Graduate Certificate of Digital Finance

What you will study

To complete the Graduate Certificate of Digital Finance, students must attain a total of four credit points including three core units and one course elective unit, plus the completion of the compulsory zero credit point Academic Integrity Module.

Core units

• Financial Markets and Digital Innovations
• Fintech Foundations and Cryptocurrencies
• Artificial Intelligence Strategies and Enterprise Applications

Course electives

• Financial Data Analytics
• Managing Digital Transformation
• Ethics of Digital Transformation
• Principles of Finance

Entry requirements

Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.

Academic requirements

To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree or higher.
• At least two years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent).

English language requirements

To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree from a recognised English-speaking country.
• IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent.
• Other evidence of English language proficiency (contact the university for more information).

Recognition of Prior Learning

The university aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.

You can also refer to Deakin's Recognition of Prior Learning system, which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.

• Apply specialised financial technology knowledge and digital skills in financial decision-making.
• Communicate financial information and data to support business decision-making.
• Apply specialised digital technologies to find, manage and disseminate complex financial data and solutions.
• Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise financial data to improve the quality of financial-decision making.
• Identify solutions to complex business problems through the use of financial technology and data analytics.

Career outcomes

This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in roles including:

• Digital banking business analyst
• Technology/innovation consultant
• Financial/credit/investment analyst
• Regulatory technology/risk/compliance analyst

Fees and CSP

Estimated tuition fee in 2025: $7,635 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of four credit points (normally four units) per year.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of units.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

The Australian Government allocates certain numbers of CSP to universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

• Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
• Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
• Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.