Master of Commerce
Master of Commerce at Harold International College of London
The Master of Commerce — M.Com — is one of the oldest and most respected business postgraduate degrees in the world. It's the traditional academic route for people who want a deep, systematic understanding of how commerce, finance, accounting and economics actually work — particularly if your career is heading into accounting practice, financial analysis, treasury, or family-business succession.
At HICL, the M.Com is structured as a UK-issued postgraduate degree designed to be accessible to working professionals. You can study it on-campus in London, fully online, or via distance learning. It's a degree that travels well — particularly across South Asia, the Middle East and Commonwealth markets, where the M.Com remains the senior commerce credential.
M.Com vs MBA: Which Is for You?
The M.Com is more academic, more focused, and more numerically rigorous than an MBA. If you already know your career sits in accounting, finance, taxation, audit or commerce-heavy domains, the M.Com is often the more credible signal. The MBA, by contrast, is broader and management-focused. Many students choose M.Com because their employer or professional body values it specifically — talk to HICL admissions about which fits your goals.
Who Should Study This Programme
- Accountants, auditors and tax professionals seeking a postgraduate qualification.
- Finance and treasury staff progressing into senior analyst and managerial roles.
- Family-business successors building the academic depth to take over a commerce-heavy enterprise.
- Graduates of B.Com or BBA programmes continuing into postgraduate study.
Career Routes After the M.Com
Graduates typically move into roles such as Senior Accountant, Financial Analyst, Audit Senior, Tax Consultant, Treasury Officer, Finance Manager, or step into family-business leadership. The M.Com also pairs well with professional bodies (ACCA, CIMA, CPA pathways) — many students use it to support those qualifications rather than replace them.
How the Programme Is Delivered
The M.Com at HICL runs on-campus, online and via distance learning. Module sequence, assessment formats and intake calendar are finalised at enrolment. Talk to admissions for the most current academic plan.
Entry Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in commerce, accounting, finance, business or a related discipline.
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent for non-native English speakers.
- Work experience is helpful but not mandatory.
Why HICL for the M.Com?
Harold International College of London is a UK-based higher-education provider. Our postgraduate commerce programme is designed to fit around working life, so you can build credentials without putting your career on pause.
Apply for the Master of Commerce
Click Enroll Now to start your M.Com application. Admissions will respond within one working day with the next intake date, fees, study-mode options and any scholarships you may qualify for.
