University of Southern Queensland
Graduate Certificate of Business (Finance)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Gain a deeper understanding of Australian and global financial markets.
Course overview
- Advance finance expertise by developing an in‑depth understanding of the Australian and global markets, how companies create value for their shareholders, and foreign exchange and corporate credit risk.
- Be career‑ready—as consumers and businesses alike rely more heavily on FinTech (financial technology) to improve and automate traditional forms of finance, professionals skilled in these areas are in increasing demand.
- Explore and understand various forms of FinTech, including artificial intelligence, digital currency, robotics, blockchains and machine learning.
- Learn more about the behaviour of investors within investor psychology and explore key principles of portfolio management and financial decision‑making—from investment strategies to ongoing management of assets.
- Graduate with a solid understanding of how to use the advancements of technology for improved delivery of financial products and services.
This postgraduate qualification is designed to help students advance in their workplaces and can be a stepping stone if they want to go on to study degrees such as the Master of Business and the Master of Information Systems.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
Toowoomba
14th September, 2026
What you will study
To complete this degree students must fulfil four units.
- FinTech Innovation
- Financial Decision Making in Organisations
- Financial Risk
- Investor Psychology and Portfolio Management
Entry requirements
To be considered for admission into this course, you will need to have one of the following qualifications:
- Completion of an Australian university bachelor's degree in any area, or equivalent.
- A minimum of five years of professional work experience, or equivalent.
English language requirements
You'll need to meet the applicable English language requirements, and this degree requires:
- IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four components - listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Alternative English language proficiency tests may also be accepted.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Evaluate available digital technologies and automation relevant to the domain of specialist expertise.
- Communicate knowledge to audiences to build professional credibility.
- Design solutions to dynamic issues by applying established theories in an area of expertise.
- Interpret informational inputs to ensure that the interests of others (including organisational, cultural/societal and environmental) are considered.
- Cultivate a professional identity and career trajectory by exhibiting the human capabilities and knowledge demanded by modern organisations.
Career outcomes
Add to existing qualifications and professional portfolio with career opportunities in financial services, personal financial planning, foreign exchange, financial policy, insurance, market research and banking.
Positions within government are in high demand. Career opportunities exist for finance graduates in the Department of Defence and in the field of financial crime, an emerging field with a focus on anti‑money laundering, counter‑terrorism and fraud.
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $8,696 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of four units (normally four courses) per semester or year.
Student annual fees may vary in accordance with:
- 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.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the 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 programs.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per the course 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.