Master of Commerce (Management)

Course 202AM (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Year and Campus: 2010 - Parkville
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Research Higher Degree
Duration & Credit Points: Students are expected to complete this research in 1.50 years full time, or equivalent part time.

Coordinator

Dr Prakash Singh

Contact

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Course Overview: The Master of Commerce in Management (by Advanced Seminar and Shorter Thesis) is a research-oriented program. The program is designed to bridge the gap between practical and academic research experience. It is also seen as ideal preparation for the PhD program.

Objectives:
  • To introduce students to the main body of concepts and theories in the management field they choose to research;
  • To assist students to develop the capacity to critically evaluate the research literature in that field;
  • To provide students with the capacity to pursue independent research by providing training in research methods;
  • To provide students with a knowledge of contemporary developments in the professional practice of their chosen management field;
  • To produce a shorter thesis based on original research that reveals an awareness of the latest research and theoretical directions within their chosen management field; and
  • To provide an appropriate foundation program for students intending to proceed to a PhD program.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:

Course Structure

The Master of Commerce in Management (by Advanced Seminar and Shorter Thesis) consists of one Thesis subject and two Advanced Seminar subjects.

Thesis 20 000 - 22 000 words:

325-639 Research Methods Seminar and Thesis (yearlong subject)

Two Advanced Seminar subjects:

In consultation with your supervisor, students will choose two postgraduate subjects from the Department of Management offerings.

Assessment

Overall assessment in the Master of Commerce in Management (by Advanced Seminar and Shorter Thesis) will be a weighted average of each of the percentage marks gained in the two Advanced Seminar subjects (25% of the overall mark) and the Shorter Thesis subject (75% of the overall mark). Master of Commerce in Management students should note that the overall pass grade for the Master of Commerce course is 65%. The overall average of the subjects taken towards the degree of Master of Commerce are calculated as follows:

H1 80-100%
H2A 75-79%
P 65-74%

Candidates achieving an overall average of H1 or H2A will be awarded the Master of Commerce (Honours) degree.
Entry Requirements:

Entry into the program normally requires either:

(a) A four year honours degree of at least second class honours (70-74%) standard; OR
(b) Successful completion of a preliminary course, normally a relevant postgraduate diploma, at an overall standard at least equivalent to that required for secondclasshonours.

Admission is subject to the availability of appropriate supervisory resources.

Commencement is only available at the start of semester one (February/March) of any given year. Candidates must commence their studies within the first two weeks of semester.

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purpose of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry.

The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Graduate Attributes:

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Links to further information: http://www.gradresearch.unimelb.edu.au/current/exams/submission/#summary
Notes:

Entry to 202-AM Master of Commerce in Management (by Advanced Seminar and Shorter Thesis) will not be available to new students from Semester 1, 2010. Please see the entry for the new program F10-AA Master of Commerce (Management).

In regard to all University of Melbourne Masters by Research thesis examinations, Academic Board recently approved the following: • The adoption of a 65% pass mark. • The use of the MPhil grading system.

New Grading System : 80 -100% First Class Honours (H1) 75 – 79% Second Class Honours, Division A 70 – 74% Second Class Honours, Division B 65 – 69% Third Class Honours < 65% Fail

Current assessment for M Com (Management) and Masters of Commerce by Research (Actuarial)

H1 80-100%
H2A 75-79%
P 65-74%

Candidates achieving an overall average of H1 or H2A will be awarded the Master of Commerce (Honours) degree.

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