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. Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations: 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 Human Resource Strategy (HRIR 320) One further courses from HRIR 300-399 Either one further course from HRIR 300-399 or one course from MGMT 300-399 Complete six courses HRIR 401 Industrial Relations (HRIR 402) Research Methods (MGMT 404) Human Resource Management (MGMT 405) Advanced Organisational Behaviour (MGMT 411) One further courses from Special Topic: Innovation and Change Management (HRIR 411) Special Topic (HRIR 412) MGMT 401-418 Complete Thesis in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations (HRIR 592) or Complete three courses: HRIR 430 Research Project (HRIR 530) Research Paper (HRIR 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 (HRIR 591) or Thesis in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations (HRIR 592) and further approved courses worth 30 points at 400-level or above