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

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Macquarie University

Program Overview

The Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management) and Master of Management combines advanced HR expertise with broader management capabilities, making it well suited to students seeking leadership roles in people management and business. Students develop knowledge in areas such as human resource management, organisational behaviour, strategic management and leadership, with the double degree allowing them to meet the outcomes of both Macquarie University's Master of Commerce and Master of Management.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1: Students build their specialist HR knowledge through the Master of Commerce component, studying areas such as Human Resource Management, Behaviour in Organisations, and Management of People at Work. These subjects develop an understanding of workforce management, organisational behaviour and effective people-management practices, while preparing students to apply HR concepts to real-world organisational situations.

Year 2: Students broaden their management capabilities through the Master of Management component, developing skills in leadership, strategic decision-making, organisational management and business problem-solving. The double degree enables students to integrate their HR specialisation with broader management knowledge, supporting progression into professional and leadership positions.

Focus areas: Human resource management, organisational behaviour, people management, workforce planning, management, leadership, strategic decision-making, organisational development

Learning outcomes: Advanced HR knowledge, people-management skills, organisational analysis, workforce planning, strategic thinking, problem-solving, research capability, professional communication, leadership and ethical decision-making.

Professional alignment (accreditation): The program develops advanced professional capabilities in human resource management and management, with Macquarie's HRM curriculum covering HR policy, processes, workforce trends, research methods and contemporary professional practice.

Reputation (employability rankings): Macquarie University combines postgraduate business education with real-world learning approaches, including case studies, simulations and project work designed to build skills required for employment.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students in the Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management) and Master of Management can develop practical, work-ready capabilities through Macquarie Business School’s industry-focused learning environment. The curriculum develops communication, teamwork, problem-solving, professionalism, and digital and data literacy, while the Industry Partnership Program (IPP) provides opportunities to work with employers through paid internships, industry projects, research and other forms of engagement.

Practical opportunities include:

Paid internships: Human Resources Management is specifically included in the Macquarie Business School Industry Partnership Program. Postgraduate internships can provide flexible workplace experience, typically over 10–12 weeks, with opportunities to work part-time during teaching sessions.
Industry projects: Students can engage with industry partners on projects designed to address real organisational challenges, helping connect management and HR concepts with professional practice.
Digital and data literacy: Macquarie Business School explicitly develops students' digital and data literacy alongside communication, teamwork, problem-solving and professional skills.
Collaborative learning: Business School facilities include well-equipped syndicate rooms designed for collaboration, alongside state-of-the-art lecture theatres at the Wallumattagal and City campuses.
Industry networking: The Industry Partnership Program connects students with employers for internships, networking and industry knowledge-sharing, giving students opportunities to build professional connections while studying.
Research opportunities: Macquarie Business School works with industry, government and not-for-profit organisations on applied research addressing challenges such as workplace employee engagement, wellbeing, organisations, data and analytics.
Business facilities: Students have access to specialised Business School learning spaces, including the Incubator Hub and Finance Decision Lab, as well as collaborative learning facilities.
Course-specific HR study: The Master of Commerce component offers the Human Resource Management specialisation, while the double degree also incorporates the Master of Management, allowing students to combine specialist HR knowledge with broader management capability.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The Master of Commerce specialising in Human Resource Management and Master of Management gives graduates a strong combination of specialist HR expertise and broader management capability, preparing them for people-focused and managerial careers across diverse industries. The HR specialisation develops advanced knowledge of strategic HR processes, while the management component adds practical business, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Typical Job Roles: Human Resources Manager, HR Business Partner, Recruitment Consultant, Management Consultant

Career Support: Macquarie Business School provides career guidance, networking insights, workshops and recruiting events to help students move towards their desired roles. The Master of Management also includes a management project designed to expose students to business practice and help them build business networks.
Employment Opportunities: Graduates can pursue careers across corporate enterprises, financial institutions, government organisations, management consultancies, marketing and PR firms, multinational corporations, NGOs and small-to-medium businesses.
University–Industry Partnerships: Macquarie Business School has established relationships with organisations including KPMG, EY, PwC, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, HSBC, Macquarie Group, Citi, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Telstra, Siemens, Woolworths, IBM and Cisco, giving students valuable exposure to professional networks and industry practice.
Professional Value: The Human Resource Management specialisation develops advanced technical and professional HR competencies, including workforce planning, managing people at work, international HR management, performance and rewards, and negotiation and conflict resolution.
Accreditation: The Master of Commerce is accredited by Macquarie University in accordance with the requirements of the Higher Education Standards Framework, while the Master of Management is an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) accredited qualification.
Graduation Outcomes: Graduates can apply their combined HR and management expertise to specialist and leadership positions across HR, business management, consulting, government and multinational organisations, giving them flexibility to move between people-focused and broader management careers.
Employment Statistics and Salary: Macquarie's current official course information does not provide a specific graduate salary figure or employment rate for this particular double degree, so a salary figure should not be quoted without an official source.

Further Academic Progression: After completing the double degree, graduates can pursue higher-level postgraduate study or research at Macquarie, including relevant research pathways, subject to the university's entry requirements. They can also build on their qualifications through professional development in human resources, leadership, management and related business disciplines.