Macquarie University

Master of Creative Industries and Master of Management

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Combine creative production with contemporary management capabilities to develop original projects, guide teams and turn ideas into professionally delivered outcomes across the creative industries.

Course overview

Macquarie University’s Master of Creative Industries and Master of Management combines creative practice with the strategic and organisational capabilities required to lead projects, teams and ventures. The double degree is suited to emerging and established creative professionals seeking to extend their practice while developing broader expertise in leadership and management.

You will explore creative entrepreneurship, digital media, screen production, recording, performance and audio storytelling alongside leadership, innovation, project management and organisational change. Access to Macquarie’s production studios allows you to create, publish, distribute and promote work in a professional context. A management capstone and projects involving local and global organisations further support the practical application of your learning.

Delivered in person at Macquarie University’s North Ryde campus, the double degree can be completed in two years of full-time study or the equivalent part-time. You will graduate with two qualifications and interdisciplinary capabilities relevant to creative production, media, arts administration, project management, consulting and leadership across creative and commercial organisations.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
24 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,575
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Campus
Macquarie North Ryde
Intake
22nd February, 2027
26th July, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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What you will study

To earn the Master of Creative Industries and Master of Management, you must successfully complete units totalling 160 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 10 credit points.

Master of Creative Industries

Core units

Complete the following:

  • Creative Entrepreneurship and Ideation
  • Non-Fiction Screen Media
  • Digital Media Strategies
  • The Art of Recording
  • Professional Practices
  • The Creative Industries
  • Performance Practices
  • Podcast and New Audio Storytelling
Master of Management

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible for this double degree, applicants must satisfy one entry option for the Master of Creative Industries and one entry option for the Master of Management.

Master of Creative Industries

Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

  • Hold an AQF level 7 bachelor’s degree in a related field or a recognised equivalent qualification.
  • Hold an AQF level 7 bachelor’s degree or a recognised equivalent qualification and have at least two years of relevant approved professional experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning.

Related fields include creative industries, performing arts, visual arts, music, graphic design, communication and media studies, human society, language, literature, policy studies, marketing, business, advertising and public relations.

Relevant experience may include professional work in media, screen, performance, dance, music, production, animation, radio, photography, government relations, media writing, advocacy, education, media strategy, international relations, public relations, advertising, marketing, public service or creative industries consulting.

Master of Management

Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

  • Hold an AQF level 7 bachelor’s degree in a related field or a recognised equivalent qualification.
  • Hold an AQF level 7 bachelor’s degree or a recognised equivalent qualification and have at least two years of relevant approved professional experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning.

Related fields include accounting, actuarial studies, advertising, banking, business, commerce, communication, economics, finance, hospitality management, insurance, international business, management, marketing, media studies, public relations, public or healthcare administration, supply chain and valuation.

Relevant experience may include professional work in business, commerce or management.

Note: Successful admission into the double degree means that you must satisfy the requirements for both of the single degrees.

Supporting documents

Applicants seeking admission based partly on professional experience must provide:

  • A current résumé.
  • A workplace reference letter demonstrating their relevant professional experience.

English language requirements

Applicants must provide evidence of at least one of the following:

  • A bachelor’s degree completed in a recognised English-speaking country.
  • An IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent.
  • Other accepted evidence of English language proficiency.

Contact the university for further information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career Outcomes

Combining creative practice with management can prepare you for roles spanning media production, arts administration, creative projects and organisational leadership. Career opportunities include:

  • Advertising Manager
  • Arts and Culture Administrator
  • Audio Engineer
  • Business Consultant
  • CEO or General Manager
  • Content Specialist
  • Cultural Attaché
  • Editor or Publisher
  • Industry Specialist Manager
  • Innovator
  • International Marketing Consultant
  • Media Policy Developer or Adviser
  • Media Writer
  • Multiplatform and Interactive Media Producer
  • Music Producer
  • Production Manager
  • Publicity and Promotions Professional
  • Sales Manager
  • Screen and Film Producer
  • Screenwriter

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2027: $36,600 (Full-fee paying place)

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • 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.