Build on your existing academic excellence with a postgraduate qualification that prepares you for specialist positions in the public and private sectors and can be a pathway to doctoral study. Programme overview An MCom allows you to develop an advanced level of knowledge and competencies with an intellectually rewarding postgraduate programme in your specialist field. Programme structure The MCom is a 120 or 180-point specialist masters degree that builds on a first degree in the same discipline. The MCom (180 point) is a 12 or 15-month taught specialist masters comprising coursework and a short dissertation. If you have a first degree you can pursue an advanced specialised qualification in the same discipline. If you have completed a BCom (Hons) or equivalent, you may be eligible to undertake a 120-point MCom degree by research comprising a supervised thesis. Marketing Master of Commerce in Marketing, with a customised dissertation specialising in an area such as: Marketing management Branding Digital marketing Advertising and communications management Marketing research Service management Value co-creation Customer engagement Sustainable marketing Collaborative consumption Tourism A dissertation is an advanced research project involving one-on-one mentoring by a dedicated academic staff member. This individualised experience will extend your analytical capabilities, enable you to stand out when job hunting and future-proof your career. Where can postgraduate study in Marketing take you? Graduates who have specialised in Marketing typically enjoy a wide range of employment opportunities. Most take up first positions in marketing departments, retailing, sales and general management. Others may be employed in marketing research or advertising. Having a postgraduate qualification in marketing serves as an important differentiator for students. Possible roles include: Assistant brand manager/product manager Assistant marketing manager Advertising executive Product/service developer Social media manager Public relations executive Market researcher Marketing consultant Sales representative Further study options Doctor of Philosophy