This course is designed for people with no or limited previous qualifications in finance and who wish to change career direction or enhance their career options. You will be introduced to managerial finance and economics, and move on to more advanced, practical studies in corporate finance, security analysis, portfolio management and trading and risk management.

You will have access to a fully equipped Securities Dealing Room on campus, the first of its kind in Queensland. With access to data from the Bloomberg network, providers of financial data to many of the world’s financial institutions, you can apply the theory you learn to conduct real-world financial analysis, in real time, without the risks involved in real transactions.

The course also extends your knowledge if you are a graduate from a professional association such as the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA), and may assist with preparation for the Chartered Financial Analysts program.

QUT’s Master of Business has been redesigned to ensure it meets the new quality assurance standards set by the Australian Qualifications Framework for masters by coursework programs. The learning outcomes of the course have been refreshed to provide you with a more engaging and real world learning experience.

Flexible delivery

Units in this postgraduate program are delivered using a mix of face-to-face, online and blended learning technologies. All course materials are placed online including course lecture materials, practical session guides, readings and help guides.

Business advantage

The QUT Business School’s Business Advantage program is a free program offered to all business students. It can help you develop skills through interaction, discussion, cooperation and debate with other students and leaders from business, government, education and community sectors. The program includes: guest presentations from inspiring industry, community and university leaders; sessions focused on specific social and professional skills; challenging interaction aimed at developing skills through new experiences; and provides a certificate of completion for you to include in your resume or portfolio. Not only does this program offer you excellent networking opportunities, but also the opportunity to gain highly relevant experiences and skills that you can apply throughout your career.

You will graduate from the Master of Business (Applied Finance) with an understanding of the principles and practice of finance, and have substantial conceptual and applied finance knowledge. You will be prepared for careers such as an investment banker or equity analyst.

Early exit

Students may exit from the Master of Business (BS11) at the following stages, once those particular course requirements have been met:

• Graduate Diploma of Business (BS79) (Study Area A)
• Graduate Certificate in Business (BS39) (Study Area A).

Possible careers

• Banking and Finance Professional
• Business Analyst
• Financial Project Manager
• Investment Manager
• Risk Manager
• Stockbroker