The total tuition fee for a postgraduate program depends upon the fee charged per credit point and the number of credit points required to complete the degree. The tables below show tuition fees and explains how they are calculated.
Tuition fee per credit point
The tuition fee charged per credit point for each degree course is shown in the following table. All fees are shown in Australian dollars.
| Course | Australian students | International students | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Master of International Business and Master of Commerce |
$530 | $480 | $695 | $633 |
Note: "Australian student" means Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen.
Credit points required for the completion of a degree
The table below shows the credit points that are required to complete a degree course. All MCom programs and the Master of International Business require the completion of 32 credit points. MCom and MIB double degrees require the completion of 48 credit points. All MCom and MIB units are worth four credit points.
Students admitted to the Master of International Business and MCom may be required to complete a preliminary program of study which will increase the number of units studied and the total tuition fee (see below).
| Course | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Master of International Business | 32 |
| MCom in Accounting and Finance | 32 |
| MCom in Actuarial Studies | 32 |
| MCom in Business | 32 |
| MCom in Information Systems and Technology | 32 |
| MCom in Marketing | 32 |
| MCom in Value Chain Management | 32 |
| Master of International Business and Master of International Relations double degree | 48 |
| Master of International Business and Master of Arts in International Communication double degree | 48 |
| MCom in Information Systems and Technology and Master of Information Technology double degree | 48 |
Summary of course fees
Course fees for Australian and international students are shown in the table below. Course fees are calculated by multiplying the fee per credit point by the number of credit points required to complete the degree.
| Course | Australian students | International students | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Master of International Business | $16,960 | $15,360 | $22,240 | $20,256 |
| MCom in Accounting and Finance | $16,960 | $15,360 | $22,240 | $20,256 |
| MCom in Actuarial Studies | $16,960 | $15,360 | $22,240 | $20,256 |
| MCom in Business | $16,960 | $15,360 | $22,240 | $20,256 |
| MCom in Information Systems and Technology | $16,960 | $15,360 | $22,240 | $20,256 |
| MCom in Marketing | $16,960 | $15,360 | $22,240 | $20,256 |
| MCom in Value Chain Management | $16,960 | $15,360 | $22,240 | $20,256 |
| Master of International Business and Master of International Relations double degree | $25,440 | $23,040 | $33,360 | $30,384 |
| Master of International Business and Master of Arts in International Communication double degree | $25,440 | $23,040 | $33,360 | $30,384 |
| MCom in Information Systems and Technology and Master of Information Technology double degree | $25,440 | $23,040 | $33,360 | $32,784 |
| MCom and MIB preliminary programs / Graduate Certificates | TBD | $1,890/unit | $10,032 | $9,288 |
Other important information about fees
Fee increases
The 2009 tuition fees shown in the above tables are for the whole course and are based on the 2009 fee structure applicable at Macquarie University. Where a student extends their course beyond 2009, the remaining tuition fee may be increased in line with approved fee increases in subsequent years.
Scholarships and loans
Australian postgraduate students are eligible for Fee Help - a government sponsored loan system to assist with the payment of tuition fees.
International students with very good academic results may be eligible for a Macquarie University International Scholarship.
Fee payments
The details of your student account are available in eStudent. Login to eStudent and choose 'Check My Finances'. The link 'View my current debts' will display all of the amounts currently outstanding on your student account (note any overdue amounts are shown in red).
Textbooks
Most units require access to a prescribed text book. For all units, at least one copy of the prescribed text will be available in the Macquarie Library for short loan periods. However, most students find it more convenient to buy their own copy of the text from the University Bookshop on campus.
