Program Overview
The Master of Commerce and Master of Finance program at Macquarie University is a practical and flexible degree that allows students to specialize in accounting, business management, finance, or marketing. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience through a supervised workplace internship, and graduates are highly employable in various careers. The program is taught by senior industry practitioners and expert academics, and students benefit from flexible study options and personalized degrees.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Commerce and Master of Finance is a practical and flexible program designed to meet employer needs and extend business knowledge, making graduates highly employable in various careers. Students can choose to specialize in one area of business and commerce, including accounting, business management and organizations, finance, or marketing, to develop depth in their chosen discipline. They will study recent developments in banking and finance, with a focus on ethical, social, regulatory, economic, sustainability, and global perspectives. Students will also conduct independent research and exercise professional judgment in solving complex banking and financial problems.
Key Features:
- Develop new areas of expertise
- Combine learning with practical and professional experience through a supervised workplace internship
- Study emerging fields such as financial technology and environmental finance
- Learn from highly qualified and experienced lecturers
- Double your knowledge in two complementary or different areas with a double degree
- Improve employability prospects with a double degree
- Fast-track learning by up to two years with a double degree
Careers:
Graduates will have the skills to evolve with the rapidly evolving job market, upskill or reskill, and take the next career step in their current industry or move to one that matches their changing interests.
Other:
- The program is taught by senior industry practitioners and expert academics and shaped by industry trends.
- Macquarie University's vibrant and leafy campus is part of one of the largest business and technology precincts in Australia.
- The university offers flexible study options, personalized degrees, and practical experiences to ensure graduates have the right skills upon graduation.