Master of Applied Commerce

Course 257AL (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Year and Campus: 2010 - Parkville
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Duration & Credit Points: 200 credit points taken over 24 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.

Coordinator

Professor Bill Harley

Contact

Graduate School of Business and Economics Student Centre
Level 4, 198 Berkeley Street
Telephone: +61 3 8344 1670
Online Enquiries: http://www.gsbe.unimelb.edu.au/future/unity_forms/contact.html
Web: www.melbournegsm.unimelb.edu.au

Course Overview: This course aims to provide graduates with a comprehensive, advanced grounding in the core business areas of accounting, economics, human resource management, finance, information systems, management and marketing.
Objectives: On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
  • Analyse the fundamental principles involved in managing markets and organisations;
  • Explain the critical importance of marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, economics, quantitative methods and management for superior business performance;
  • Synthesise empirical evidence and apply theories of business to the development of an in-depth business plan for a real-world company; and
  • Apply business theories to real world business practice.
Course Structure & Available Subjects: The Master of Applied Commerce 16 Subject Program consists of sixteen semester-length subjects comprising two fundamentals subjects, ten core subjects and four elective subjects.

Subject Options:

Fundamental subjects

Two fundamentals subjects:

Two Master of Management foundation subjects as approved by the Program Director.

Students who have completed appropriate study may be exempted (not credited) from undertaking these fundamentals subjects.

Compulsory subjects

Five compulsory subjects:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Summer Term, Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Summer Term, Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

Three constrained choice compulsory subjects

Select ONE of the following two subjects:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

Select ONE of the following two subjects:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

Select ONE of the following two subjects:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

Elective subjects


Six elective subjects:

Six elective subjects selected from the Graduate School of Business and Economics's postgraduate offerings with the permission of the Academic Director of the program.
Entry Requirements:

An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent.

Completion of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)

Personal Statement
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:

On successful completion of this course, students should have enhanced their skills in:

  • Critically evaluating an argument. For example, the argument that market share does not necessarily create shareholder value because market share often comes at a cost;
  • Problem solving, which should be fostered through the application of appropriate theories or principles. For example, students should be able to determine when to lower a product price permanently as opposed to using a series of price promotions;
  • Oral and written communication;
  • Collaborative learning and team work; and
  • Strategic thinking.
Notes:

Please note: The Master of Applied Commerce is no longer available for entry.

Assessment
Students must pass all sixteen subjects to qualify for the Master of Applied Commerce 16 Subject Program.

Graduate Diploma in Applied Commerce
Students enrolled in any of Master of Applied Commerce programs who are either unable, or who choose not to continue with their studies, may be eligible to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Applied Commerce. Students must have successfully completed four core subjects and four elective subjects, and be in good standing to be eligible to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Applied Commerce.

Graduate Certificate in Applied Commerce
Students enrolled in any of Master of Applied Commerce programs who are either unable, or who choose not to continue with their studies, may be eligible to exit with a Graduate Certificate of Applied Commerce. Students must have successfully completed three core subjects and one elective subject, and be in good standing to be eligible to be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Applied Commerce.

Students who are enrolled in the 16 subject streams of any of the Master of Applied Commerce programs must have successfully completed the two fundamentals subjects, in addition to the above requirements, in order to be eligible for the award of the Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate.

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