Deakin University
Graduate Certificate of Digital Finance
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Enhance your online learning experience and position yourself for success in the fintech era by mastering essential tools in digital finance, including blockchain and cryptocurrency.
Course overview
Artificial intelligence, blockchain, data analytics and cryptocurrency are just a few of the technologies transforming the finance industry. These innovations are enabling new players, products and business models to emerge, forcing established institutions to adapt and fundamentally changing the industry.
Develop fundamental knowledge of the digital transformation of financial markets, understand the technologies behind innovative financial products and services and gain critical insights into how data analytics empowers more intelligent financial decision-making.
The knowledge and skills you gain from the Graduate Certificate of Digital Finance are applicable across a broad range of finance roles and levels of seniority. Early career professionals will find the course particularly valuable for analyst roles, including financial, credit, investment, digital banking, or regulatory technology and compliance (regtech).
Key facts
July, 2026
November, 2026
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Digital Finance, students must attain a total of four credit points including three core units and one course elective unit.
Core units
- Financial Markets and Digital Innovations
- Fintech Foundations and Cryptocurrencies
- Artificial Intelligence Strategies and Enterprise Applications
Course electives
- Financial Data Analytics
- Managing Digital Transformation
- Ethics of Digital Transformation
- Principles of Finance
Entry requirements
Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Completion of a bachelor's degree or higher.
- At least two years of& relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent).
English language requirements
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised English-speaking country.
- IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent.
- Other evidence of English language proficiency (contact the university for more information).
Recognition of Prior Learning
The university aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
You can also refer to Deakin's Recognition of Prior Learning system, which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate after their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured that your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.
- Apply specialised financial technology knowledge and digital skills in financial decision-making.
- Communicate financial information and data to support business decision-making.
- Apply specialised digital technologies to find, manage and disseminate complex financial data and solutions.
- Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise financial data to improve financial decision-making.
- Identify solutions to complex business problems using financial technology and data analytics.
Career outcomes
This course provides you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in roles including:
- Digital Banking Business Analyst
- Technology/innovation Consultant
- Financial/credit/investment Analyst
- Regulatory Technology/Risk/Compliance Analyst
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $17,100 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of four credit points (normally four units) per year.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- 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 course.