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Master of Business (Applied Finance)

Masters (Coursework)

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Course Code

085448J

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

About this course

Highlights

This 2 year program can be completed in 1.5 years if you have a bachelor degree in business or a related field. See entry requirements for details.
Ideal for graduates with limited or no previous qualifications in finance looking for a career change. Study corporate finance, security analysis, financial markets and institutions, advanced capital budgeting and economic and financial modelling
Prepares you for a career as an investment banker or equity analyst
Your knowledge and research skills are developed throughout the course and taken to an advanced level in the capstone unit where you will demonstrate your ability to apply evidence-based judgments
QUT's Business School has been ranked number 1 in Queensland and number 3 in Australia for postgraduate studies in AFR's BOSS Best Business School 2022 rankings
Find out more at our upcoming Master of Business information evening event.

Highlights

This 2 year program can be completed in 1.5 years if you have a bachelor degree in business or a related field. See entry requirements for details.
Ideal for graduates with limited or no previous qualifications in finance looking for a career change. Study corporate finance, security analysis, financial markets and institutions, advanced capital budgeting and economic and financial modelling
Prepares you for a career as an investment banker or equity analyst
Your knowledge and research skills are developed throughout the course and taken to an advanced level in the capstone unit where you will demonstrate your ability to apply evidence-based judgments
QUT's Business School has been ranked number 1 in Queensland and number 3 in Australia for postgraduate studies in AFR's BOSS Best Business School 2022 rankings
Find out more at our upcoming Master of Business information evening event.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements 2 year program

You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

1.5 year program

You must have one of:

A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in business or a related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by at least seven years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in business or a related discipline.

1 year program

You must have one of:

A recognised bachelor honours degree in finance with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale)
;
or
A recognised bachelor degree plus graduate certificate both in finance with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale)
;
or
A recognised graduate diploma (or higher) in finance with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale)
;
or
A recognised bachelor degree in finance with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by at least seven years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in finance.

Academic entry requirements

As part of QUT's application for admission process you will be automatically assessed for the 1.5 year program. If you wish to be considered for the 2 year program only please indicate this on your application form.

Master of Business - 1.5 year program

A completed recognised bachelor degree in business or related field with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

Master of Business - 2 year program

A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

Pathway

Graduate Certificate in Business and Communication: Applicants with an overall IELTS score of 6 (Reading and Writing no less than 5.5 and no other sub-score below 5) (or accepted equivalent) may be considered for the Graduate Certificate / Masters pathway.

Study locations

Gardens Point

What you will learn

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.

Career pathways

Careers and outcomes

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

Course structure

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.

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.

* 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.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at QUT (Queensland University of Technology).

87%

Overall satisfaction

81.8%

Skill scale

77.4%

Teaching scale

91.4%

Employed full-time

$115k

Average salary

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