The University of Queensland
Graduate Certificate in Commerce
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationDevelop specialist knowledge and skills in applied finance, professional accounting and information systems to think critically, make confident decisions and advance your career.
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.
You'll study 3 of the 4 foundation courses, and can study one course that is a specialist course or a foundation course in the field of your choice (accounting, information services or finance).
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.
Delivery mode
The University of Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
- to have completed post-secondary study, plus 5 years of full-time equivalent work experience, or
- 7 years of full-time equivalent work experience.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed.
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
- to have completed post-secondary study, plus 5 years of full-time equivalent work experience, or
- 7 years of full-time equivalent work experience.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-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
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6.
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.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$18,960
$24,080
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Commerce will prepare you for the following roles.
Financial Advisor
A Financial Advisor develops strategies to help clients reach their financial goals. You might work with individual clients, small businesses or la...
Investment Banker
An Investment Banker assists clients in managing their finances, focusing on investments, mergers, and acquisitions. You might work in an investmen...
Market Analyst
A Market Analyst conducts research to determine potential markets for products and services. You’ll look at data on current consumer behaviour and ...
Portfolio Manager
A Portfolio Manager oversees the investments of large organisations or individual clients. You might determine portfolio goals and make investment ...
Risk Analyst
A Risk Analyst analyses information and data to assess risk. You might work in banking, insurance or a range of other industries. Risk Analysts mak...
About The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. We strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.
Our core purpose is to deliver for the public good through excellence in education, research and engagement with our communities and partners: local, national and global.
At UQ, we offer rich and varied educational experiences that are designed to foster a sense of belonging, while equipping our students to be leaders within their field with the agility to thrive in a global environment.
