Master of Business (Applied Finance) - Advanced

Overview

• Ideal for graduates with limited or no previous qualifications in finance looking for a career change.
• Extend your studies beyond a Master of Business, incorporating a thesis, further coursework, or a minor in another discipline.
• Study corporate finance, security analysis, portfolio management, trading and risk management.
• Gain experience in the Securities Dealing Room, applying learnt theory to conduct real-world financial analysis in real time.
• Prepares you for a career as a financial adviser, investment banker or equity analyst.

Details

These courses are 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, 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 courses also extend 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.

Career 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 a financial adviser, investment banker, or financial or equity analyst.

Professional recognition

Graduates will meet the academic component of requirements for Senior Associate membership of FINSIA, and are entitled to full ASIC RG146 Tier 1 accreditation to provide financial product advice. Graduates may also meet the academic component of requirements for professional level membership of the Finance and Treasury Association Limited–Certified Finance and Treasury Professional, depending on prior study and electives chosen.

Units

Example course units

• Advanced Capital Budgeting
• Corporate and Commercial Lending
• Economic and Financial Modelling
• Financial Risk Management
• Financial Planning and Strategies
• International Finance
• Treasury and Portfolio Management

Course design

Students must undertake 192 credit points consisting of 144 credit points of prescribed units and 48 credit points of approved option units. Students should follow the standard course progressions as outlined in the below course structures otherwise difficulties with completing the requirements of the course may be encountered. Students should contact the School of Economics and Finance for course progression advice if required.

Students may exit from the Master of Business (BS17) at the following stages, once those particular course requirements have been met:
 

• Master of Business (BS16) (Study Area A)
• Graduate Diploma of Business (BS79) (Study Area A)
• Graduate Certificate in Business (BS39) (Study Area A)

Students seeking to exit early from the Master of Business Advanced course and graduate with an approved exit course should lodge an application during the teaching period in which they expect to complete their studies.

Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in a Business related or other cognate degree directly related to the discipline area within the last five years, may be eligible for exemptions up to a maximum of 48 credit points. For further information on exemptions, please refer to the Master of Business Advanced overview.

Some applicants may require unit substitution if they have studied equivalent or similar units in their undergraduate degree. Nominated substitution units are subject to approval by the Subject Area Coordinator

Articulation

Students who have articulated from the Graduate Certificate in Business (Applied Finance) may receive exemptions for up to 48 credit points. Students who have articulated from the Master of Business (Applied Finance) program may receive up to 144 credit point of exemptions.

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree or equivalent in any field other than Finance, with an overall minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale). Applicants interested in the Applied Finance specialisation who have an undergraduate degree in Finance should contact the Graduate School of Business to determine whether an advanced Applied Finance program can be devised.

Pathways programs (international students)

Pathways units are designed for academically qualified students who do not meet the language requirements. For information and entry requirements for Pathways, please see the Master of Business - Advanced overview.
 

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

These scholarships are available for this course:

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