Macquarie University
Master of Management and Master of Media and Communications
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
The Master of Management and Master of Media and Communications combines leadership skills with media expertise, preparing you for strategic roles in communication industries.
Course overview
The Master of Management – developed specifically for recent graduates and early career professionals – will provide you with deep experiential learning within contemporary business settings and will give you opportunities to practically apply your learning to real and current corporate challenges.
Whether you’re an aspiring or experienced media professional, the Master of Media and Communications will give you the skills you need to expertly respond to the challenges associated with the changing mediascape in ethical and socially engaged ways. It focuses on digital production, distribution, and audience communication and engagement strategies, as well as on online journalism and media practices. Armed with such contemporary knowledge and skills, you’ll accelerate your career in fast-moving contemporary media and communications environments across the world.
Key facts
What you will study
To complete the Master of Management and Master of Media and Communications, you must complete 160 credit points (CP). Each unit is valued at 10 CP.
Master of Management
Essential units (80 CP)
Complete the following:
- Managing Technology
- Managing Globally
- Learning to be a Leader
- Managing Strategically
- Foundations of Professional Practice
- Advanced Professional Practice
- Change Management
- Learning to be Persuasive
Master of Media and Communications
Essential units (40 CP)
Complete the following:
- Storytelling Techniques
- Digital Media Strategies
- Professional Practices
- Social Media
Elective units (40 CP)
Choose four of the following:
- Contemporary Global Media
- Media-Communications Strategies and Campaigns
- Data Journalism
- Media Writing and Research
- Writing the Real
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Applicants can qualify for entry to both courses by fulfilling one of the admission points below for both single degrees:
Master of Management
- An AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent.
- An AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent, and two years of relevant, approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning.
Master of Media and Communications
- An AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent.
- An AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent, and two years of relevant, approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning.
Note: Successful admission into the double degree means that you must satisfy the requirements for both of the single degrees.
English language requirements
When applying to study at Macquarie University, you’re required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.
The required standard of English for this degree is outlined here: IELTS - Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0, Reading 6.0, Listening 6.0 and an overall score of 6.5.
You may satisfy the English language requirements by having one of the following:
- An approved English language test at the required level.
- A qualification from an approved country with English as the language of instruction.
Please contact the university for full details.
Recognition of prior learning
With recognition of prior learning (RPL), you could get credit for your prior study and experience, reducing the duration of your studies. Credit is awarded for formal and informal or non-formal learning. You’ll need to apply for RPL once you receive your offer to study at Macquarie.
Your prior learning may consist of:
- Formal learning
- Informal and non-formal learning
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates may pursue roles such as:
- Account manager
- Advertising or marketing communications specialist
- Arts and culture administrator
- Business consultant
- CEO or general manager
- Content specialist
- Cultural attaché
- Entrepreneur
- Government adviser
- Industry specialist manager
- Innovator
- International marketing consultant
- Media policy developer or adviser
- Multiplatform and interactive media producer
- Operations manager
- Production manager
- Publicity and promotions professional
- Screenwriter
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated annual fee in 2025: $34,100 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The estimated fee displayed is based on a standard full-time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you'll pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- 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.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.