Master of Applied Marketing, Master of Management

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Monash University

Program Overview

 The Master of Applied Marketing, Master of Management combines advanced marketing expertise with strategic management skills, making it ideal for students aiming to become effective marketing and business leaders. Students explore marketing strategy, analytics, ethical marketplaces, leadership, organisational change and strategic management, gaining the practical knowledge needed to lead organisations in a competitive business environment.

Curriculum Structure:

Year 1: Students develop their marketing foundation through units such as Driving organisational value through marketing, Using marketing analytics for better decision making, and Shaping ethical marketplaces, while also building management capabilities through Organisations: people, purpose and structure and Leadership. These studies develop the ability to apply marketing insights alongside effective organisational leadership.

Year 2: Students advance their specialist knowledge through Marketing strategy masterclass, Establishing and building strong brands, Social media marketing, and management units including Managing organisational change and Strategic management. The combination of applied marketing and advanced management prepares students to solve complex business challenges and lead strategic initiatives.

Focus areas: Applied marketing, marketing analytics, marketing strategy, brand management, social media marketing, leadership, organisational change, strategic management

Learning outcomes: Apply advanced marketing knowledge, analyse marketing data for decision-making, develop marketing strategies, build strong brands, lead organisations effectively, manage organisational change, solve complex business problems, communicate strategic recommendations

Professional alignment (accreditation): The double degree's learning outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes, while the Master of Management component develops advanced management capabilities and professional skills.

Reputation (employability rankings): Monash University is internationally recognised for its business and management education, with the program combining specialist marketing expertise and advanced management capabilities to support professional progression.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The Master of Applied Marketing, Master of Management combines advanced marketing practice with management learning, giving students opportunities to apply concepts through major projects, simulations, case studies, industry visits, and real-world business challenges. The Marketing Strategy Masterclass uses direct decision-making scenarios, competitive case exercises, simulations, and immersive industry visits, while the program also offers study tours, consulting projects, and industry placements.

Industry Projects: Students can undertake a Major Project, where they apply their marketing knowledge to an extended practical project, or choose electives involving consulting projects and industry placements.

Global Study: The Global Study Program in Marketing allows students to travel overseas, visit organisations and brands with global operations, engage with senior executives, and develop strategies for real marketing challenges.

Simulation and Digital Tools: Marketing students can experience sales role-play labs featuring realistic meeting rooms, high-tech cameras, audio-video systems, and integration with Monash's Moodle learning platform, allowing students to practise and review real-world sales and negotiation scenarios.

Industry Engagement: Students benefit from interaction with business leaders through initiatives such as the Monash Marketing Business Breakfast, industry collaborations, research activities, and sponsored industry initiatives.

Research Facilities: The Australian Consumer and Retail Studies (ACRS) Research Unit provides opportunities for industry-linked research in consumer, retail, and services contexts, supporting practical exposure to current business challenges.

Facilities and Resources: Students have access to Monash Business School's marketing learning and research environment, including specialised marketing facilities, digital learning platforms, research expertise, and industry-connected activities. 

 

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Applied Marketing, Master of Management can combine advanced marketing expertise with broad management capabilities, preparing them for strategic roles across marketing, business development, and management. The dual qualification is particularly suited to careers where professionals need to connect customer insights and marketing strategy with wider organisational decision-making.

Typical Roles: Marketing Manager, Brand Manager, Business Development Manager, Management Consultant

  • Career Support: Monash University supports students through career development services, employability programs, industry engagement, networking opportunities, and access to career resources that can help students prepare for employment and build professional connections.
  • Employment & Salary: Graduates can pursue opportunities across marketing, management, consulting, and business development, with career outcomes and earning potential varying according to the role, industry, location, and level of experience.
  • Industry Connections: Monash University provides opportunities for students to engage with industry through projects, professional networks, employer events, and industry-linked learning, helping students apply their knowledge to real business challenges.
  • Accreditation Value: The combined marketing and management qualification provides a strong long-term professional foundation, demonstrating advanced capability across both specialist marketing and broader management disciplines.
  • Graduation Outcomes: Graduates are equipped with transferable skills in strategic thinking, leadership, communication, problem-solving, marketing analysis, and business decision-making, supporting progression into professional and managerial positions across a range of industries.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can continue their studies through relevant graduate research programs, including a Master of Philosophy or PhD, subject to meeting the applicable entry requirements.

Program Key Stats

$59,900
$38,000
$125

Febr Intake : 1st NovJuly Intake : 30th Apr


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Additional Information & Requirements

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Career Options

  • Marketing Manager
  • Brand Manager
  • Digital Marketing Manager
  • Marketing Analyst
  • Product Manager
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Business Development Manager
  • Management Consultant

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