Master of Commerce

Masters (Coursework)

Develop specialist knowledge and skills in applied finance, professional accounting, and information systems to think critically, make confident decisions and advance your career.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Course Code

5165, 002020B

Intake Months

Feb, Aug

International Fees

$44,272 per year / $66,408 total

About this course

UQ ranks 41st the world for accounting and finance education*, a distinction reflected in the quality of course material for the master's programs and graduate certificate, and the contemporary learning environment where commerce students have access to the state-of-the-art Bloomberg Trading Room and can participate in the Student Managed Investment Fund.

As a master's degree student, you have the opportunity to undertake two fields of study or additional research electives, which may provide a pathway to higher degrees by research. You'll also focus on the key concepts of finance, accounting and information systems, and be encouraged to consider ethical behaviour in commerce and corporate social responsibility.

The Masters of Commerce (24 units) has been designed to equip you with highly regarded formal qualifications in finance, accounting or information systems, and provide you with the know-how to move into senior management or financial roles.

*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

Program highlights

Build your theoretical and technical knowledge of the financial services industry.
Move to the next level of your career by developing a greater understanding of finance and advancing your management skills.
Gain qualifications in commerce that are recognised by employers worldwide.
Benefit from the Business School's long-held research capability and the achievements of its academic staff, many considered the most innovative educators in Australia.

1 in Queensland for accounting and finance

QS World University Rankings 2020

41 in the world for accounting and finance