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

Students in the Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management) and Master of Marketing gain practical, industry-focused experience through real-world projects, internships, collaborative learning and applied business activities. Macquarie Business School provides specialist learning spaces, computer labs and access to research facilities that support work in both human resources and marketing, while the Business School’s Industry Partnership Program offers paid internship opportunities across disciplines including Human Resources Management and Marketing.

• Industry internships: The Macquarie Business School Industry Partnership Program provides paid internships where students can develop communication, teamwork, problem-solving, professionalism, digital literacy and data literacy through workplace projects.
• Real-world projects: The Department of Marketing specifically highlights internships and real-world projects, allowing students to apply learning in areas such as digital marketing, consumer behaviour and data analytics.
• Collaborative learning: Business School facilities include well-equipped syndicate rooms designed for collaboration, supporting group-based coursework and business activities.
• Digital tools and computing: Macquarie Business School has dedicated student computer labs, while university computer facilities provide access to Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel for business coursework and analytics activities.
• Marketing research facility: The MQBS Vernon L. Smith Experimental Economics Laboratory has 30 fully partitioned workstations and supports teaching and research in marketing, management and organisational behaviour.
• Business research environment: Macquarie Business School's research areas include both Human Resources and Industrial Relations and Marketing, giving students access to a research environment spanning both fields.
• Library resources: Waranara Library provides postgraduate study areas, group and quiet study spaces, presentation practice pods, computers, laptop loans and collaboration booths to support independent and team-based learning.
• Applied HR and marketing pathways: The Master of Commerce structure includes the Human Resource Management specialisation and offers MQBS8090 Business Internship as an elective option, providing a direct pathway to workplace-based learning. 

This double degree gives graduates a valuable combination of human resource management and marketing expertise, preparing them for careers that require both people-management and customer-focused business skills. The combination can support progression across HR, marketing, people and culture, recruitment, and broader business roles, with Macquarie reporting that 87% of graduates seeking work were employed within four months and 7 in 10 graduates were working as managers or professionals.

Typical Job Roles: Human Resource Manager, Marketing Manager, Recruitment Manager, Brand Manager

Career Support:

• Macquarie Career and Employment Service: Students can access career planning, interview preparation, resume-writing support, career events and employment opportunities during their studies and for up to 12 months after graduation.
• Macquarie Student Employment: Students can access employment opportunities through the university's online jobs board, while employers can recruit Macquarie students and graduates through its employment services.
• Industry experience: Macquarie Business School's Industry Partnership Program provides opportunities for paid internships lasting one to six months, with participating disciplines including Human Resources Management and Marketing.

Employment Statistics: Macquarie's Graduate Outcomes Survey reported that 87% of graduates who were looking for work were employed within four months, while 20% continued into further full-time study and 7 out of 10 graduates were working as managers or professionals. Salary: Macquarie's official sources reviewed for this program do not publish a specific graduate salary figure, so a salary estimate has not been included.

University–Industry Partnerships: Macquarie Business School's Industry Partnership Program connects students with employers through internships, talent development and projects addressing organisational challenges. The university also identifies partners and industry connections including Billigence, Raiz Investment, ICBC, Hero Packaging, Optus Cyber Security Hub, Medibank and the NZ Ministry for Primary Industries.

Long-term Accreditation Value: The qualification provides a postgraduate academic credential combining two complementary business disciplines, giving graduates broader professional flexibility across human resources, marketing and management. Its value is strengthened by Macquarie Business School's ongoing engagement with employers and industry-based learning opportunities.

Graduation Outcomes: Macquarie's Graduate Outcomes Survey indicates strong early employment outcomes, with 87% of graduates seeking work employed within four months; the university's longer-term Graduate Destination Survey has also reported 88% of graduates active in the labour market and 73% working as managers or professionals in its 2019 results.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can continue into further postgraduate study, research degrees or specialised professional development in areas such as human resource management, marketing, business management, organisational psychology or related business disciplines. Macquarie's Graduate Outcomes Survey also reports that 20% of graduates were enrolled in further full-time bachelor, master or doctoral study.