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Why study the RMIT Online Master of Commerce?

Tailor your degree to your career goals

This degree gives you full control of the area of study that you would like to specialise in. Tailor your learning to align with your career trajectory. 

Cutting-edge learning platform

Thanks to our innovative and cutting-edge online learning platform – accessible on desktop and mobile devices – your virtual classroom is always ready for you. No timetables, no worries.

Intakes every two months

The program offers six intakes throughout the year. You only study one course at a time across a seven-week study period, meaning your learning is consolidated and focused. Fit your coursework into your life – not the other way around. Our intensive learning model allows you to graduate in as little as 2.7 years, while still allowing you to work full time. 

Grow your understanding of business fundamentals

RMIT Online's Master of Commerce program will give you an in-depth knowledge of integral business concepts and principles across key business units. Whether you’re looking for a career change or want to gain a broader understanding of core business functions in a global business context, the Master of Commerce is the ideal program to support these goals.

The program is composed of practical, industry-relevant courses and the knowledge you will gain can be applied immediately to impact your career and organisation. With content delivered by renowned, experienced academics with industry connections, you can choose subjects that cover the following important business areas: 

  • Business Analytics
  • Finance
  • People and Organisations
  • Business Project Management
  • Marketing Management 
  • Supply Chain Management
Quick facts
Quick facts
16
Courses*
(7 weeks each)
18
Electives to
choose from
2.7 years part-time*
Jan, Mar, May, July, Aug, Oct
$3,840 per course, FEE-HELP available**

Program code: MC205KPX16

*Number of courses and duration to be comprised depends on prior degree. Please see Entry Requirements or contact us for further details.

**Plus a capped Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) based on your credit point enrolment load.

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What you will study

The RMIT Master of Commerce program is comprised of 16 courses, of which one (Business Research Design) is a compulsory capstone course. The other 15 courses can be selected from a choice of 22 electives.

 
Electives
  • Key Concepts in Human Resource Management 
  • Professional Human Resource Management Practices
  • People and Organisations
  • Employment Law
  • Marketing Management
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Marketing Communications Strategy
  • Marketing Research
  • Supply Chain Principles
  • Business Analytics
  • Supply Chain Modelling and Design
  • Business Project Management 
  • Introduction to Project Management
  • Project Design for Quality 
  • Project Management Techniques 
  • Managing Project Teams
  • Principles of Finance
  • Financial Statement Analysis

Get more information about what you will learn in each of these courses.

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Flexible entry and exit points

Our Master of Commerce encompasses courses that make up our Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma, so if you need to exit the program early, you can earn a postgraduate qualification by successfully completing specified courses. The Graduate Certificate is also a pathway to the masters program for some students (see entry requirements).

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Graduate Certificate

4 Courses

or continue studying

Masters degree

+12 Courses*

*See entry requirements

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Frequently asked questions
Can I take this course if I'm interstate?

Yes, you can. This 100 per cent online program has no on-campus commitments, meaning you can complete your degree without compromising your coursework or career whether you’re based in Sydney, Brisbane or Canberra. You will have no formalised on-campus exams but assessments in the form of case studies, reports, online discussion, interaction and engagement. This ensures that all learning is valuable, authentic and applicable to your work immediately. There may be some tests, quizzes or other online assessments, however, whether you’re doing the RMIT Master of Commerce in Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, or Perth, you can use your study tools and connect with fellow students anywhere, anytime. You can also connect with and learn from academics and industry leaders – just as you would on-campus.

Entry requirements

RMIT Online postgraduate students must meet minimum academic requirements, and international students must have a proficient level of English. You can find more details below. 

 

Academic requirements
English language requirements
Additional information 

 

16 course Master of Commerce

  • An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.

12 course Master of Commerce

  • An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or higher level qualification in a business or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution*.

OR

  • The RMIT Graduate Certificate of Commerce**

*Qualification must have been completed within the last 10 years.
**Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate you will have the opportunity to progress to the Masters degree.

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International students are required to provide current evidence of English language proficiency for admission to RMIT University. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT visit the English language requirements and equivalency information.

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Australian Student Visas 

RMIT's online Master of Commerce does not meet Australian student visa requirements. For an Australian student visa, you must have an on-campus place in a program of study. For more details on RMIT's on-campus programs, visit rmit.edu.au.