Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance

at University of Newcastle

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance focuses on developing fundamental knowledge and skills relating to the operation of financial markets, financial risk management and corporate treasury strategies.

You will gain an understanding of accounting standards, develop analytical skills for the evaluation of investment opportunities, and acquire knowledge of key institutions within the finance industry.

Core Courses
 

• Managing Under Uncertainty    
• Globalisation    
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation    

Entry into the Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance (40 units) will be available for applicants who have:
 

• 3 year Bachelors Degree not in the discipline; or
• 3 year Diploma in the discipline; or
• 3 year Diploma not in the discipline + 1 year relevant business experience; or
• 2 year Diploma in the discipline + 2 years relevant business experience; or
• 2 year Diploma not in the discipline + 3 years relevant business experience; or
• At least 5 years business experience.

Students will be required to successfully complete a Business Academic Skills Program (BASP) which will be of 6 weeks duration. The BASP will be non-fee based and can be completed concurrently with courses in the Graduate Certificate.

Only after the successful completion of the Graduate Certificate and the academic skills program will students be eligible to formally enrol in the Masters Program. They will, however, receive 40 units credit by virtue of the studies they will have already completed. Therefore they will be required to do an additional 80 units to complete their Masters Degree.

Fees
AUD 20,730 

Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units).

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance is a qualification that provides graduates with the fundamental understanding and practical skills to operate in the financial services sector. With your enhanced knowledge and capabilities, you will be able to produce high quality financial analysis; a commodity in demand in the current business environment.

The program equips students with essential analytical skills and financial management expertise to pursue a career in financial planning, securities analysis, stock brokering, funds management, banking and foreign exchange management just to name a few. This knowledge and skills underpin roles including:
 

• Business Analyst
• Business Relationship Manager
• Finance Manager
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Planner
• Investment Banker
• Management Consultant
• Portfolio Analyst
• Stockbroker