Master Business Finance Through Real-World Application

Our comprehensive program combines practical financial planning with hands-on business development. You'll work with actual case studies from Australian SMEs while building the analytical skills that drive sustainable growth.

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Business professionals analyzing financial data and market trends in modern office setting

Find Your Learning Path

Every business owner faces unique challenges. Our guided approach helps you identify the most relevant skills for your specific situation and goals.

Starting Your First Business?

Focus on foundational financial planning, cash flow management, and initial funding strategies. Learn to build sustainable business models from day one.

Scaling an Existing Business?

Dive into growth financing, investment analysis, and strategic financial decision-making. Master the numbers that drive expansion without losing control.

Seeking Investment or Partnerships?

Develop advanced valuation skills, financial modeling, and presentation techniques. Learn to communicate your business potential to investors and partners.

Six months of focused learning, a lifetime of financial confidence

Quality Over Quantity

Rather than overwhelming you with endless modules, we focus on the essential skills that actually matter in business. Each lesson connects directly to real challenges you'll face as a business owner.

Our September 2025 cohort will work through 12 core competencies over 26 weeks, with each participant developing a personalized financial strategy for their specific business context.

Financial planning workshop with business owners reviewing investment strategies and market analysis

Curriculum Deep Dive

Each module builds practical skills through real business scenarios. Click any section below to explore the specific competencies you'll develop and how they apply to your business challenges.

Financial Foundation Building

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Master the fundamentals of business finance through practical application and real-world case studies.

  • Cash flow forecasting using actual business data
  • Budgeting strategies that adapt to market changes
  • Understanding financial statements beyond basic compliance
  • Building financial systems that grow with your business

Investment Analysis & Growth Planning

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Develop analytical skills for making smart investment decisions and planning sustainable growth.

  • ROI calculations for equipment, technology, and expansion
  • Risk assessment frameworks for business decisions
  • Market analysis techniques for growth opportunities
  • Financial modeling for different business scenarios

Strategic Financial Communication

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Learn to present financial information effectively to stakeholders, investors, and team members.

  • Creating compelling business cases with financial data
  • Presenting to potential investors and partners
  • Building financial dashboards for ongoing monitoring
  • Communicating financial strategy to non-financial team members

Learning From Experienced Practitioners

Our instructors bring decades of real business experience. They've built successful companies, navigated market challenges, and understand the practical side of financial management.

Business finance instructor Kieran Thorne

Kieran Thorne

Former CFO, Tech Startup Sector

"The program focuses on skills you actually use in business. I share the same financial analysis techniques I used when scaling three different companies from startup to acquisition."

Investment strategy expert Magnus Blackwood

Magnus Blackwood

Investment Strategy Consultant

"We work through actual investment decisions I've helped clients make. Students see the full process from initial analysis to post-implementation review."

Small business finance specialist Dmitri Ashworth

Dmitri Ashworth

Small Business Finance Specialist

"Every case study comes from real businesses I've worked with. Students learn to spot the financial opportunities and risks that make or break companies."