- How long it takes
- 6 months
- full time
- Level
- Graduate certificate
- University
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW
Is this course right for you?
What the Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how money and markets work
- a head for numbers and basic financial concepts
- good written and verbal communication skills
- a methodical approach to solving problems
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs a degree can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Bank Manager
A bank manager runs a bank branch, making lending decisions and managing the staff and the results the branch is measured on.
Median pay$110,000
Investment Administrator
Investment administrators keep the records and transactions behind an investment portfolio accurate, so super funds, custodians and brokers know exactly what they hold.
Median pay$77,000 (estimate)
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Course page for University of Wollongong (opens in a new tab)
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
4.3from 747 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course and assessment changes can disrupt study
- Website for The University of Newcastle (opens in a new tab)
The University of Newcastle
Newcastle City Precinct, NSW
4.2from 494 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $7,250 in total
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Friendly and supportive staff and students
- Welcoming and diverse community
What to weigh up
- Replies can be slow
- Admin processes can be slow
- Support services can be hard to access
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance.
- Financial statement analysis
- Financial markets
- Financial risk management
- Corporate finance
- Statistics for finance
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?