Master of Business (Applied Finance)

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.

Domestic Students

The Master of Business is designed in three blocks of study:

1. Foundation studies (48 credit points) 2. Discipline studies (96 credit points) 3. Complementary studies (48 credit points)

Students with an undergraduate degree that is not in Business or a related field of study will undertake 192 credit points of study commencing with Foundation studies.

Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Business or related field of study with a minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale) will undertake 144 credit points of study in their course.  The enrolment program students will undertake will depend on their prior study:

• Undergraduate degree in the same discipline as their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Discipline studies block.

• Undergraduate Business degree in a different discipline to their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Foundation studies block.

Students will be able to access course progression advice from the QUT Business School Student Service Centre.

International Students

The Master of Business is designed in three blocks of study:

1. Foundation studies (48 credit points) 2. Discipline studies (96 credit points) 3. Complementary studies (48 credit points)

Students with an undergraduate degree that is not in Business or a related field of study will undertake 192 credit points of study commencing with Foundation studies.

Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Business or related field of study with a minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale) will undertake 144 credit points of study in their course. The enrolment program students will undertake will depend on their prior study:

• Undergraduate degree in the same discipline as their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Discipline studies block.

• Undergraduate Business degree in a different discipline to their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Foundation studies block.

November admission is dependent on your educational background and program duration, please refer to the Course structure Summer Semester (November) commencement  as specified units may only be available.

Students will be able to access course progression advice from the QUT Business School Student Service Centre.

Entry Requirements

2 year program (February, July and November start)

• A recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT’s 7.0 scale).

1.5 year program (February, July and November start)

• A recognised bachelor degree in finance with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT’s 7.0 scale).

1.5 year program (February or July start only)

• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in business or a related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT’s 7.0 scale); or
• A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT’s 7.0 scale) plus a minimum of seven years (or equivalent) work experience in business or a related discipline.

1 year program (February or July start only)

• A recognised bachelor honours degree in finance with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT’s 7.0 scale); or
• A recognised bachelor degree plus graduate certificate both in finance with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT’s 7.0 scale); or
• A recognised graduate diploma (or higher) in finance with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT’s 7.0 scale); or
• A recognised bachelor degree in finance with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT’s 7.0 scale) plus a minimum of seven years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in finance.

Careers and outcomes(DOM,INT)

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(DOM,INT)

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