Objectives 

We see the key objectives of the Master of Commerce to:

• Apply advanced knowledge and skills in business and management practice to the level of master practitioner.
• Develop and use critical thinking skills to assess advanced and complex business-related problems, and develop advanced rational, appropriate solutions that have real world relevance.
• Understand the theoretical underpinnings and practical implications of critical reflection and strategic decision making.
• Defend and conduct research in specific business situations and to use the data gathered to inform decision-making.
• Examine and evaluate underlying assumptions, symptoms and environmental influences on given situations.
• Identify and evaluate problems and develop solutions appropriate to the situation using critical and reflective thinking.
• Demonstrate cultural intelligence
• Apply lifelong learning skills

Graduate Profile

After completing the Master of Commerce, we believe you will be able to:

• Develop your own businesses.
• Apply the tools used to analyse both domestic and international business environments, and use the data as critical input into strategic decision making focused on business growth, competitive positioning, and the creation of new businesses.
• Apply strategic decision-making skills to the development of advanced business/commercial solutions.
• Work independently or in teams.
• Understand ethical issues and corporate social responsibility
• Analyse risk for existing companies considering entering new markets, or for new companies, and be able to make coherent, rational recommendations in terms of risk mitigation.
• Utilise your knowledge and skills to add value to company strategic thinking, or to build new businesses.