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UNSW Business School
Postgraduate Guide 2019
UNSW Business School
Postgraduate 2019 Guide
S P E C I A L I S AT I O N S
MASTER OF COMMERCE (8404)
M A S T E R O F C O M M E R C E ( E X T E N S I O N ) ( 8 41 7 )
ACCOUNTING
Accounting lies at the heart of economic
exchange, whether conducted in physical
or electronic markets.
B U S I N E S S A N A LY T I C S
Gain insights into big data, and learn how
to link these insights to your organisation’s
business strategy.
B U S I N E S S L AW
Develop a firm understanding of an
organisations’ legal obligations in todays
complex business world.
B U S I N E S S S T R AT E G Y
Develop your ability to think functionally and act
strategically through the latest business theories
and strategic tools for effective business
decision-making.
ECONOMICS & FINANCE
Explore modern economic theories and models
and their application to financial systems,
and advance your career in the financial
services industry.
ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS
& BUSINESS DESIGN
Obtain the required skills and knowledge
for the strategic planning and implementation
of enterprise systems to help support and improve
business operations.
FINANCE
Gain a comprehensive understanding of finance
and financial decision-making related to personal
financial planning, portfolio selection, mergers and
acquisitions for a career in the financial services
industry.
G L O B A L S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y
& SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
Develop multidisciplinary business knowledge,
skills, and frameworks to create sustainable value
for business, society, and the economy.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Obtain a strong practical and theoretical grounding
in the issues associated with the strategic
management of an organisation’s employees and
become an accredited human resource consultant.
I N N O VAT I O N & E N T R E P R E N E U R S H I P
Gain the entrepreneurial knowledge, skills and
insights you need to create ventures, from small
business or consulting services to high-growth,
high-impact enterprises.
I N T E R N AT I O N A L B U S I N E S S
Explore the key concepts and principles
associated with the development, strategy
and management of multinational organisations,
and learn how to manage businesses strategically
in a changing global environment.
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
Management Accounting combines studies
in Accounting, Finance and Management to give
you the tools and techniques to analyse financial
information and help formulate strategies to drive
business success.
MARKETING
Move into senior management marketing roles and
fine tune your marketing decision-making. The
marketing specialisation refines your analysis and
understanding of brand management, consumer
behavior, marketing communications and
marketing research.
M A R K E T I N G A N A LY T I C S
Designed for those who require an understanding
of both marketing and data analytics, this
specialisation is ideal for anyone studying
computer science, data science, and statistics
that has a specific interest in applying those to
marketing applications.
O R G A N I S AT I O N &
MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Gain an in-depth understanding of management
principles and their applications, and develop
the skills and capacity required to work
as an effective manager.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Learn how to manage operational risks that arise
from an organisation’s day-to-day activities, and
implement the strategies to minimise the risks
incurred in running a business.
S U P P LY C H A I N M A N A G E M E N T
Explore the key concepts of technical expertise and
managerial capabilities for overseeing
the design and analysis of supply chain.
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G R A D U AT E
C E R T I F I C AT E I N
COMMERCE (7355)
Build your business knowledge to complement your work experience. The Graduate
Certificate in Commerce is an ideal pathway for professionals who do not have a Bachelor
degree to gain access to a business qualification.
February or September Kensington Campus
0.5 years (full-time) Face-to-face
Full-time or part-time Day and evening classes
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
If you do not have a Bachelor degree, you
need at least five years full-time relevant
work experience. In addition, the following
documentation is required to support
your application:
1. A detailed CV outlining competencies,
business acumen and achievements
2. A personal statement responding
to the following questions:
a. Why do you want to study
business at the UNSW Business
School?
(500 words)
b. What are your most significant
professional achievements and
why do you view them as such?
(500 words)
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Four courses (12 UOC) from UNSW’s
Master of Commerce range (subject to
prerequisite requirements).
A R T I C U L AT I O N PAT H W AY
To articulate into the Master of Commerce, you need
to have successfully completed four courses within
the Graduate Certificate in Commerce, and achieved
a minimum overall grade of 65%. Courses completed
are transferable to the Master of Commerce.