Macquarie University

Graduate Certificate of Finance Online

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

Interpret financial data, assess economic influences and apply finance principles to support confident decision-making across a range of business and investment contexts.

Course overview

Macquarie University’s Graduate Certificate of Finance gives you the technical foundations to understand financial markets, evaluate financial information and contribute to better-informed business decisions. It is suitable for professionals extending their financial capabilities and those preparing to transition into the finance industry.

You will learn how financial principles operate in practice, use quantitative and economic analysis to assess complex situations, and interpret financial statements through modelling and applied case studies. The course is delivered by industry-experienced teaching staff, helping you connect financial theory with the decisions faced by organisations and investors.

Delivered 100% online, the course can be completed in six months of full-time study or the part-time equivalent. It also provides a pathway to Macquarie University’s Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance or Master of Applied Finance.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,175
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Intake
11th January, 2027
5th April, 2027
28th June, 2027
20th September, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

To earn the Graduate Certificate of Finance, you must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 10 credit points.

Core units

  • Finance Principles
  • Case Studies in Applied Finance
  • Quantitative and Economic Analysis
  • Financial Statement Analysis and Modelling

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible for this course, applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

  • Hold a bachelor’s degree at Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, or a recognised equivalent.
  • Have at least five years of relevant professional work experience or the full-time equivalent.

Supporting documents

Applicants must submit an up-to-date résumé or curriculum vitae.

Following the initial assessment, applicants may also be required to provide:

  • A personal statement video.
  • Two completed Applicant Referee Check forms.

English language requirements

Applicants must provide evidence of at least one of the following:

  • A qualification completed in an approved country with English as the language of instruction.
  • An IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent.
  • Other accepted evidence of English language proficiency.

Contact the university for further information.

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 reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:

  • Credit risk analyst
  • Finance manager
  • Financial adviser or analyst
  • Fintech manager
  • Fund manager
  • Investment adviser
  • Mortgage broker
  • Risk management specialist
  • Stockbroker

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2027: $16,700 (Full-fee paying place)

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • 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.