Macquarie University Courses & Fees

The post-Cold War international system has witnessed the rise of multifaceted security challenges. Traditional great power rivalries have re-emerged as China and Russia contest the existing world order; while non-traditional, societal and economic security issues have added complexity to our understanding of security and stability. To face these challenges, governments and organisations increasingly need analysts with the knowledge and skills to understand complex geostrategic issues and engineer solutions.

Data has the potential to transform the way business, government, science and healthcare is carried out. Conventional manual techniques, however, aren't capable of handling the deluge of data that modern systems generate. Data science, which applies specialised computational and statistical techniques to analyse big data, is considered a key skill of the 21st century, and there's a skills shortage in this field.

Finance - the study of financial institutions, markets and instruments, and their effect on the flow of funds within the economy - is a fast-paced and challenging field. Those with expertise in the field are often involved in an organisation's top-level planning processes, as the financial advice they provide allows management to determine how best to meet profit goals, and company objectives to ensure growth.

Cybersecurity is always in the spotlight, whether it's a story about data breaches, election hacking or phishing scams that cost people more than they can afford to lose. And with increasing levels of cybercrime, governments and businesses everywhere are competing for experts with the right mix of technical and applied skills to secure their organisation against the growing threat cybercrime poses.

In the Master of Information Technology in Networking, you'll develop an in-depth integrated knowledge of advanced concepts in network and internetwork technologies, and learn how to apply them to solving practical problems in networked IT systems, as well as related topics such as network design and security. If you have undergraduate qualifications in IT, computing or engineering (with suitable units in computer programming), this degree will enable you to transition into the internetworking field.

The Diploma of Information Technology introduces you to the fundamental concepts of information technology, including programming, computer science, business systems, database design and digital media. This diploma is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. You will not add any extra time to your degree as you will receive credit for all the units you complete in your diploma.

The Artificial Intelligence specialisation will provide you with the advanced knowledge and skills required for a successful career working with AI systems. You'll critically examine emerging trends and topics, such as machine learning and natural language understanding. You'll also consider ethical and legal questions about AI systems, and learn about core AI techniques and the business context in which they operate. And, you'll have many opportunities to undertake practical hands-on experience developing and assessing AI solutions for business, including the option of an industry-based internship or supervised research project.

The Master of Information Systems Management addresses the continual demand for IT professionals who can combine technical savvy with a deep understanding of the businesses they work in. You'll receive a comprehensive overview of global business strategy and be equipped with the analytic, communication and project management skills to tame the IT-business interface.

In the Internet of Things specialisation, you'll address challenges arising from the interconnection of the Internet and everyday devices by applying advanced and applied knowledge of the design, configuration and management of IoT systems, and communication services and networking, You'll become an expert in networking technologies and protocols, security, hardware, operating systems and application programming and you'll get hands-on experience in industry-recognised development methodologies, practices and tools.

The Master of Engineering in Electronics Engineering will consolidate, build on, and enhance the theoretical and practical grounding you gained in your undergraduate studies, and prepare you for a career as an electronics engineer. It will refine your technical and practical skills, and give you in-depth knowledge in both analogue and digital electronics.

The Master of Engineering Management - designed for engineers who are looking to formalise their project management credentials - will bridge the gap between the field of engineering and the field of business management. It will unlock your technical and general management potential, and will enable you to take the next step towards business leadership. You'll gain the skills you;ll need to apply innovative business management practices to your technical engineering knowledge so that you can identify opportunities to grow your business through strategic approaches to project management, supply chain management, business leadership and human resources management.

The Diploma of Engineering introduces you to fundamental concepts in civil, electrical and electronic, mechanical and mechatronic engineering, as well as in computing, maths and physics. The diploma is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. You'll receive credit for all the units you complete in your diploma, so no extra time will be added to your degree.

We live in times of great innovation, opportunity and challenge. Our courses in science and engineering provide you with the opportunity to build a career that will be rewarding and satisfying. Our courses range from the traditional science disciplines such as biology, chemistry and physics, to earth and environmental sciences, information technology, engineering, medical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and many other areas in between. Enhance your employment opportunities and get international recognition for your qualifications. The Master of Research provides you with intensive research preparation before you begin doctoral study.

We live in times of great innovation, opportunity and challenge. Our courses in science and engineering provide you with the opportunity to build a career that will be rewarding and satisfying. Our courses range from the traditional science disciplines such as biology, chemistry and physics, to earth and environmental sciences, information technology, engineering, medical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and many other areas in between. The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is an ungraded degree awarded for research that demonstrates that the candidate has made a contribution to knowledge in a particular field of study by presenting new facts or by demonstrating an independent critical ability to evaluate existing material in a new light.

The Master of Applied Statistics concentrates on specialised areas of study, such as biostatistics, data mining, epidemiological methods, generalised linear models, marketing research, time series and stochastic finance. It has a strong focus on the application of contemporary statistical methods and the use of the latest computational techniques. The development of relevant computing skills also forms an integral part of this degree.

Being able to motivate staff, solve problems, communicate clearly, coordinate teams and effectively plan tasks are vital skills that all good managers possess. Having exceptional management skills will help your career flourish in any field. The Graduate Diploma of Management is designed for tomorrow's functional business leaders and those who want to consolidate work experience or advance their career in a certain field. It provides an ideal starting point if you need a thorough grounding in theory to progress, or have been away from study for some time. This course is a pathway into the Master of Business Administration (MBA).

The survival of all life on earth depends on properly functioning ecosystems. Without biodiversity, ecosystems break down. When this happens, our water systems, the air we breathe and the environments in which we grow food are all impacted. Conserving the environment has become a global priority, and those with specialist skills in identifying and implementing strategies for preserving our rich diversity are in demand. The Master of Conservation Biology, which focuses on the theory, practice and ethics of biological conservation from the level of wild populations to entire ecosystems, will equip you with such specialist skills. You'll advance your knowledge in areas such as climate change biology, regional and global conservation, GIS and remote sensing, wild populations and field methods, as well as undertake a biology research placement.

The practical and flexible Master of Commerce, which is designed to meet employer needs, will extend your business knowledge making you highly employable in a wide range of careers. You can choose to complete one specialisation from broad areas of business and commerce, including accounting, business management and organisations, finance or marketing, to develop depth in your chosen discipline.

The Master of Management - developed specifically for recent graduates and early career professionals - will provide you with deep experiential learning within contemporary business settings, and will give you opportunities to practically apply your learning to real and current corporate challenges. Ranked number two in Australia and within the top 50 in the world by QS, and within the Top 40 globally by The Economist, the Master of Management is the degree of choice for emerging postgraduate pre-experience management students.

With the world population rapidly growing, the need for products and technologies that can produce sustainable food sources, create cleaner fuels, reduce our environmental footprint and combat disease also grows. Biotechnology, which has been employed for thousands of years in agriculture, food production and medicine, utilises cellular and biomolecular processes to develop such products and technologies.