Master of Commerce (MCom)

The Master of Commerce (MCom) degree allows for the development of individual research. Starting with a sound background of coursework, students will have the opportunity to contribute to existing fields or to begin to develop new areas of research.

The MCom can be pursued by a combination of papers and thesis, or by thesis only. Students who have a good Bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) will complete the MCom by papers and thesis (at least two years' full-time study). The first year consists of a selection of papers worth 120 points, leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (PGDipCom). Students who have a good Honours degree or a PGDipCom (or equivalent qualification) can complete an MCom by thesis only (minimum one year).

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Commerce (MCom) at University of Otago for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Otago.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Otago as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Commerce (MCom).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

You need to complete credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.otago.ac.nz/business/study/postgraduate/otago030307.html

Students who have a good honors degree or a PGDipCom (or equivalent qualification) can complete an MCom by thesis only (minimum one year).

Students who have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) must first complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (PGDipCom) which consists of a selection of papers worth 144 points at 400-level.

The program can also be undertaken part-time, to be completed within four years.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Business Consultant
• Financial Consultant
• Finance Manager