| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-06-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Finance provides a practical foundation in financial analysis, investment strategies, and international financial markets. It equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to excel in various finance roles, including consulting, portfolio management, and risk analysis. The program offers flexibility and real-world applications, preparing students to meet the high demand for finance professionals across industries.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Graduate Certificate in Finance is designed to provide students with a practical grounding in financial affairs. It equips students 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).
Outline:
- Core Units (24 points):
Careers:
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. Graduate Careers Australia lists the financial services industry as the fourth largest sector of the Australian economy, accounting for more than eight per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employing nearly 400,000 people.
Other:
- Flexibility: The program offers flexibility for students to balance work and studies, with options for part-time study, after-hours units, and intensive units.
- Real-world Case Studies: The program uses real-world case studies and examples to apply learning and problem-solving skills.
- Extensive Databases: Students have access to extensive databases, including Bloomberg and Reuters Eikon, to analyze the fundamentals of a firm and create investment reports.
- Communication Skills: Students will learn to communicate clearly, effectively, and appropriately in relation to complex issues in finance to a variety of audiences.
Entry Requirements:
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, including an Introductory Financial Accounting unit or equivalent, as recognised by UWA; and either:(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; or(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or(2) significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
