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.
IELTS overall minimum - 7.0
IELTS section minimum - 6.0
Pursuing a career in finance can be challenging, yet rewarding, as it can open up a range of career opportunities and enable you to become a leader in the global business environment. A Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance at the University of Newcastle will equip you with a highly regarded qualification that provides superior fundamental finance knowledge, including high-level analytical skills that are transferable across the finance sector, and can be used to inform decision-making across other areas of business.
The University of Newcastle provides flexible study options. Courses are run in trimesters and students are provided with an opportunity to study at a pace which suits their personal and professional lives.
CRICOS code: 032749A
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Core Courses
Foundations of Business Analysis
Corporate Finance
Financial and Management Accounting
Directed Courses
Managing Under Uncertainty
Globalisation
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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
OSHC: 629 ($) AUD per year
