University of Western Australia
Graduate Certificate in Finance
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Designed to provide you with a practical grounding in financial affairs.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Finance will equip you to apply technical knowledge and skills to a variety of finance problems, such as capital investment decisions, investment analysis, and the management of option portfolios.
This short course can serve as an entry point into the Master of Applied Finance or Master of Commerce.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 24 points, comprising four units:
- Financial Statement Analysis and Business Valuation
- Finance Essentials
- International Financial Analysis
- Investments
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have one of the following:
- A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA, and either:
- The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent.
- At least two years of professional experience in a relevant occupation.
- Significant work experience including at least five years with a material level of responsibility.
English language requirements
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the university to be eligible for a place.
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Finance graduates are in demand across a range of industries such as consulting, corporate finance, financial planning, financial risk management, funds management, insurance, and investment banking.
Learning outcomes
You'll learn to:
- Critically analyse and synthesise knowledge and provide solutions to complex finance problems.
- Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately in relation to complex issues in finance to a variety of audiences.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual course fee in 2025: $17,050 (domestic full-fee paying place)
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
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.