Make the move into higher-level study with a degree that combines the variety and structure of classroom-based courses with opportunities for research. You'll be able to expand your expertise in one of nine subjects while taking advantage of the flexibility to study courses across a range of commerce disciplines. You can also study a Master of Commerce by thesis if you have a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce. Build on your Bachelor's degree to enhance your career options in business, management and government with advanced study at Victoria Business School. Coursework option: This 180-point programme will take you three to four trimesters of full-time study. If you’re studying part time it usually takes six trimesters. Thesis option: This 120-point programme will take you 12 months to complete full time, or one and a half to two years part time. You must take at least 90 points of research. This means you'll complete a research thesis made up of a literature review, data collection and analysis, and your findings. A thesis is usually 30,000–40,000 words. Workload If you are studying full time, you can expect a workload of 40–45 hours a week for much of the year. Doing a PhD If you're thinking of doing a PhD after completing your Master's degree, you're recommended to include the 90-point thesis in your course of study. Accounting: Coursework - For this programme you'll need to: Complete a total of 180 points, of which: 40 points must be at 500 level 30 points must be research-based courses For this subject you'll need to: Have previously completed three courses from ACCY 300-399 Complete six courses: Methodology in Accounting (ACCY 401) Accounting Research Methodology (ACCY 421) Four courses from: ACCY 402-413 Studies in Auditing (ACCY 423) Studies in Taxation (ACCY 425) COML 401-405 Law of Commercial Transactions (COML 421) Advanced Law of Contractual Obligations (COML 425) Current Topics in Asset Pricing (FINA 401) Current Topics in Corporate Finance (FINA 402) Complete Thesis in Accounting (ACCY 592) or Research Project in Accounting and Business Law (ACCY 430) and courses worth 60 points from ACCY 501 ACCY 502 Research Project (ACCY 530) Research Paper (ACCY 531) Thesis - For this programme you'll need to: Complete a total of 120 points, of which 40 points must be at 500 level 30 points must be research-based courses All courses must come from those listed for the BCom or MCom In addition to the programme requirements, for this subject you'll need to: Complete either Thesis (ACCY 591) or Thesis in Accounting (ACCY 592) and further approved courses worth 30 points at 400-level or above