Business

Accounting is often referred to as the language of business. Understanding this language means accountants are key contributors to a business’ success.

Macquarie’s accounting courses enable you to meet the requirements for professional accreditation in accounting and apply your knowledge in any number of dynamic industries.

Potential careers

• Accountant
• Auditor
• Banker
• Business analyst
• Entrepreneur
• Forensic accountant
• Government
• Policy planner/analyst

Because they help financial institutions analyse and manage risk, actuaries are key to helping businesses all over the world to prosper.

Macquarie’s actuarial studies program is the longest-running initiative of its kind in Australia. Learn to solve practical problems in risk management with mathematical, statistical, economic and financial analyses.

Potential careers

• Actuary
• Claims adjuster/examiner/investigator
• Fund manager
• Insurance analyst
• Risk analyst
• Superannuation consultant
• Underwriter

The best business administrators are talented at managing both numbers and people.

Studying business administration at Macquarie gives you the skills in accounting, business, ethics, management, marketing and strategy that are key to succeeding in today’s dynamic global business environment.

Potential careers

• Business analyst
• Communications manager
• Human resources manager
• Management consultant
• Marketing consultant
• Public sector manager
• Recruitment and staff development consultant
• Sales manager

Big data has become big business, and those with the ability to extract value from these data sources are in demand across the globe.

Macquarie’s business analytics programs equip you with knowledge and skills to better understand consumers, innovate, reduce risk and maximise opportunities.

Potential careers

• Applications modeller and developer
• Behavioural forecasting expert
• Business analyst
• Business process improvement specialist
• Business process modelling consultant
• Customer insights manager
• Data analyst
• IT planning manager
• Management consultant

Be successful in today’s complex and fast-moving business environment.

Studying commerce at Macquarie gives you the practical skills and the comprehensive understanding of business functions you need to become an in-demand business professional.

Potential careers

• Accountant
• Auditor
• Business analyst
• Economic policy adviser
• Financial analyst
• Human resource manager
• Investment manager
• Market researcher
• Marketing professional
• Stockbroker

Economic issues underpin our everyday lives. Macquarie gives you the knowledge needed to navigate today’s complex economic environment.

You’ll learn about how modern economies operate, the role of prices and markets in allocating resources, how economies trade and grow, and economic modelling.

Potential careers

• Business journalist
• Econometrician
• Economist
• Financial analyst
• Investment analyst
• Market analyst
• Planning/policy analyst
• Researcher
• Statistician
• Stockbroker

On the back of the global financial crisis, finance has never been more relevant.

Macquarie’s finance programs enable you to help organisations create value, invest wisely and control risk. With these skills, you’ll find yourself in demand across the globe.

Potential careers

• Corporate finance
• Financial analyst
• Financial economist
• Investment analyst
• Market analyst
• Planning/policy analyst
• Public administrator
• Researcher
• Stockbroker
• Wealth management and financial adviser

Managing people effectively is essential if organisations are to establish and maintain a competitive advantage in dynamic environments.

With Macquarie’s human resources programs, you’ll learn how to establish effective systems for recruitment, selecting candidates, remuneration, training and development, performance appraisal and retention.

Potential careers

• Change management consultant/change agent
• Employee relations manager
• Equity and diversity manager
• Human resources manager
• Human resource policy adviser
• Learning and development manager
• Recruitment consultant
• Staff development consultant
• Talent manager
• Work health and safety officer/manager

Globalisation has changed business forever, and people who understand the complexities of conducting business globally are in demand.

Macquarie’s international business program equips you with the knowledge and skills you’ll need to make your mark in this intricate and exciting field.

Potential careers

• Business analyst
• Business development officer
• Communications manager
• Human development adviser
• Import/export manager
• International marketing manager
• International political adviser
• International trade adviser
• Joint venture project manager
• Operations analyst

To keep pace with rapid change, companies need pioneering leaders and managers who are agile, motivated, resilient and inspiring.

In Macquarie’s management programs you’ll develop skills that will help you lead people, work collaboratively, adapt to changing circumstances, communicate clearly and effectively, and manage diversity.

Potential careers

• Business analyst
• Communications manager
• Export/import manager
• Human resource manager
• International marketing manager
• Management consultant
• Office manager
• Public and community sector manager
• Recruitment and staff development consultant
• Sales manager

Macquarie’s unique blend of marketing strategy, brand management and digital production will set you apart in today’s job market.

You’ll learn about the theories modern marketing is built on and have opportunities to hone your practical skills.

Potential careers

• Advertising manager
• Broadcasting production manager
• Brand manager
• Entrepreneur
• Journalist
• Marketing strategist
• Media and public relations specialist
• Media buyer
• Product developer
• Public affairs adviser