Master of Commerce(Human Resource Management) and Master of International Business

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Macquarie University

Program Overview

The Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management) and Master of International Business combines specialist knowledge of people management with a global business perspective, making it a strong choice for students seeking careers in HR, management and international business. Students develop expertise in areas such as human resource management, international business strategy, international trade, cultural diversity and global workforce management.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1: Students build their business foundation through Managing Finance, Economics for Professionals, Work, Organisation and Management, and Introduction to Marketing Management, while progressing into specialist Human Resource Management and international business studies. This stage develops an understanding of organisations, business functions and the people-management principles needed to operate effectively in global business environments.

Year 2: Students develop advanced international and HR expertise through units such as International Human Resource Management, International Business Strategy, Managing Cultural Diversity, International Trade, and the International Business Project. These studies strengthen their ability to manage diverse workforces, evaluate international markets and develop strategic solutions for organisations operating across borders.

Focus areas: Human resource management, international human resource management, international business strategy, globalisation and supply chains, international trade, managing cultural diversity, international marketing, international financial management

Learning outcomes: Apply advanced HR and international business knowledge, manage people across culturally diverse environments, analyse global business opportunities, develop international business strategies, evaluate international markets, communicate strategic recommendations, solve complex organisational problems

Professional alignment (accreditation): The double degree enables students to meet the learning outcomes of both the Master of Commerce and Master of International Business, providing postgraduate-level preparation for professional roles across human resources and international business.

Reputation (employability rankings): Macquarie University combines business education with industry-focused learning and offers international business graduates diverse career opportunities across the public and private sectors, including multinational enterprises, government organisations, financial institutions and consulting firms.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management) and Master of International Business at Macquarie University is designed to connect academic learning with real workplace and international business challenges. Students can build practical skills through case studies, group engagement, presentations, independent research, workplace internships and industry-linked projects, while developing digital and data literacy, communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills. The International Business component also provides opportunities for supervised workplace experience, international study experiences and interaction with a diverse global student community.

Practical opportunities include:

Workplace internships: Students can undertake a supervised workplace internship with a workplace mentor and receive academic credit, gaining direct experience of applying international business knowledge in a professional setting.
Industry Partnership Program: Macquarie Business School offers paid internships lasting one to six months, with Human Resources Management and International Business specifically included among the participating disciplines.
Business Internship unit: The MQBS8090 Business Internship provides workplace experience under the guidance of an organisational mentor or supervisor, supported by professional and academic University staff.
Group projects and presentations: International Business learning includes group work, problem-solving, professional judgement and presentations, allowing students to practise working collaboratively on complex business issues.
Research and digital learning: Students complete independent research and use Macquarie's online learning management system to access academic materials, case studies and other learning resources.
International study experience: The Master of International Business provides an opportunity to participate in an international study experience, supporting intercultural understanding and global business skills.
Business facilities: Macquarie Business School provides state-of-the-art lecture theatres and syndicate rooms for collaboration, along with specialised spaces designed to support deeper learning and practical experience.
Industry engagement: Students can gain exposure to contemporary business challenges through industry engagement, including projects and employer interactions connected with Macquarie Business School's industry network.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management) and Master of International Business gives graduates a strong combination of people-management expertise and global business knowledge, preparing them for careers in organisations operating across domestic and international markets. Macquarie’s curriculum is designed to develop practical, work-ready capabilities, while the double degree brings together the outcomes of both the Master of Commerce and Master of International Business.

Typical Job Roles: Human Resources Manager, International Business Manager, HR Business Partner, Business Development Manager

Career Support and Employability:

Macquarie Career Support: Students can access career development and employment support through Macquarie, while Macquarie Business School provides opportunities to build communication, teamwork, problem-solving, professionalism and digital and data-literacy skills.
Industry Internships: Macquarie Business School facilitates paid internships lasting one to six months, with postgraduate students able to undertake flexible placements alongside their studies.
Industry Partnerships: The Macquarie Business School Industry Partnership Program (IPP) connects students with employers through internships, industry engagement, research and talent-development opportunities. The program specifically includes Human Resources Management and International Business among its disciplines.
Industry Experience: Macquarie reports an average of 275 internships for Business students each year with 440 industry partners, giving students opportunities to gain practical experience before graduation.
Employment Outcomes: 13% of Macquarie Business School master’s graduates were hired by a top-tier employer within six months of graduating, placing MQBS third among the country’s top business schools for postgraduate outcomes in the cited Mandala Report.
Graduate Employment: Macquarie’s Graduate Destination Survey reported that 88% of graduates were active in the labour market in the 2021 results.

Employment Statistics and Salary: Macquarie’s official sources provide graduate employment and top-tier employer statistics, but do not publish a specific salary figure for graduates of this double degree. The strongest verified indicator is the 13% top-tier employer rate within six months for Macquarie Business School master’s graduates.

University–Industry Partnerships: Students benefit from Macquarie Business School’s connections with employers through internships, consulting-style projects, research collaboration and talent development. The Industry Partnership Program is designed to connect students with industry partners and create pathways for practical experience and future employment.

Long-term Professional Value: The double degree provides complementary qualifications in Human Resource Management and International Business, allowing graduates to position themselves for specialist and managerial roles involving people, strategy, international operations and organisational growth. The Human Resource Management and International Business specialisations are formally offered within Macquarie’s Master of Commerce structure, alongside the separate Master of International Business component.

Graduation Outcomes: Graduates can pursue opportunities across human resources, international business, management, consulting and business development, with Macquarie’s industry partnerships and practical learning opportunities helping students translate their postgraduate knowledge into workplace skills.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can continue into higher-level study such as a Master of Research or PhD, subject to meeting Macquarie University’s relevant admission requirements, or undertake further professional development in human resources, international business, management and related business disciplines.