University of Queensland
Graduate Certificate in Commerce
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Develop specialist knowledge and skills in applied finance, professional accounting and information systems.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Commerce has been designed to equip you with highly regarded formal qualifications in finance, accounting or information systems, and provide you with the know-how to move into senior management or financial roles.
The graduate certificate is usually taken by students who want to get a taste of university life without committing to the full master's degree. Often, students can progress into the master's program after completing the graduate certificate if they meet a certain level.
Key facts
27th July, 2026
What you will study
Students must complete eight units (four courses) comprising:
- Six to eight units from GCCom Flexible Core Courses
- Zero to two units from GCCom Program Elective Courses
Each course is valued at two units.
Complete six to eight units from the following:
- Accounting
- Information Systems for Management
- Economics for Commerce
- Finance
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need one of the following:
- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
- To have completed post-secondary study, plus five years of full-time equivalent work experience.
- Seven years of full-time equivalent work experience.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a seven-point scale in your previous qualification. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed.
English language requirements
For international students, you must demonstrate that you meet one of the following English proficiency requirements:
- IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ.
- TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
- PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
- BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
- CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Quantitative analyst
- Pricing strategy lead
- Performance analyst
- Compliance manager
- Transaction services director
- Business analyst
- Systems analyst
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $20,920 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative annual fee is based on your approximate yearly cost of tuition (eight units).
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of courses studied.
- Choice of courses.
- 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.