Edith Cowan University

Graduate Certificate of Accounting and Finance

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

Gain a foundation in accounting, finance and business analytics to support future study and career development.

Course overview

This course introduces the principles of accounting, finance and quantitative business skills for applicants seeking to step into the fields of accounting and finance. 

The topics you study are aligned with the requirements from the major Australian professional accounting and finance bodies. Students in this course may intend to pursue further expertise in the accounting and finance areas by progressing to the Graduate Diploma of Accounting and Finance, the Master of Professional Accounting, or the Master of Finance and Banking.

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 $5,600
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Intake
February, 2027
July, 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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What you will study

The course has three units of study. Each unit is valued at 20 credit points.

  • Accounting Concepts and Applications
  • Business Finance
  • Quantitative Skills for Business

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To gain entry to the Graduate Certificate of Accounting and Finance, you will need to have one of the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.

English language requirements

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS academic overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).
  • Bachelor's degree from a country specified on the university's English Proficiency Bands page.
  • I completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at the postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
  • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the university's English Proficiency Bands page.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Employment opportunities in accounting relate to providing services in financial reporting, taxation, auditing, insolvency, budgeting, cost management, planning and decision-making by organisations and individuals; and advisory services on compliance and performance requirements for statutory and strategic governance. Employment opportunities in finance relate to investment management and advice, corporate treasury, banking and financial services.

Graduates may pursue roles such as:

  • Financial Accountant
  • Management Accountant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Budget Analyst
  • Corporate Treasurer
  • Financial Market Dealer
  • Investment Adviser
  • Investment Manager
  • Lending Consultant
  • Entrepreneur
  • Small Business Owner

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a body of specialised accounting and finance knowledge and practice by planning, implementing and evaluating functions in a business setting.
  • Apply high-level, independent judgement when analysing and evaluating complex problems to generate creative solutions.
  • Communicate specialised knowledge and concepts in accounting and finance to various audiences in business settings.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Full-fee paying place

Indicative unit fee in 2027: $5,600 (20-credit-point unit)
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $16,800
Indicative full-course fee: $16,800

The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on the 60 credit point (three units) course structure completed over six months.

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.