Queensland University of Technology
Master of Business (Applied Finance)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Gain advanced technical expertise in financial products and markets, capital investments, equity and debt management, investments and risk management.
Course overview
This program caters to individuals with limited financial experience who wish to pivot their careers or progress into managerial finance roles. It covers foundational topics in managerial finance and economics, progressing to advanced studies in corporate finance, security analysis, portfolio management, trading and risk management.
Throughout the program, you will enhance your finance knowledge, extending it to the context of making capital budgeting decisions. You will analyse complex real-world situations and select appropriate capital budgeting techniques. You will also identify and discuss the complexities inherent in corporate capital budgeting decisions, drawing on empirical evidence related to these decisions.
The program also offers a unique opportunity to explore real-world investment practices and challenges, utilising actual datasets in QUT's Economics and Finance Bloomberg Lab. QUT's lab provides access to real-time financial data from Bloomberg, a leading provider for top financial institutions worldwide. Throughout your studies, you will deepen your comprehension of fixed-income securities, acquire strategies for portfolio management and develop technical skills to navigate and mitigate risks. Additionally, you'll gain insights into alternative assets, extending beyond the conventional focus on equities and fixed income to include real estate, commodities and hedge funds.
Key facts
July, 2026
What you will study
The Master of Business is designed in three blocks of study (192 credit points):
- Foundation studies (48 credit points)
- Discipline studies (96 credit points)
- Complementary studies (48 credit points)
Core units
Complete the following units:
- Applied Economics
- Managerial Finance
- Data Analysis for Financial Managers
- Business Intelligence
- Applied Research in Finance
- Responsible Enterprise
- Advanced Managerial Finance
- Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Advanced Capital Budgeting
- Fixed Income and Alternative Investments
- Advanced Applications in Finance
Electives
Students must complete four complementary studies units.
Entry requirements
Two-year program
You must have a recognised bachelor's 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 the following:
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher) in business or a related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7-point scale).
- A recognised bachelor's 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 of full-time (or equivalent) work experience in business or a related discipline.
One-year program
You must have one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor's honours degree in finance with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7-point scale).
- A recognised bachelor's degree plus a 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's degree in finance with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale) followed by at least seven years of full-time (or equivalent) work experience in finance.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have completed the Graduate Certificate in Business (Applied Finance) within the last seven years, you will receive credit for 48 credit points.
Advanced standing may also be available to students who have, within the last five years:
- Studied a related postgraduate program at another institution.
- Gained professional work experience in a related field.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Upon completing QUT's Master of Business (Applied Finance), you'll possess a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practice of finance and have substantial conceptual and applied finance knowledge. With this expertise, the degree will unlock numerous opportunities in finance, banking and investment, providing a wide variety of career options.
Possible career options for graduates include:
- Banking professional
- Chief financial officer
- Finance professor
- Financial project manager
- Fintech specialist
- Hedge fund manager
- Investment manager
- Private equity executive
- Stockbroker
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative 2026 fee: $36,600 per year full-time for 96 credit points (domestic full-fee paying place)
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. QUT reviews fees annually. They may be subject to increases.
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.