Macquarie University

Master of Management and Master of Public and Social Policy

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

The Master of Management and Master of Public and Social Policy combines leadership skills with policy expertise, preparing you for strategic roles in public and social sectors.

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.

The unique Master of Public and Social Policy – with its dual focus on policy analysis and applied social research – will give you a deep understanding of the forces that shape policy and the processes involved in making it. You’ll develop advanced skills in critical analysis to help you design and deliver effective policy solutions that serve the public interest, as well as the confidence to make socially informed judgements in a range of specialist policy areas.

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 $4,275
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The estimated per units fees are calculated based on the annual average first year fee.
Campus
Sydney City
Intake
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Units
16
Fees
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What you will study

To complete the Master of Management and Master of Public and Social Policy, 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 Public and Social Policy

Essential units (80 CP)

Complete the following:

  • Social Impact Assessment
  • Policy Design: Concepts and Case Studies
  • Advanced Introduction to Policy
  • Doing Social Survey Research
  • Evaluating Social Policy
  • Qualitative Methods for Policy
  • Policy Ideas in Focus: Framing Policy Problems
  • Making Public Policy in a Globalised World

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 Public and Social Policy

  • An AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent.
  • Meet two of the following three criteria:
    • An AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent.
    • Approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning.
    • An AQF level 7 bachelor’s qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65.

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 roles such as:

  • Account manager
  • Business consultant
  • CEO or general manager
  • Electorate officer
  • Entrepreneur
  • Human services consultant
  • Industry specialist manager
  • Innovator
  • International marketing consultant
  • Market or social researcher
  • Media and communications adviser
  • Operations manager
  • Policy adviser
  • Production manager
  • Public servant
  • Sales manager
  • Social and community services manager
  • Social or environmental consultant
  • Social policy researcher

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated annual fee in 2025: $34,200 (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.