In partnership with the Australian Financial Review
University of New South Wales
Build foundational expertise in applied finance through a flexible online graduate certificate that develops the practical skills to analyse financial challenges and support informed business decision-making.
Designed for professionals looking to strengthen their finance capability or transition into the field, the Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance provides a practical introduction to contemporary financial decision-making. You'll develop the foundational knowledge needed to understand financial markets, investment principles and corporate finance within today's global business environment.
By combining foundational finance concepts with practical application, you'll build the capability to interpret financial information, evaluate investment opportunities and support informed business decision-making. Flexible elective options allow you to further develop your knowledge in areas such as analytics and financial technology.
The program is delivered 100% online and can be completed part-time in as little as eight months, allowing you to balance study with professional commitments. It also provides a pathway into the Graduate Diploma and Master of Applied Finance, enabling eligible students to continue building their finance expertise through further postgraduate study.
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance, you must successfully complete four courses from the following:
Core units
Complete the following:
Elective units
Select two courses from the following:
Academic requirements
To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance, you must have one of the following:
English language requirements
You may need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency to study at UNSW, depending on your educational background and citizenship. UNSW requires a minimum level of English language competency for enrolment. English language skills are essential for webinar comprehension and the completion of coursework, assignments and examinations.
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you will be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.
Career outcomes
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $20,500 (Full-fee paying place)
Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.
A student’s annual fee may vary by:
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.
