Macquarie University Faculty of Business and Economics

Coordinates: 33°46′18.59″S 151°6′57.1″E / 33.7718306°S 151.115861°E / -33.7718306; 151.115861

Faculty of Business and Economics
Type Public
Established 1964
Dean Professor Mark Gabbott
Students 15,064[1]
Location Balaclava Rd, Macquarie University, Sydney NSW 2109
33°46′18.59″S 151°6′57.1″E / 33.7718306°S 151.115861°E / -33.7718306; 151.115861
Campus Urban
Affiliations Macquarie University
Website www.businessandeconomics.mq.edu.au

The Faculty of Business and Economics is a constituent body of Macquarie University. The Faculty offers both undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees as well as research degrees. The Faculty encompasses five departments, one school and one centre. Their flagship course, the Bachelor of Commerce, received a 5 out 5 stars rating in The Good Universities Guide when it comes to above average incomes for graduates in first-time, full employment, particularly in business.[2]

Undergraduate Study

Students studying within the Faculty of Business and Economics have the opportunity to participate in business internships, go on exchange and complete electives from a wide range of programs.

Postgraduate Study

The Faculty offers Masters programs across a wide range of disciplines for those interested in further enhancing their career, increasing job satisfaction and salary prospects. Many of the courses are professionally accredited by organisations such as CPA Australia, CA and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. As of 2012, the Faculty will offer a Master of Corporate Governance which will be the first of its kind in Sydney. The Faculty also offers online courses for international students or local students who have other commitments.

Area's of postgraduate study include: The Faculty has a strong research culture for both PhD students and staff. Areas of expertise extend to:

Research Groups within the Faculty of Business and Economics consistently provide research and analysis services to a variety of corporations and government bodies.

Faculty Departments, Centres and Schools

The Faculty of Business and Economics comprises one centre, four departments and one school:

References

  1. ↑ "Macquarie at a Glance". Macquarie University. Retrieved 29 September 2011.
  2. ↑ http://www.mq.edu.au/newsroom/control.php?page=story&item=4599&category=other#
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