Queensland University of Technology

Graduate Certificate in Business (Applied Finance)

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Equip yourself professionally with practical expertise through a flexible, industry-focused curriculum designed for real-world application.

Course overview

The Graduate Certificate in Business (Applied Finance) program is a suitable choice for individuals with limited finance experience looking to pivot their careers or progress into managerial finance roles.

Students explore how finance can be used in a commercial sense and how this impacts important organisational and managerial decisions in today's complex and demanding financial landscape.

You'll also delve into economics and gain a broad understanding of the economic forces that impact business and government. This will equip you with knowledge and technical and problem-solving skills that will be further developed throughout your studies.

As you progress through your studies, you'll examine the approaches and technologies used by enterprises to investigate business issues and develop insights for effective business strategy.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,600
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 48 credit points (four units) per semester or 96 credit points (eight units) per year.
Intake
February, 2026
July, 2026
Units
4
Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Business (Applied Finance), students must complete 48 credit points.

Core units

  • Applied Economics
  • Managerial Finance
  • Data Analysis for Financial Managers
  • Business Intelligence

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, you must have one of the following:

  • A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.
  • A recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in any discipline and at least two years of full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience.
  • At least five years of full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Upon completing QUT’s Graduate Certificate in 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.

Potential 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

Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $18,400 (domestic full-fee paying place).

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 48 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.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

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

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.