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. Why choose this course? This course is designed to extend your real-world finance knowledge and skills. You will be introduced to contemporary issues concerning the operation of capital markets and the interaction between these markets and other economic units such as business, households, financial institutions and governments. In undertaking this study area you will acquire advanced technical knowledge and skill in financial products and markets, capital investments, equity and debt management, investments and risk management. You will develop relevant analytical skills along with an understanding of the economic factors influencing financial markets. You will exercise the skills of judgement and initiative for effective planning, problem solving and decision making in domestic and international business contexts. 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.