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Master of Commerce

Stand Out in Global Business

Modern businesses need leaders who can deliver sustained growth by effectively managing people, innovations, change and risk.

This Swinburne University commerce course prepares you for global business by building your understanding of sustainability and honing your management skills.

Delivered by distance education through Open Universities Australia, this course allows you to study anytime, anywhere for a qualification that's identical to one received on campus.

Gain a Recognised Degree

  • Identical to on-campus qualification
  • Study anywhere, anytime
  • FEE-HELP available
Quick Course Guide
Qualification Masters degree Enrolment dates Enrol anytime - start now!
Study time Max time for completion:
10 years
Pre-requisites Recognised undergraduate degree, appropriate postgraduate diploma or equivalent, or relevant work experience
Delivery method Distance education - online Assessment Assignments & exams
Delivered by Swinburne University of Technology Finance options FEE-HELP available

Specialise in Business Sustainability

Organisations require leaders who can effectively adapt business strategy to address constant - and constantly changing - external pressures. They also need strategic human resource management that sustains people and respects wider community interests.

As a graduate of the Swinburne Master of Commerce program, you'll be capable of meeting these needs within both public and private enterprise. You'll possess advanced leadership, management, decision-making, research, analysis and risk-taking skills, and you'll know how to apply complex concepts and frameworks to deal effectively with dynamic real-world business challenges.

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Course Structure

  • Total units: 12
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Course Units
  • Business Sustainability in a Changing Global Business Environment
  • Commercial Accountability Challenges in a Global Environment
  • The Global Knowledge Economy
  • Technology, Knowledge Management and Global Integration
  • Leading and Managing People in Chaos and Complexity
  • Measuring Strategic Performance in an Era of Constant Change
  • Organisational Design for Learning and Business Sustainability
  • Research Design and Methodology
  • Corporate Social Responsibility: the Quest for Business Sustainability
  • Strategic Planning, Adaptive Strategy and Business Sustainability
  • Public/Private Interface for Sustainable Infrastructure
  • Research Methods and Workplace Project Proposal

Set Your Own Study Schedule

There are four study periods each year - so you can enrol anytime and start in the study period of your choice.

You're in control of your study schedule - study from home or wherever it's convenient, and in your own time. You can fast track your learning by studying during all four study periods, or take breaks in between.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information.

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Study Now, Pay as You Earn

Almost every Australian citizen is eligible for Government assistance through the FEE-HELP program. This means you do not have to pay anything upfront, but can pay for your course as you earn. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant to find out more about how you can study now and pay as you earn with FEE-HELP.


Refresh Your Study Skills with Quick Skills Modules

New to university study or returning to study after a long break? You may want to consider taking Quick Skills Modules, short online courses that are designed to help you get the most out of your studies. There are six modules available:

  • An Introduction to Project Managing Your Studies
  • Setting Study Goals and Objectives
  • Managing Risks and Optimising Potential
  • Getting to Know Your Study Materials
  • Scheduling Tasks and Time
  • Preparing for and Sitting Exams

Each module can be completed within three hours. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more information about these optional modules.

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Enjoy Comprehensive Support

Get all the support you need as you study towards your qualification. You have access to:

  • Student advisors
  • Online forums
  • Study groups
  • Online library resources
  • Online guidance on study skills and writing
  • A dedicated student association

About Swinburne University of Technology & Open Universities Australia (OUA)

This course is delivered by Swinburne University of Technology, in partnership with OUA.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne University of Technology has a strong international reputation as a provider of career-oriented education.

Swinburne's focus on career relevance is supported by its pioneering Industry Based Learning (IBL) program, which helps improve graduates' employment prospects. Swinburne's degree programs focus primarily on business and technology and feature units developed to encourage adaptability, entrepreneurship and the building of specialised skills.

Learn more about Swinburne University of Technology.

About OUA

OUA offers a wide range of distance-based courses and units from Australia's leading universities. All OUA qualifications are identical to those gained on-campus - and all are FEE-HELP approved.

With OUA, you can enrol anytime, mix and match units, and study at your own pace, while enjoying comprehensive support services.

Learn more about OUA.

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