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 Commerce |
$530 |
$480 |
$695 |
$633 |
| Master of International Business |
$530 | $480 | $695 | $633 |
| Master of Banking Financial Regulation |
$464 |
$430 |
$684 |
$633 |
| Master of Commercial Law |
$464 | $430 | $684 | $633 |
| Master of International Trade and Commerce Law |
$464 | $430 | $684 | $633 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting | $505 | $480 | $665 | $633 |
| CPA Extension | $400 | $380 | $420 | $400 |
| ACCG833 Professional Qualifying Program - CPA | $265 | $250 | $265 | $250 |
| ACCG834 Professional Qualifying Program - CA | $265 | $250 | n/a | n/a |
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.
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 Accounting (with ACCG833 or ACCG834) |
47 |
| Master of Accounting (CPA extension) |
63 |
| 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 Banking and Financial Regulation |
32 |
| Master of Commercial Law |
32 |
| Master of International Trade and Commerce Law |
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 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting | 39 |
Summary of course fees
Course fees for Australian and international students are shown in the table below.
| Course | Australian students | International students | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Master of Accounting (with ACCG833 or ACCG834) |
$21,815 | $20,720 | $28,055 | $26,687 |
| Master of Accounting (CPA extension) |
$29,295 |
$27,840 |
$36,015 |
$34,287 |
| 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 Banking and Financial Regulation |
$14,848 |
$13,760 |
$21,888 |
$20,256 |
| Master of Commercial Law |
$14,848 | $13,760 | $21,888 | $20,256 |
| Master of International Trade and Commerce Law |
$14,848 | $13,760 | $21,888 | $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 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting | $19,695 | $18,720 | $25,935 | $24,687 |
| Preliminary programs / Graduate Certificates | $2,175/unit | $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.
