Macquarie University

Master of Commerce and Master of International Business

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

Pair commerce expertise with a global business perspective by combining a chosen specialisation with practical insight into international strategy, trade, finance, marketing and cross-cultural management.

Course overview

Macquarie University’s Master of Commerce and Master of International Business combines specialist commercial expertise with the capabilities needed to understand and operate across international markets. The double degree allows you to shape the Commerce component around your professional interests while developing a broader understanding of global business environments.

Choose a Commerce specialisation in an area such as accounting, economics, artificial intelligence, analytics, finance, management, marketing or supply chain management. Alongside this specialist study, you will explore international strategy, trade, financial management, marketing, global supply chains, human resources and cultural diversity. An International Business Project provides an opportunity to integrate your learning, while an optional supervised internship can connect your studies with workplace experience.

Delivered in person at Macquarie University’s North Ryde campus, the course can be completed in two years of full-time study or the part-time equivalent. You will graduate with two separate master’s degrees and be prepared to pursue opportunities across international business, consulting, finance, marketing, trade, policy and multinational 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 $4,775
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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 Commerce and Master of International Business, you must successfully complete units totalling 160 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 10 credit points.

You must complete the requirements of both master’s degree components.

Master of Commerce

Core units

You must complete the following core units:

  • Business Ethics and Sustainability
  • Management of Data, Analytics and Change
  • Contemporary Business Issues

Elective units

Select 10 credit points from the following:

  • Managerial Accounting for Decision Making
  • Corporate Finance
  • Techniques in Business Analytics
  • Marketing Theory and Practice
  • Globalisation and Supply Chain Management
  • Business Internship

The Business Internship is an elective option and is not a compulsory component of the course.

Specialisation

You must complete one 40-credit-point specialisation:

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

Visit Macquarie University’s website for the complete breakdown of each specialisation. Specialisation availability may vary for students enrolled in the double degree.

Master of International Business

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

2 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) – 160 credit points

To be eligible for this double degree, applicants must satisfy the admission requirements for both the Master of Commerce and the Master of International Business.

Master of Commerce requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

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

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

Relevant experience may include work within a business involving financial or administrative responsibilities.

Master of International Business requirements

Applicants must also meet at least one of the following requirements:

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent 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, communications, economics, finance, hospitality management, insurance, international business, management, marketing, media studies, public relations, public or healthcare administration, supply chain management and valuation.

Relevant experience may include a professional role in business, commerce, trade, international business, marketing, strategy, business analysis, consultancy, public service, consular services, foreign affairs, immigration or banking.

The university will assess whether an applicant’s qualifications and experience satisfy the requirements of both degree components. Meeting the requirements for only one component is not sufficient for admission to the double degree.

Supporting documents

Applicants seeking admission based on professional experience must provide:

  • A current résumé.
  • A workplace reference letter confirming their relevant 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

Graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:

  • Accountant
  • Chief Executive Officer or General Manager
  • Corporate Governance Risk Officer
  • Finance Manager
  • Financial Crime Analyst
  • Import or Export Manager
  • International Licensing or Franchising Manager
  • International Marketing Consultant
  • Joint Venture Project Manager
  • Management Consultant
  • Market Analyst
  • Marketing Manager
  • Policy Adviser
  • Product Manager

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2027: $38,200 (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.