Queensland University of Technology
Graduate Certificate in Business (Applied Finance)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Equips professionals with practical financial expertise through a flexible, industry-focused curriculum designed for real-world impact.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Business (Applied Finance) program is a suitable choice for individuals with limited finance experience looking to pivot their careers or progress into managerial finance roles.
Students explore how finance can be used in a commercial sense and how this impacts important organisational and managerial decisions in today's complex and demanding financial landscape.
You'll also delve into economics and gain a broad understanding of the economic forces that impact business and government. This will equip you with knowledge and technical and problem-solving skills that will be further developed throughout your studies.
As you progress through your studies, you'll examine the approaches and technologies used by enterprises to investigate business issues and develop insights for effective business strategy.
Key facts
July, 2026
What you will study
Students are required to complete 48 credit points (four units).
Core units
- Applied Economics
- Managerial Finance
- Data Analysis for Financial Managers
- Business Intelligence
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, you must have one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.
- A recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in any discipline and at least two years of full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience.
- At least five years of full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience.
Outcomes
Potential career options for graduates include:
- Banking professional
- Chief financial officer
- Finance professor
- Financial project manager
- Fintech specialist
- Hedge fund manager
- Investment manager
- Private equity executive
- Stockbroker
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative 2026 fee: $18,400 per year full-time for 48 credit points (domestic full-fee paying place)
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. QUT reviews fees annually. They may be subject to increases.
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.