About Macquarie University
Founded in 1964, Macquarie University is a public research university located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It has established itself as one of the leading institutions in Australia, recognized for its innovative teaching methods and strong emphasis on research. The university serves approximately 40,000 students, with about 22% being international students from over 120 countries. Macquarie offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across five faculties, including business, health sciences, engineering, and humanities. The university is particularly noted for its strong industry connections, with over 300 companies located on or near its campus, providing students with ample opportunities for internships and employment. Macquarie is also home to the Macquarie Graduate School of Management and the Macquarie University Hospital, enhancing its reputation for excellence in education and research.
#130
QS World Ranking
40,000+
Total Students
300+
Programs Offered
Accreditations and Rankings
#130
QS World Ranking
40,000+
Total Students
300+
Programs Offered
Accreditations and Rankings
Macquarie University Highlights
Career Outcomes and Placement Information
Macquarie University provides extensive career services aimed at equipping students with the skills and connections necessary for successful employment upon graduation. The Career Development Service offers personalized career counseling, workshops on resume writing and interview techniques, and access to job listings tailored to students' fields of study. Regular recruitment fairs are held on campus where students can meet representatives from various industries. The university also emphasizes experiential learning through internships and industry placements as part of its curriculum. Furthermore, Macquarie maintains strong partnerships with local and international employers, ensuring that students benefit from networking opportunities that can lead to internships and job placements. The alumni network plays a crucial role in this ecosystem by providing mentorship and guidance to current students.
90%
Placement Rate
$55,000
Average Salary After Graduation
300
Number of Partnerships with Recruiters
87%
Employment Success Rate
Faculties
These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.
4.6
32
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1,43,808
Students
8
Courses
Dr. Iain Hay has extensive experience in strategic project development and management, having served as a senior public servant in both Education Queensland and the NSW Department of Education. His responsibilities included developing policies, programs, and procedures focused on student welfare, particularly for teenage mothers and their children. He has also participated in several inter-governmental advisory groups aimed at shaping the NSW Government Youth Policy.
4.8
739
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1,62,481
Students
7
Courses
Arabella has 15 years of international performance training and over a decade of experience as a corporate communications coach. She specializes in coaching CEOs, executives, and senior leadership teams across various programs, including pitching, presenting, media training, emotional intelligence, influential conversations, advanced communication, conflict resolution, and expert negotiation skills. Her impressive client roster includes major organizations such as American Express, eBay, PwC, News Corp, Deloitte, NAB, Macquarie Bank, Commbank, CBRE, the Australian Government, and the Media Federation of Australia (NGEN).
4.8
739
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1,27,102
Students
5
Courses
Lawrence is the Program Director of the Bachelor of Marketing and Media, with extensive experience in executive MBA teaching, in-house training, and strategic planning for corporations. He has worked on various marketing consulting projects, including advertising pretesting, campaign tracking, pricing, brand health assessment, market sizing, new product evaluation, and customer satisfaction. Lawrence has published in top-ranked marketing journals, and his latest book is Principles of Integrated Marketing Communications (Cambridge University Press, 2014).
4.8
299
Reviews
29,740
Students
4
Courses
Paul is a management academic at Macquarie University, where he has been a faculty member since 1999. He teaches the core MBA course in Organisational Behaviour and an elective he developed, Managerial Self-Development. Recognized for his excellence in teaching with a Vice Chancellor’s Award, Paul's research primarily focuses on self-leadership and self-directed learning approaches for leader development. He has published extensively in international peer-reviewed journals and presented his findings at global conferences. Additionally, Paul has consulted with various industries to enhance leadership development initiatives.
4.7
94
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10,354
Students
3
Courses
Ralf is a strategy and marketing academic with extensive experience in innovation and strategy-related topics. He has worked for multinational organizations in the automotive (BMW Group), telecommunications (o2 Telefónica), and consulting industries, providing consulting services to organizations such as Oxfam, ABC Commercial, and Ernst & Young. Ralf is passionate about helping organizations navigate change and leads projects focused on service-oriented business models, open innovation, and organizational change to enable them to sense, shape, and seize market opportunities while improving their strategic performance.
4.8
120
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51,033
Students
2
Courses
Dr. Edward has over 20 years of experience researching and teaching the ethics of business, leadership, and work at various universities in the UK and Australia. He has published more than 30 academic journal articles and book chapters on diverse topics, including workforce drug testing, workplace discrimination, research ethics, and leadership ethics. His most recent publication is the book Neoliberalism, Management and Religion: Reexamining the Spirits of Capitalism (2019), part of the Routledge Studies in Business Ethics series.
4.6
27
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19,544
Students
3
Courses
Billy Bruce is a Learning Designer at Macquarie University, specializing in creating engaging educational content for online learning. He develops video, audio, and infographics to enhance the learning experience and is involved in courses such as "Online Education: The Foundations of Online Teaching" and "Online Teaching: Using Zoom to Connect with Learners." His work focuses on leveraging technology to improve teaching methodologies and student engagement in digital environments.
4.8
439
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57,645
Students
1
Course
Brenda is a strategist dedicated to creating value for organizations and communities by engaging stakeholders across the private, public, academic, and non-profit sectors. She has successfully led major transformation projects in Australia, Europe, the USA, and Puerto Rico. One of her notable achievements includes leading a research consultancy project on the role of philanthropy in health and medical research for a national foundation, which inspired a multi-million dollar initiative across several continents. Brenda co-developed the Manage Change course and is collaborating with Professor Richard Badham on Ironies of Organizational Change: Introduction to Change Management and Organizational Theory (Edward Elgar, forthcoming). Outside of her professional endeavors, she is passionate about yoga, Pilates, world travel, and Puerto Rico.
4.3
142
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20,181
Students
1
Course
Connor is a data analytics professional who leverages state-of-the-art technologies to tackle complex organizational problems. He has experience in analyst and programmer roles within the pharmaceutical industry and the Commonwealth Bank’s fraud data science team, before transitioning to a data management position with the NSW Ministry of Health. Currently, he is exploring his interest in teaching while conducting information systems research at Macquarie University’s Department of Computing. Connor has also completed postgraduate research on the impact of changes in International Financial Reporting Standards on financial institutions' data governance frameworks.
3.6
8
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5,546
Students
1
Course
Dr. David is an actuarial academic with experience as an analyst at a leading financial services provider, consultant, and educator. He has received numerous awards for his teaching, including a national citation for outstanding contributions to student learning. His diverse research interests include income protection insurance, statistical model selection, longevity, and education, with a strong track record of publications in these areas.
4.7
276
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50,306
Students
2
Courses
Richard's work focuses on how individuals navigate the complexities and ambiguities of modern organizational life, examining how original thought emerges in fast-changing and often toxic environments through resilient coping methods such as irony and black humor. With over twenty years of experience in management academia and business, he has served as a consultant, manager, coach, speaker, lecturer, and researcher. Based in Hong Kong, Richard assists organizations in preparing for post-industrial and digital work by addressing issues related to organizational misbehaviors, decision-making in complex environments, people and culture as strategy, psychological safety, and collective intelligence.
4.6
274
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25,524
Students
1
Course
Anne Forbes is a Senior Lecturer in STEM Education at Macquarie University, where she teaches pre-service teacher education and conducts accredited in-service teacher professional learning to inspire science education. She focuses on advancing science teaching through communities of practice, exemplified by the MyScience program. Currently, she collaborates with IBM to implement a Global Artificial Intelligence Curriculum Framework and is the lead author of a 2021 STEM Education textbook for Australian pre-service primary teachers. Anne has also been invited to present her research internationally and share insights on STEM education with various stakeholders.
4.7
237
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32,335
Students
1
Course
Andrew is the Director of International Engagement at Macquarie Business School, focusing on creating international opportunities and partnerships, including student and faculty mobility, institutional cooperation in research and teaching, and international student recruitment strategies. With nearly 20 years of experience in academia, he has also worked extensively as a management consultant across the Asia Pacific region. Previously, he served as the MBA Director at MGSM, Macquarie University, for three and a half years. Andrew's research interests encompass negotiation and conflict resolution, professional service firm management, and strategic human resource management.
4.9
404
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13,49,314
Students
28
Courses
Dr. Prashan Karunaratne is an innovative lecturer in commerce, economics, and business analytics at Macquarie University, renowned for his catchphrase, #EveryoneSayWow. He is the course developer and instructor of the acclaimed Excel Skills for Business course, which received the Coursera Outstanding Educator Award for Student Transformation in 2018. Prashan has earned several teaching accolades, including the 2019 Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning award at the Australian Awards for University Teaching, recognizing his excellence in engaging and empowering students. In 2020, he was honored with the inaugural Australian Business Deans Council Award for Innovation and Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Prashan holds a PhD in Management – Learning & Teaching from Macquarie University and is the Course Director of the Bachelor of Commerce, the largest degree program at the university.
4.7
144
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22,181
Students
1
Course
Mauricio García Moreno ha trabajado como consultor en desarrollo institucional, planificación estratégica y seguimiento y evaluación de proyectos para instituciones públicas y organismos internacionales como UNICEF, la OIT y el Banco Mundial. Ha evaluado programas del Departamento del Trabajo de EE. UU. y publicado sobre políticas públicas, especialmente en gestión para resultados, monitoreo y evaluación, y políticas sociales. Es antropólogo por la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador y tiene una maestría en Administración de Empresas por la ESPE del mismo país
4.7
180
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38,870
Students
2
Courses
Abas holds a PhD in Marketing from Macquarie University, Sydney, with a specialization in branding. His research has been published in esteemed journals such as the Journal of Advertising Research, Journal of Brand Management, and Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services. He introduced innovative metrics like the Brand Health Index (BHI) and the Behavioral Brand Evaluation Typology, alongside concepts like Advertising Spending Diets. Abas is a recipient of the Best Paper Award from the ANZMAC Conference and his research interests encompass brand management, brand health, customer equity, marketing accountability, and branding communications. He teaches both postgraduate and undergraduate courses including Brand Management, Applied Marketing Strategy, Global Marketing, and Marketing Research.
4.8
84
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15,167
Students
1
Course
JP Monck is a seasoned Chief Risk Officer and an academic in accounting, economics, and finance at Macquarie University. He specializes in banking risk management, financial economics, and governance, providing services to major banks, regulators, and firms across Australia, China, the United States, and Asia. With a commitment to innovation, meritocracy, and social change, JP aims to eliminate barriers that impede progress in both academia and industry.
4.6
80
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17,999
Students
2
Courses
Dr. Mehrdokht (Medo) Pournader earned her PhD from MGSM in 2017, during which she published over 10 articles in prestigious journals and conferences focused on Operations and Supply Chain Management. She specializes in problem-solving, optimization, and decision-making within supply chain, logistics, and operations management. As a research consultant in Iran, she has contributed to several national projects in this field. Dr. Pournader has received scholarships from the Australian government and Macquarie University in recognition of her research excellence.
4.7
555
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52,018
Students
4
Courses
I am a data-driven marketing specialist with experience in developing online marketing solutions. I have a unique set of project management, consulting, research and analytics skills which is supported by practical experience in the digital space across a variety of roles. I excel in a fast-paced environment and I pride myself on proactively engaging with stakeholders and establishing long-term relationships with peers, partners, and vendors. Contact me for more details about my experience.
4.6
274
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25,524
Students
1
Course
Markus Powling transitioned from a career as a research psychologist in the corporate sector to teaching, where he now serves as a science specialist in schools and at Macquarie University's School of Education. He is involved in both teaching and research, focusing on STEM education. Markus holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of New South Wales and a Bachelor of Teaching from the University of Sydney. Interestingly, he was once considered for recruitment by a spy agency and enjoys reading John le Carré while practicing his German in Viennese coffee shops.