Graduate Certificate in Finance

What will you study

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Finance, you must fulfil these four core courses (subjects):

• 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

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will have developed the knowledge and skills required to proactively apply concepts, principles, theories and methods to all areas of finance, including risk management, legal practice and corporate governance—to help meet organisational goals. You will also be able to analyse and evaluate financial models as relevant to your organisation or project and apply various research principles and methods as you design innovative solutions to challenges in contemporary business practice.

Your studies in this course will also teach you how to clearly communicate ideas and outcomes, negotiate issues and resolve conflicts and engage with both specialist and non-specialist audiences in a socially responsible and ethical manner. In addition to being able to collaborate effectively and work autonomously in a range of contexts, you will also be empowered to pursue ongoing personal and professional development and continually expand your career.

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

Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $18,720 (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 semester.

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

• The number of subjects studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of subjects.
• 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.

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