University of Technology Sydney
Graduate Certificate in Finance
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Develop foundational finance knowledge through financial management, investment analysis and capital markets, combining financial theory with applied techniques to support decision-making in contemporary financial services.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Finance at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is designed for professionals seeking to transition into banking and finance or develop foundational knowledge of financial principles. The course examines financial theory and its application in professional settings, with a focus on financial decision-making and contemporary industry practices.
Study covers financial management, financial modelling and analysis, investment management and capital markets. You will explore techniques for evaluating financial information, assessing investment opportunities and understanding financial markets. Learning combines theoretical concepts with interactive activities and practical applications, providing opportunities to develop analytical capabilities and an understanding of professional finance practices.
The course comprises four compulsory subjects totalling 24 credit points and can be completed in six months full-time or one year part-time at the UTS City campus. It forms part of an articulated pathway that includes the Graduate Diploma in Finance and further postgraduate finance study. Graduates are also eligible to apply for Affiliate or Associate membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).
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 requirements
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: Overall 6.5, writing 6.0.
- TOEFL iBT (0–120): Overall 79, writing 21.
- TOEFL iBT (1–6): Overall 4, writing 4.5.
- UTS College Academic English 5 (AE5): Pass.
- Pearson PTE: Overall 58, writing 50.
- Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall 176, writing 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
Indicative first-year and total tuition fee in 2026: $20,613 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 24 credit points per semester or year.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- 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 with the cost of a university program.