The University of Western Australia
Graduate Certificate in Finance
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationAre you looking for a career in corporate banking and finance, stock-market trading, insurance, investment management and other areas of applied finance? UWA’s postgraduate courses in finance are designed to provide you with a practical grounding in financial affairs.
This course 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 (subject to students achieving a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent).
Delivery mode
The University of Western Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 35 Stirling Highway, Perth
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
- a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, including an Introductory Financial Accounting unit or equivalent, as recognised by UWA; and either:
- the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; or
- at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
- significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
Course fees
$33,100
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Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Finance will prepare you for the following roles.
Banker
A Banker carries out a range of tasks in a bank or financial institution such as a credit union or building society. You might process bank transac...
Credit Manager
A Credit Manager oversees the processing of loan applications for a bank, financial broker or other financial institution. You might manage a team...
Finance Director
A Finance Director oversees the financial health of an organisation. You might work in a corporate setting, a non-profit, or government agency. Fin...
Finance Manager
A Finance Manager oversees financial and accounting activities for a business or organisation. You might manage budgets and develop financial strat...
Financial Planner
A Financial Planner offers professional advice to clients on how they might reach their financial goals. You might make recommendations based on yo...
Fund Manager
A Fund Manager looks after financial dealings on behalf of clients. You might manage bank accounts, make investments or buy and sell shares. Fund M...
About The University of Western Australia
Just 10 minutes from Perth city, UWA is located on the banks of the Swan River, or Derbal Yerrigan, on the land of the Whadjuk Nation.
We have the immense privilege of sitting on the sacred soil where Western Australian kaartdijin, or knowledge, began. It has been a place to gather and learn for tens of thousands of years, with stories and lessons shared from generation to generation of the world’s oldest continuous culture.
Today, we welcome you to continue seeking and sharing wisdom with us. Our students take their learning beyond the books, at the cutting edge of knowledge creation, from passionate lecturers with real industry experience and connections. We’ll support them in their learning journeys and help set them up for a career they’ll love.
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