Master of Applied Commerce (Business Analysis and Systems)

The aim of this program is to provide students with capabilities, skills and knowledge in business information systems, business analysis and management control systems enabling them to address questions about business process performance and improvement.

Course objectives:

• To enable students who have completed a Bachelors Degree at a good standard in any discipline to undertake training in business analysis and business information systems; and
• To provide students with specialised knowledge and capabilities in business analysis and the management of business information systems.

The Master of Applied Commerce (Business Analysis and Systems) 12 Subject Program consists of twelve semester-length subjects comprising six core business foundation subjects, and six additional subjects to be selected from three groups.

Six core business foundation subjects:

Six additional subjects will be selected from three groups. Students will select two core subjects from the business analysis and from the business information systems groups, and two additional subjects from any group:

The business analysis group:

Core subjects

Elective subjects

The business information systems group:

Core subjects

Elective subjects

The management of change group:

An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent, plus at least one year of documented work and/or professional experience.

Completion of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)

Personal Statement

The Faculty of Business and Economics welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and Faculty policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the Faculty’s programs.

The BCom and Masters degrees of the Faculty of Business and Economics equip graduates with the knowledge and technical skills necessary to understand and participate in the modern business world. The degrees include the following academic requirements for study:

(1) The ability to explain and evaluate concepts, theories, institutional arrangements and operations of modern mixed economies;
(2) The ability to critically evaluate the economy, commerce and business in the broader social and political context;
(3) The ability to explain and apply concepts across a range of commerce and business disciplines in solving business and policy problems; and
(4) The ability to contribute positively to the development of organisations and society in relation to business, government and the commercial professions.

All students of the Faculty’s courses must possess intellectual, ethical, and emotional capabilities required to participate in the full curriculum and to achieve the levels of competence required by the Faculty. Candidates for the BCom degree and for FBE Masters degrees must have abilities and skills in communication; in conceptual, integrative, and quantitative dimensions; and in behavioural and social dimensions.

I. Communication: The student must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in oral and/or written form. A student must have the ability to clearly and independently communicate knowledge and application of a discipline, principles or practices during assessment tasks, and in some discipline streams.

II. Intellectual‐Conceptual, Integrative and Quantitative Abilities: The student is expected to have the ability to develop problem‐solving skills and demonstrate the ability to establish study plans and priorities. These abilities include measurement, calculation, reasoning, analysis, and synthesis. Problem solving requires all of these intellectual abilities. Students should also have the ability to comprehend complex disciplinary and cross disciplinary information related to the BCom and Masters degrees.

III. Behavioural and Social Attributes: A student must possess behavioural and social attributes that enable them to participate in a complex learning environment and the emotional health required for full utilisation of his/her intellectual abilities. Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students. Integrity, concern for others, interpersonal skills, interest, and motivation are all personal qualities that are deemed necessary for students enrolled in FBE courses.

Students who feel their disability will prevent them from participating in tasks involving the inherent academic requirements of the BCom and FBE Masters courses are encouraged to contact the Disability Liaison Unit. Adjustments can be provided to minimise the impact of a disability, but students should participate in the course in an independent manner.

On successful completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate the following attributes and skills:

• Verbal and written communication, through seminar presentations and discussion and submission of reports;
• Applying theories to practice and problem solving, through discussion and exercises in seminars and submission of reports;
• Working as a member of a team, through preparation of contributions to seminars and assessed reports;
• Interpretation, analysis and critical thinking, through exposure to numerous case studies of business practice and experience;
• Information discovery and retrieval from a variety of structured and unstructured sources including the Internet; and
• Use of general-purpose and specialized computer software to support business operations and analyse business performance.

Please note: The Master of Applied Commerce (Business Analysis and Systems) is no longer available for entry.

Students must pass all twelve subjects to qualify for the Master of Applied Commerce (Business Analysis and Systems) 12 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 the 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 in 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.