RMIT University
Graduate Certificate in Finance
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Build the foundations to become an analytical practitioner and researcher in finance.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Finance integrates work as well as learning and aims to develop your specialised finance skills and more generic capabilities tied to lifelong learning.
You will strengthen your analytical and problem-solving abilities, while developing a sound understanding of the key principles of finance, econometrics, research and the analysis of financial markets.
Key facts
July, 2026
What will you study
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Finance, you must fulfil these four core courses:
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Managerial Finance
- Quantitative Financial Methods and Modelling
- Global Financial Markets and Institutions
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Applicants must have an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent), or higher level qualification, in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
If you do not meet the above entry requirement for the graduate certificate, you may be considered if you have a minimum of five years of full-time equivalent work experience. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV).
Suppose your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago. In that case, you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry to be granted credit.
English language requirements
You must meet the university's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this program. Contact the university for more details.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants who have successfully completed postgraduate studies in a business or related discipline at another institution can have these assessed for credit or exemptions from this course consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Apply concepts, principles, theories and methods in the area of finance, risk management, legal practice and corporate governance to contribute to the implementation of the financial goals of an organisation.
- Critically analyse and evaluate financial models to resolve problems using various solutions drawn from theories.
- Pursue continuous personal development and knowledge and skills relating to a business career.
- Engage with business activities in a socially responsible and ethical manner.
- Communicate ideas, intentions and outcomes clearly and negotiate issues and resolve conflicts in bilateral and team settings using appropriate communication modes for specialists and non-specialist audiences.
- Collaborate with others effectively, including in teams, in the workplace and in culturally or linguistically diverse contexts.
- Apply research principles and methods to design innovative options and solutions for problems and issues in contemporary business practice and make reasoned judgements about them.
Career outcomes
Upon graduation from your master’s degree, your skills will be in high demand in the financial sector or in the treasury/finance functions of large or small corporations. Job roles can include:
- Banker
- Credit manager
- Financier
- Financial analyst
- Financial controller
- Finance director
- Fund manager
- Treasurer
- Stockbroker
- Working capital specialist
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative total fee in 2026: $18,720 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum, and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load. Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- 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.