Macquarie University
Master of Applied Economics and Master of Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Gain deep experiential learning within contemporary business settings, providing opportunities to practically apply your learning to real, current corporate challenges.
Course overview
Distinct from other degrees of its kind, the Master of Applied Economics places significant importance on context and the application of theory to solving real-world problems and provides an opportunity for you to undertake interdisciplinary studies, recognising that applied economists work in increasingly diverse fields that cross traditional discipline boundaries.
The Master of Management – explicitly developed for recent graduates and early career professionals – will provide you with deep experiential learning within contemporary business settings and will give you opportunities to apply your knowledge to real and current corporate challenges practically.
Key facts
27th July, 2026
What you will study
To complete the Master of Applied Economics and Master of Management, you must complete 160 credit points. It consists of 80 credit points for the Master of Applied Economics and 80 credit points for the Master of Management. Each unit is valued at 10 credit points.
Master of Applied Economics
Essential units (30 credit points)
Complete the following:
- Applied Topics in Microeconomics
- Applied Economics Project
- Applied Econometrics
Electives (50 credit points)
Choose five of the following:
- Applied Topics in Macroeconomics
- Health Economics and Policy
- Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Economics
- International Trade
- Economic Development
- Economics of Public Issues
- Techniques in Business Analytics
- International Financial Management
Master of Management
Essential units (80 credit points)
Complete the following:
- Managing Technology
- Managing Globally
- Learning to be a Leader
- Managing Strategically
- Foundations of Professional Practice
- Advanced Professional Practice
- Change Management
- Learning to be Persuasive
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Applied Economics and Master of Management, a student must have one of the following:
Master of Applied Economics
- An AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent.
- An AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent and a minimum of two years of relevant approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning.
Master of Management
- An AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent.
- An AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent and two years relevant approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning.
Note: Successful admission into the double degree means that you must satisfy the requirements for both of the single degrees.
English language requirements
When applying to study at Macquarie University, you’re required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.
The required standard of English for this degree is outlined as follows: IELTS - Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0, Reading 6.0, Listening 6.0 and an overall score of 6.5.
You may satisfy the English language requirements by having one of the following:
- An approved English language test at the required level.
- A qualification from an approved country with English as the language of instruction.
Please contact the university for complete details.
Recognition of Prior Learning
With recognition of prior learning (RPL), you could get credit for your prior study and experience, reducing the duration of your studies. Credit is awarded for formal and informal or non-formal learning. You’ll need to apply for RPL once you receive your offer to study at Macquarie.
Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:
- Account Manager
- Business Consultant
- CEO or General Manager
- Economist
- Entrepreneur
- Finance Manager
- Financial Adviser or Analyst
- Industry Specialist Manager
- Innovator
- International Marketing Consultant
- International Policy Adviser
- Market Analyst
- Market or Social Researcher
- Operations Manager
- Policy Adviser
- Production Manager
- Public Servant
- Sales Manager
- Statistician
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated annual fee in 2026: $36,400 (domestic full-fee paying place).
The estimated fee displayed is based on a standard full-time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you'll pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.