Master of Commerce and Master of International Business

What you will study

To graduate with a Master of Commerce and Master of International Business, a student must acquire 160 credit points (CP). Each unit is valued at 10 CP.

Select a major for Master of Commerce from the list below. The units you will be studying vary according to your chosen major:

• Accounting and Auditing
• Applied Economics
• Business Analytics
• Business Management
• FinTech
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Marketing
• Supply Chain Management

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 Commerce

• 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 International Business

• 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.

Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:

• Accountant
• CEO or general manager
• Corporate governance risk officer
• Finance manager
• Financial crime analyst
• Import or export manager
• International licencing or franchising manager
• International marketing consultant
• Joint venture project manager
• Management consultant
• Market analyst
• Marketing manager
• Policy advisor
• Product manager

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated annual fee in 2025: $34,900 (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.