Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance

University of Wollongong

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Qualification

2 TrimestersHigher Degree Research HDR applications can be submitted online at any time. However, applicants applying for an HDR course that includes coursework are not permitted to enrol after the commencement of second week of session.

Course duration

8/31/2025

Start Date

US$11103

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The Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance is an introductory course designed to provide a general understanding of areas in Applied Finance such as financial statement analysis, managerial finance, statistics and corporate governance. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance, you may enrol in a Master of Applied Finance and be eligible for credit for the four subjects completed within the Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting. Progression to other Masters programs, including the MBA, may also be possible with some credit. We value the importance of prior learning and work experience in this course and understand that not all mature age working professionals have completed an undergraduate degree. If you fit this profile, still apply for the course, we will assess your other relevant tertiary qualifications or substantial relevant professional or managerial experience. Course Learning Outcomes Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate: Demonstrate technical, theoretical and industry knowledge of local and international finance. Critically apply technical, theoretical and industry knowledge and skills to propose solutions to routine and/ or emerging problems in finance. Exercise judgment to analyze problems in diverse contexts using economic, finance and institutional perspectives. Communicate in oral and written forms with relevant stakeholders. Collaborate with others in order to achieve outputs relevant to finance. Course Structure To qualify for award of the degree of Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance course code 2121, a student must complete a total of at least 24 credit points.

For international students

A recognised bachelor's or master's degree, or a tertiary qualification with a duration of at least 3 years full-time equivalent plus 3 years full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience. Applicants with 5 years full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience in finance will also be considered. English Requirements IELTS Academic Overall Score of 6.0, reading 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 5.0, speaking 5.0; TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 70, reading 18, writing 18, listening 12, speaking 12; C1 Advanced Cambridge or C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 169; PTE Academic overall score of 54 (Reading and Writing 54, Speaking and Listening 47).

Language requirements

IELTS

score:6

TOEFL

score:70

PTE

score:54

2 TrimestersHigher Degree Research HDR applications can be submitted online at any time. However, applicants applying for an HDR course that includes coursework are not permitted to enrol after the commencement of second week of session. - Full time

Fee

A$16,848.00 (US$ 11,103) per yearTotal course fee: AUD $16,848 Please check with institution*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start Date

8/31/2025

Address

Sydney CBD Campus, Darling Park, Tower 1, Level 2, 201 Sussex Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Sydney, Australia

2 TrimestersHigher Degree Research HDR applications can be submitted online at any time. However, applicants applying for an HDR course that includes coursework are not permitted to enrol after the commencement of second week of session. - Full time

Fee

A$16,848.00 (US$ 11,103) per yearTotal course fee: AUD $16,848

Start Date

8/31/2025

Address

Wollongong Campus, Wollongong, New South Wales, 2522, Illawarra (Wollongong), Australia

About

Located near the pristine beaches of Australia’s east coast, and just an hour and a half from Sydney, the University of Wollongong (UOW) boasts an impressive ranking of being among the best 20 modern universities in the world – as well as being placed in the top 2% of universities on the planet.
Wollongong is the tenth largest city in country and can be found between the Tasman Sea and the mountains, providing a truly Australian experience for international students.
UOW welcomes almost 6000 international students each year to its campuses in Wollongong, the Sydney CBD, and South Western Sydney (Liverpool). The University’s Wollongong campus combines modern teaching facilities with stylish study spaces. UOW’s newest campus is located in Liverpool - a rapidly growing, culturally diverse suburb near Sydney.
The University has an excellent international reputation for teaching standards across all of its faculties, and has an exceptional record of getting graduates job-ready. In fact, UOW is ranked among the top 1% for graduate quality in QS World University Graduate Employers survey, and 73.1% of UOW students secure full-time employment within four months of leaving the University.
Students can choose from a range of UOW accommodation options, located on-campus or in the Wollongong CBD, including brand new self-catered facilities in Kooloobong Village. Students are provided with brilliant academic and wellbeing support throughout their time at UOW, and have access to the online CareerHub which supports them in their job search.
With 120 clubs and societies, and more than 60 sports teams, UOW’s UniActive provides top-class sporting facilities to help you stay active. Live international acts entertain throughout the year at the UniBar.
UOW has a strong international focus and reputation, and offers a range of exchanges, scholarships and bursaries which assist students to transfer from its Dubai, and Hong Kong campuses, from partner institutions in Singapore, and Malaysia, and from four Chinese universities.

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