In partnership with the Australian Financial Review
University of New South Wales
Gain a comprehensive understanding of technological advancement implications on the current and future states of the financial services industry.
The program is designed for those who see the growing number of, and diversity of, employment opportunities where financial technology capabilities are required and where premium salaries are being offered. Courses are delivered 100% online in seven-week blocks, meaning you could graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology in as little as eight months.
The Graduate Certificate provides you with the skills employers demand, in a fast-tracked model, and gives you a pathway to study the Master of Financial Technology.
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology, you must complete four courses, comprising three core courses and one elective, or four core courses.
Core courses
Electives
Academic requirements
To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology you must have one of the following:
Articulation pathways exist to the Graduate Diploma and Masters program if the student completes this program with a minimum WAM of 65.
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:
Career outcomes
Indicative total fee in 2025: $20,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative fee is based on an estimated average and are subject to choice of elective course. The fees listed are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than one Equivalent Full Time Student Load (eight courses per year).
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
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.
