Master of Commerce

The Master of Commerce at RMIT University in Melbourne is designed for those aiming to deepen their understanding of business practice and research, with options to specialise in areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, or business analytics. Students engage in advanced coursework that explores both theoretical and applied perspectives within commerce, covering topics relevant to both the Australian and global commercial sectors.

This two-year master’s degree follows the Australian postgraduate structure, typically comprising units of study totalling a set number of credit points. Students select core and elective units, allowing them to tailor their degree to align with career goals. RMIT frequently incorporates industry engagement through guest lectures, case studies, and work-integrated learning opportunities, ensuring students have exposure to real business contexts.

A distinctive feature of this programme is the inclusion of a research component or capstone project, where students investigate a current business issue or complete a consulting project with industry partners. This strengthens critical thinking, problem-solving and research skills. For those seeking academic or consulting careers, there may be the option to pursue a research thesis.

This master’s suits graduates from diverse backgrounds seeking to advance a business career or transition fields, and international students looking to build a network in the Australian business environment. Students should check the course details on RMIT’s official page for the latest information on entry requirements, credit structure and specialisation streams.

• Business analyst in financial services, government or consulting firms
• Marketing manager or market researcher for Australian or international companies
• Accountant or auditor (specialisation-dependent, and may require further accreditation)
• Corporate relationship manager in banking or investment
• Management consultant with consulting firms or industry advisory bodies
• Project manager in commercial or non-profit sectors
• Policy advisor in public sector organisations

Graduates find work in Australia's finance, consulting, government, and corporate sectors. The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream and the 48-hour-per-fortnight work rights while studying support onshore career exploration.