University of Technology Sydney
Graduate Certificate in Finance
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
This course is tailored for professionals outside the financial services industry, who wish to transition to careers in banking and finance. Opt for this course to gain a foundational understanding of finance theory, and to see how it is applied in practice.

Course overview
By completing the course, they develop competencies in financial decision-making that can be applied in professional practice. Content delivery is interactive, and combines theory and practice.
Key facts
What you will study
The course comprises 24 credit points, made up of four compulsory subjects.
Core subjects
- Financial Management
- Financial Modelling and Analysis
- Investment Management
- Capital Markets
Entry requirement
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent.
- A minimum of four years full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience and a general capacity to undertake tertiary education.
Relevant professional experience refers to any current work experience in which you have developed skills, knowledge and competencies directly related to the course for which you are applying. This includes roles such as managers, professionals, technicians, community, personal service, clerical, administrative, or sales workers across various industries.
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience, you need Curriculum Vitae and Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
English language requirements
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is:
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21
- AE5: Pass
- PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50
- C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Recognition of Prior Learning
There is no Recognition of Prior Learning available for this course.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Career options include management-level positions in finance sector, industry or government.
Learning outcomes
- Apply innovative and integrated solutions to finance and business problems
- Communicate financial information and decisions clearly in an appropriate form to stakeholders
- Collaborate in teams and with finance stakeholders to deliver project outcomes
- Apply ethical theories and decision-making frameworks to financial practice to create equitable and sustainable outcomes for the economy and society
- Use professional and technological skills and knowledge necessary for professional practice in finance
- Be business professionals who work effectively for and with Indigenous Australians
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated tuition fee per session in 2025: $19,725 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The estimated fee is calculated based on a study load of 24 credit points per session.
Tuition fees are charged:
- Based on the particular course in which you are enrolled.
- Based on the number of credit points in which you are enrolled.
- At the rates set for the current year and revised annually.
In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.
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.