Master of Commerce
    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 37,379 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 27, 2026
    Master of Commerce

    About

    About the course Our world-class academics and leading industry partners will ensure you’re exposed to the latest theory and practice. Alongside this, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in extracurricular activities, from career fairs and networking events to joining student groups and attending professional development workshops and guest lectures from senior executives. The Master of Commerce is ideal for recent graduates seeking to develop further expertise to pursue careers in business. It can boost employment opportunities around the world through the UWA Business School's international accreditations and corporate supporters. It is suited both to graduates with a non-business degree seeking a postgraduate qualification in business, and to business graduates wanting to add new areas of specialisation to their skill set. You’ll complete core units in ethics, economics, financial accounting, global business, management, and marketing. The flexible course structure gives you the choice of combining two specialisations, completing more extensive study in one specialisation, or combining one specialisation with an array of electives from across the other specialisations. Career opportunities are vast and depend on your choice of specialisation. The flexible structure enables you to design the course to suit your career interests. In addition, the Master of Commerce gives you the scope to specialise in: Accounting Business Information and Logistics Management Economics Employment Relations Finance Human Resource Management Management Marketing

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission Requirements (1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(1)(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; or(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or(2)(a) completed a Graduate Certificate in Finance, or Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations, or Graduate Certificate in Business Information and Logistics Management, or Graduate Certificate in Commerce, or Graduate Certificate in Marketing, or Graduate Certificate in Economics at UWA.

    English Program Requirements

    ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place. Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0. ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency

    Career

    Career Pathways

    Both subject-specific knowledge and generic skills are developed in this course, providing the opportunity for a range of specialisations and electives to be covered. Graduates may be employed in their area of interest or specialisation at a senior level, including:

    • Consulting
    • Trustee and program officer
    • Tax specialist
    • Auditor
    • Investment banking
    • Marketing
    • Human resources
    Major employers include firms such as:
    • Deloitte
    • Ernst & Young
    • KPMG
    • PricewaterhouseCoopers
    • Major corporates like Wesfarmers and Woodside
    • Small businesses
    • Public sector
    • Local government
    Software Developer

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    37,379 / year
    Application Fee 150

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    Master of Commerce
    The University of Western Australia
    The University of Western Australia
    Australia

    Australia, Perth