• Accounting
• Banking
• Business Information Systems
• Business Law
• Econometrics
• Economics
• Finance
• International Business
• Management and Organisations
• Marketing
• Project Management
• Quantitative Business Analysis
• Quantitative Finance
• Strategy and Innovation

Study plan

The combined Master of Commerce and Master of Logistics Management requires the completion of 108 credit points.

For the Master of Commerce component the completion of two core units of study, BUSS5000 Critical Thinking in Business and BUSS6000 Succeeding in Business (capstone unit), is required. The Master of Commerce also requires the completion of between two and five foundational units of study. Foundational units introduce students to the different fields of study and articulate towards specialisations. Completion of a specialisation is a requirement of the Master of Commerce. A specialisation (30 credit points) comprises a foundational unit and compulsory and elective advanced units and a capstone unit. The specialisation subject areas listed under the Master of Commerce entry (any of those listed excluding Logistics and Supply Chain Management can be completed).

The Master of Logistics Management requires the completion of four core units, TPTM5001 Logistics and Supply Chain Management (foundation unit), TPTM6115 Organisational Logistics, TPTM6495 Analysis Tools for Transport and Logistics, and TPTM6170 Value Chain Management (capstone unit). Completion of four electives is a requirement for the Master of Logistics Management. Electives are selected from a wide range of specialist logistics and supply chain units of study.

Progression rules

In the Master of Commerce, candidates complete their foundational unit/s required for their specialisation/s in the first semester of enrolment. The capstone unit for their specialisation is completed in the final semester of enrolment. Units for specialisation/s, electives and remaining foundational units can be completed in any order depending on prerequisite/corequisite requirements.

A candidate for the Master of Logistics Management completes the core foundation unit (TPTM5001) in their first semester of enrolment and the core capstone unit (TPTM6170) in their final semester of enrolment. The core unit TPTM6495 is completed in the first semester of study as it is prerequisite for many electives. The final core unit, TPTM6115, and the elective units are completed in any order depending on prerequisite/corequisite requirements.

Capstone experience

The core capstone unit of study, BUSS6000 Succeeding in Business, is designed to provide you with an integrated learning experience. This unit will consolidate your learning and teach you how to apply your knowledge and skills to real-world business problems.

High-performing students in the Master of Commerce may also be able to take their study one step further by completing an internship.

Graduate opportunities

Sydney Master of Commerce graduates will acquire the skills and knowledge to pursue high-level positions in industry or government, in areas relevant to their specialisation/s. For example, the degree can prepare you for positions in accounting, marketing or other specialist fields. It also gives you a thorough understanding of commerce for use in many business fields. Sydney Master of Logistics Management graduates can pursue rewarding careers in diverse fields such as director of distribution, export manager, operations manager, procurement manager, shipping coordinator and freight manager.

Course accreditation

Depending on units of study completed in the Master of Commerce, students may complete accreditation requirements for the Australian Computer Society (ACS), the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) or CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) in this degree.

Further study

The University of Sydney Business School has an outstanding reputation for the quality of its research across a wide range of academic disciplines. The Master of Commerce and the Master of Logistics Management are entry pathways to our higher degree by research programs, the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil).

The postgraduate research programs offered by the faculty attract a large number of domestic and international students each year. With more than 180 research students currently enrolled, we have one of the largest and most diverse higher degree by research programs in the Asia-Pacific region. Read more information about Sydney research: http://sydney.edu.au/business/research.

Admission requirements

A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Commerce and Master of Logistics Management will hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor's degree, graduate diploma/certificate from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum credit (65 per cent) average. Qualifications awarded outside Australia can also be used for admission but equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution and qualification. You can find a guideline of the most common international entry requirements at
http://sydney.edu.au/business/futurestudents/postgraduate_study/pg_coursework_studies

Domestic students

How to apply

Applications are made directly to the University and assessed by the Business School. On-time applications for the March Semester close on the last working day of November. On-time applications for the July Semester close on the last working day in May.

Please Note. Completed applications submitted after the deadline for each semester may still be considered, subject to course availability and sufficient time to process the application. At the Business School’s discretion, applications submitted too close to the start of a semester will not be considered, and will instead be processed for the following semester.

International students

How to apply

Overseas applicants may apply (i) directly to the University, or (ii) through a University overseas representative (education agent).

Please Note. Completed applications submitted after the deadline for each semester may still be considered, subject to course availability and sufficient time to process the application. At the Business School’s discretion, applications submitted too close to the start of a semester will not be considered, and will instead be processed for the following semester.

Domestic students

Indicative postgraduate student contribution amount

Indicative postgraduate student contribution amount not available for Master of Commerce and Master of Logistics Management.

Annual review for postgraduate student contribution amount

Annual review for postgraduate student contribution amount not available for Master of Commerce and Master of Logistics Management.

Postgraduate Domestic Tuition Fee

This 2013, tuition fee for a domestic postgraduate student represents the fee that is payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2012 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL your fee will differ.

Annual review for postgraduate domestic tuition fee

Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review by the University, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

Additional incidental fees

For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the student contribution and/or course fee. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing and equipment. For further information about these additional incidental fees, please visit the University's Future Students' website.

Potential for inaccuracy

Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information in this prospectus, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.

The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Faculty Handbook and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents

Please note that if you are classified by the University as a Research Training Scheme student in accordance with the Other Grants Guidelines (Research) 2010, you will be exempt from the payment of any SCA or tuition fees for courses undertaken as part of a Research Masters degree and Research Doctoral degree. More information about your eligibility for this Scheme is available here.

International students

International tuition fees for postgraduate students

This 2013, tuition fee for international postgraduate students represents the fees that are payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2013, for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL your fee will differ.

Annual review

Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

Additional incidental fees and health insurance

For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the tuition fees. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing, and equipment. The University's Future Students' webpage has further information about these additional incidental fees for postgraduate coursework students and postgraduate research students.

In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through an approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government.

Potential for inaccuracy

Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.