University of Sydney
Master of Commerce
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Develop a global, responsible and adaptable mindset and the skills to succeed.
Course overview
The Master of Commerce (Extension) gives you greater flexibility to follow your passions.
This postgraduate coursework degree is for students with no prior business experience who are looking to make a career change, or who wish to undertake a longer program which allows completion of two future-focused specialisations, participation in a global exchange program or a research dissertation.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
3rd August, 2026
What you will study
To qualify for the award of the Master of Commerce (Extension), a candidate must complete 96 credit points, comprising:
- 12 credit points of degree core units of study
- Six credit points of foundational units of study
- 24 credit points of specialisation units of study selected from the Commerce specialisation areas
- Six credit points of capstone units of study
- A minimum of 12 credit points of degree-selective units of study
An additional 36 credit points to make a total of 96 credit points in a combination of units selected from either:
- 24 credit points of units of study from the units listed for a second specialisation area, six credit points of foundational units of study in the same area as the second specialisation, and an additional six credit points selected from either:
- Six credit points of additional foundational units of study; or
- Six credit points of additional selective units of study; or
- Six credit points of elective units of study
- OR 24 credit points of dissertation units of study and an additional 12 credit points in a combination of units of study selected from:
- Six to 12 credit points of foundational units of study; and/or
- Six to 12 credit points of degree selective units of study; and/or
- Six to 12 credit points of elective units of study
- OR 36 credit points in a combination of units of study selected from:
- Six to 12 credit points of foundational units of study; and/or
- Six to 36 credit points of degree selective units of study; and/or
- Six to 36 credit points of optional elective units of study
Each unit is valued at six credit points, unless otherwise indicated.
- Creative and Analytic Mindset
- Responsible Business Mindset
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission, an applicant is required to have one of the following:
- An Australian bachelor's degree or higher with a credit average (65 per cent) or equivalent qualification.
- An Australian bachelor's degree or higher (minimum 50 per cent average) or equivalent qualification, and satisfactory performance in the GMAT (for guidance, the class average score is 630) or GMAT Focus Edition (for guidance, the class average score is 585).
- The University of Sydney Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in Commerce with a credit average (65 per cent).
English language requirements
You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study this course.
If English is your first language you may be able to meet the requirements if you have:
- Citizenship or permanent long-term residency (minimum 10 years).
- Completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies recognised by the university in an approved English-speaking country.
If English is not your first language you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within two years of commencing the course.
- IELTS score: a minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band.
- TOEFL - IBT score: a minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing.
- Pearson Test of English: a minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band.
The university may also consider factors such as previous studies in English. Contact them for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Master of Commerce (Extension) applicants may be eligible for up to 12 CP of credit where they have completed study deemed equivalent to foundational units of study. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Commerce (Extension) program will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue advanced positions in a variety of sectors, including private, public, and non-profit organisations.
The degree will prepare you for positions in accounting, marketing and many other specialist fields.
Learning outcomes
- Evaluate and synthesise advanced disciplinary frameworks and principles in a range of complex business contexts.
- Apply advanced disciplinary frameworks and principles to solve business challenges.
- Communicate persuasively and professionally to diverse stakeholder groups via the appropriate communication and presentation approach suitable to differing business contexts.
- Organise and evaluate complex information from diverse sources to influence and inform evidence-based decisions.
- Evaluate new opportunities and ideas in ambiguous business contexts, using innovative and creative strategies.
- Effectively collaborate with others from diverse backgrounds and integrate social and cultural perspectives in decision making.
- Integrate inter- and multi-disciplinary perspectives to effectively respond to changing and complex business environments.
- Integrate ethical perspectives with personal and professional values in decision making.
- Lead change that facilitates collaborative and cooperative environments through reflection on personal and professional values, identities and actions.
Fees and CSP
Indicative amount in 2026: Fee information is not yet available (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Indicative amount in 2026: $39,700 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative amounts to complete the first 48 credit points in 2026 are calculated based on one year of full-time study (1 EFTSL).
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per the unit you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students.