Master of Commerce

Develop specialist knowledge and skills in applied finance, professional accounting, and information systems to think critically, make confident decisions and advance your career.

UQ ranks 41st the world for accounting and finance education*, a distinction reflected in the quality of course material for the master’s programs and graduate certificate, and the contemporary learning environment where commerce students have access to the state-of-the-art Bloomberg Trading Room and can participate in the Student Managed Investment Fund.

As a master's degree student, you have the opportunity to undertake two fields of study or additional research electives, which may provide a pathway to higher degrees by research. You'll also focus on the key concepts of finance, accounting and information systems, and be encouraged to consider ethical behaviour in commerce and corporate social responsibility.

The Masters of Commerce (24 units) has been designed to equip you with highly regarded formal qualifications in finance, accounting or information systems, and provide you with the know-how to move into senior management or financial roles. 

This program does not assume prior knowledge or training in the available fields of study. If you’ve studied in a related discipline, consider if each field of study will extend your expertise and support your career plans.

Program highlights

• Build your theoretical and technical knowledge of the financial services industry.
• Move to the next level of your career by developing a greater understanding of finance and advancing your management skills.
• Gain qualifications in commerce that are recognised by employers worldwide.
• Benefit from the Business School’s long-held research capability and the achievements of its academic staff, many considered the most innovative educators in Australia.

Fields of study
Tailor your studies to suit your goals. This program offers these options:

• Applied Finance
• Information Systems
• Professional Accounting