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.

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.

Career 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