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University of Technology Sydney

Graduate Certificate in Finance

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

This course is tailored for professionals outside the financial services industry, who wish to transition to careers in banking and finance. Opt for this course to gain a foundational understanding of finance theory, and to see how it is applied in practice.

Course overview

By completing the course, they develop competencies in financial decision-making that can be applied in professional practice. Content delivery is interactive, and combines theory and practice.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $5,153.25
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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 24 credit points (normally four subjects) per semester or year.
Campus
Ultimo
Intake
27th July, 2026
Units
4
Fees
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What you will study

The course comprises 24 credit points, made up of four compulsory subjects.

Core subjects

  • Financial Management
  • Financial Modelling and Analysis
  • Investment Management
  • Capital Markets

Entry requirement

Applicants must have one of the following:

  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent.
  • A minimum of four years full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience and a general capacity to undertake tertiary education.

Relevant professional experience refers to any current work experience in which you have developed skills, knowledge and competencies directly related to the course for which you are applying. This includes roles such as managers, professionals, technicians, community, personal service, clerical, administrative, or sales workers across various industries.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience, you need Curriculum Vitae and Statement of service in one of the following formats:

  • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
  • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
  • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
  • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations and the nature of the business
  • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

English language requirements

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is:

  • IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21
  • AE5: Pass
  • PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50
  • C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Recognition of Prior Learning

There is no Recognition of Prior Learning available for this course.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Career options include management-level positions in finance sector, industry or government.

Learning outcomes

  • Apply innovative and integrated solutions to finance and business problems
  • Communicate financial information and decisions clearly in an appropriate form to stakeholders
  • Collaborate in teams and with finance stakeholders to deliver project outcomes
  • Apply ethical theories and decision-making frameworks to financial practice to create equitable and sustainable outcomes for the economy and society
  • Use professional and technological skills and knowledge necessary for professional practice in finance
  • Be business professionals who work effectively for and with Indigenous Australians

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative first-year and total tuition fee in 2026: $20,613 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 24 credit points per semester or year.

Student fees may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of subjects 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 with the cost of a university program.