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The accelerated online Graduate Certificate in Finance is designed to provide the required foundation for those who have no background in finance; are looking for a career change; or want to pursue further studies in finance. Throughout your study, you will gain a solid foundation in sustainable financial practices – whether you choose to undertake more advanced study or take on new challenges in the financial sector.
Our Graduate Certificate in Finance consists of four courses from the Master of Finance. Accelerated mode means each course runs for six weeks, allowing you to complete one course at a time and still graduate in eight months.You will gain technical competencies and analytical skills and learn how to apply financial theory and quantitative techniques to various financial scenarios.You will also be able to connect with staff and students who are active and experienced in the financial sector. Our interactive learning environment will deepen your learning experience, expand your professional network, and prepare you for an increasingly globalised and competitive financial market sector.
Best of all, this degree is a direct pathway into our Master of Financial Planning.
- Duration
- 4 teaching periods
- Requirements
- Any Bachelor degree (4.0 GPA), or
- Relevant work experience
- Delivery mode
- Online
- Start date More start dates may be available, see full degree listing for details.
- Teaching Period 5 - 7 Sep 2020
- Teaching Period 6 - 2 Nov 2020
- Time commitment
- 25 hours per week
- Fees
- $13,500 2020 indicative annual fee
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- 24/7 Library resources
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- 24/7 Tutoring access
- Assessments
- Online Some courses may require attending a supervised exam. View the course listing for details.
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