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 programYou 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.
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)
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)
A recognised graduate diploma (or higher) in finance with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale)
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.
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
Master of Business - 2 year program
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.
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.
Students may exit from the Master of Business (BS11) at the following stages once those particular course requirements have been met:
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.
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.