University of New South Wales
Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
The 100% online program is designed for professionals who want the fundamental knowledge to make sound financial decisions at all business levels.
Course overview
UNSW’s online Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance provides students with the foundations to solve financial problems at the corporate level, manage the business and financial functions of firms in several countries, and understand modern investments to prepare for market challenges.
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance offers three core courses and one elective, allowing fundamental finance skills to complement choice and student direction. Select from key areas including analytics and financial technology – whatever your interests, this program delivers access to the latest thinking and current research in finance.
Key facts
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What you will study
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance, you must complete four courses.
Core courses
Complete the following:
- Portfolio Management
- International Finance
- Corporate Finance
Electives
Choose one of the following:
- Private Equity and Venture Capital
- Equity Valuation
- Fixed Income
- Derivatives
- Ethics and Professional Standards
- Financial Management
- FinTech Ecosystems and Industry Insights
- Principles of Programming
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Business Economics
- Law Regulation and Ethics
- Technical Tools for FinTech
- Decentralised Finance
- Tech Disruption in Payments and Transfers
- Tech Disruption in Funding and Lending
- Data Management for FinTech
- Robo Advisory and Portfolio Optimisation
- Introductory Data Analysis
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance, you must have one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline.
- Three years of relevant work experience in a commercial or public service organisation related to business, banking or finance.
English language requirements
You may need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency to study at UNSW, depending on your educational background and citizenship. UNSW requires a minimum level of English language competency for enrolment. English language skills are essential for webinar comprehension and the completion of coursework, assignments and examinations.
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you will be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses.
- Prior study in the medium of English.
- Other qualifications.
- English waivers.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
- Finance analyst
- Financial planner
- Portfolio risk analyst
- Financial investment analyst
- Private banker
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative total fee in 2025: $20,000 domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative fee is based on an estimated average and are subject to choice of elective course. The fees listed are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than one Equivalent Full Time Student Load (eight courses 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.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.