Why study Business and Economics at Macquarie?
Our aim at the Faculty of Business and Economics is to deliver knowledge and people that will make a difference to the business world. Employers today are seeking flexible, confident students with the ability to learn, enquire and contribute knowledge to shape the future and we aim to deliver the richness of learning to ensure that you have the widest possible choice of careers.
In this challenging and new economy Macquarie University offers you much sought after vocational and professional career skills, access to business experts and exposure to world-class research. Our degree programs are flexible and can be tailored to suit your needs and have generous scholarships, international travel grants and awards available to enhance your learning experience.
Our Actuarial Studies program is the longest-running actuarial course in Australia, and accredited by the professional actuarial body. The Accounting program offers students the opportunity to become professionally qualified accountants and members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. One of our specialist research areas is Financial Risk, pulling together experts from a variety of disciplines to help tackle one of the world’s most pressing issues. The team’s agenda is to better understand, integrate, manage and price financial risk to allow efficient and equitable distribution within the global economic system.
By excelling at academic research, providing inspirational teaching, thought leadership and celebrating the many achievements of our students, we believe we can offer you a unique opportunity to enhance your skills and understanding of contemporary business.
We offer a broad range of programs in some of the most exciting and topical areas of business and economics.
- A degree from our Faculty gives graduates the skills to prepare them for careers as specialist economists, accountants, actuaries, demographers or statisticians.
- Accreditation of our programs by leading professional bodies confirms the relevance and excellence of our degrees.
- Graduates of our programs have record employment levels and starting salaries well above the average for all Australian business schools.
- Macquarie’s courses are structured yet flexible so you can explore your interests and passions even if they are across Faculties.
- Our Academics have enthusiasm and passion. They enjoy building close bonds with students and make themselves available to assist.
- Our research is cutting edge and innovative. It feeds into our teaching, giving students the best possible learning experience.