The Master of Commerce degree allows for the development of individual research. Starting with a sound background of coursework, students will have the opportunity to contribute to existing fields or to begin to develop new areas of research.
The Master of Commerce can be pursued by a combination of papers and thesis, or by thesis only. Students who have a good bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) will complete the MCom by papers and thesis (at least two years' full-time study). The first year consists of a selection of papers worth 120 points, leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce. Students who have a good Honours degree or a Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (or equivalent qualification) can complete a Master of Commerce by thesis only (minimum one year).