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- Choose a multidisciplinary specialisation, which allows you to select from any discipline area to suit your personal requirements.
- Opportunities to progress on to the Master of Business.
- Complete in 1 semester full-time or 2 semesters part-time.
- Find out more at our upcoming MBA and Postgraduate Business Information Event.
Highlights
- Choose a multidisciplinary specialisation, which allows you to select from any discipline area to suit your personal requirements.
- Opportunities to progress on to the Master of Business.
- Complete in 1 semester full-time or 2 semesters part-time.
- Find out more at our upcoming MBA and Postgraduate Business Information Event.
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What to expect
The applied finance specialisation in the Graduate Certificate in Business is designed to provide foundation knowledge, research and skills appropriate to financial professions. The focus of the applied finance major is on the preparation of graduates for entry into financial professions. Applied finance is concerned with the operation of capital markets and the interaction between these markets and other economic units such as businesses, households, financial institutions and governments.
The Graduate Certificate in Business is an excellent re-introduction to tertiary learning and an opportunity to update skills or, as one-quarter of the Master of Business program, a pathway to higher level study.
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, business, government, education and community leaders. 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 students to include in their 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.
Careers and outcomes
Careers and outcomes
Positions for employment may include:
- Banking and Finance Professional
- Business Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Project Manager
- Funds Manager
- Investment Manager
- Risk Manager
- Stockbroker.
Possible careers
- Business Analyst
- Financial Project Manager
Details and units
Students are required to complete 48 credit points (4 units). The course can be undertaken either full-time (1 semester) or part-time (2 semesters).
Students are required to complete 48 credit points (4 units).
Requirements
- Course code
- BS39
- CRICOS code
- 031769E
- Delivery
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- On-campus or external
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 6 months full-time
- 1-2 years part-time
- 6 months full-time
- February and July
- February and July
A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline; or
At least seven years full-time (or equivalent part-time) relevant professional experience.
Minimum academic requirements
Academic entry requirements
A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cambridge English Score
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. You must provide your Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
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IELTS Academic
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Pearson PTE (Academic)
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
|
TOEFL iBT
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
If you have not completed an English language test, you can sit the IELTS test at our IELTS test centre
Fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2021 fees
2021: $14,800 per course (48 credit points)
2021 fees
2021: $17,200 per course (48 credit points)
2020 fees
2020: $14,300 per course (48 credit points)
2020 fees
2020: $16,500 per course (48 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
Find out more about postgraduate course fees
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
Scholarships
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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Senior Business Analyst, Telstra
Real graduate
'Continuous professional development is a must in my industry and by completing my postgraduate studies, I have shown my drive to remain effective and productive in my career. QUT gave me the tools to apply the knowledge from my studies into projects in the real world.'
Real graduate
'I decided to study the Master of Business (Applied Finance) at QUT because I needed to improve my financial decision making, particularly in relation to project management. I now understand much more about correct decisions with respect to project evaluation from a financial perspective, which complements my engineering background.'
Work with the best
'My role is helping transform the company into a market leader in customer experience. Telstra is a collaborative work environment and every day I get to work with some of the best minds in the industry, while also being exposed to technology that is changing the world we live in.'
Senior Business Analyst, Telstra
Real graduate
'Continuous professional development is a must in my industry and by completing my postgraduate studies, I have shown my drive to remain effective and productive in my career. QUT gave me the tools to apply the knowledge from my studies into projects in the real world.'
Real graduate
'I decided to study the Master of Business (Applied Finance) at QUT because I needed to improve my financial decision making, particularly in relation to project management. I now understand much more about correct decisions with respect to project evaluation from a financial perspective, which complements my engineering background.'
