Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance

What you will study

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of four core subjects, equivalent to 40 credit points. Each subject is worth 10 credit points.

Core subjects

• New Venture Finance
• Financial Reports for Decision Making
• Applied Business Statistics
• Economics

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following:

• Successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline.
• Successfully completed an associate degree, or higher, in a business discipline.
• Successfully completed an advanced diploma, or higher, in a business discipline and have a minimum of five years of general work experience in a related field.
• Have a minimum of three years of full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience in a related field.
• Submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrate potential to pursue graduate studies.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

English language requirements

International applicants must achieve an IELTS 6.5 overall score with a minimum 6.0 in each subset, or equivalent English language proficiency.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• Communicate effectively using Business discipline-appropriate literacy and verbal skills that express complex ideas or contexts and are suited to the audience and context.
• Collaborate effectively in teams in complex contexts.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving to make informed decisions for enterprise futures within global Business contexts.
• Apply numeracy and information literacy skills to make informed decisions for Business situations.
• Identify discipline-appropriate cultural issues and make recommendations for improved Business practice.
• Identify discipline-appropriate corporate socially responsible behaviour and make recommendations for improved Business practice.

Career outcomes

As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:

• Finance
• Banking
• Funds management
• Property investment
• Corporate treasuries

Fees and CSP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $8,699 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

The fee estimates provided are indicative only and subject to change. These estimates are based on the current fee structures for a normal full-time study load. However, the final fees may vary depending on several factors, including the specific subjects chosen, the duration and timing of study and annual fee adjustments (subject to Commonwealth student contribution band rates). Please note that these estimates do not include the Student Services and Amenities Fee.

Commonwealth Supported Places

Studying in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) means that the Australian Government pays part of the fees towards your program, therefore reducing your tuition fees. The remaining amount that you pay is referred to as your Student Contribution.

Your student contribution amount is:

• Calculated per subject 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.