Graduate Certificate of Finance
Business, administration and law
Finance – the study of activities associated with banking, capital markets, investments, money, credit and debt – is a continuously evolving and exciting field. Those with corporate finance and investment management skills are in demand across the globe. Offering considerable flexibility, the Graduate Certificate of Finance is ideal for those wishing to transition to the finance industry or those seeking a comprehensive understanding of finance to progress in their existing field. With four commencing dates each year, and four units of study, you’ll progress through structured learning activities facilitated by teachers with extensive industry experience. If your prior studies aren’t in the fields of business or finance, this course is a pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and the Master of Applied Finance.
Official- Duration
- 6 months
- Qualification
- Graduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Online
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 099618C
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Course overview
Finance – the study of activities associated with banking, capital markets, investments, money, credit and debt – is a continuously evolving and exciting field. Those with corporate finance and investment management skills are in demand across the globe. Offering considerable flexibility, the Graduate Certificate of Finance is ideal for those wishing to transition to the finance industry or those seeking a comprehensive understanding of finance to progress in their existing field. With four commencing dates each year, and four units of study, you’ll progress through structured learning activities facilitated by teachers with extensive industry experience. If your prior studies aren’t in the fields of business or finance, this course is a pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and the Master of Applied Finance.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent, or Five years (full-time equivalent) of relevant professional work experience Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent, or Five years (full-time equivalent) of relevant professional work experience
Additional entry requirement
Recognised AQF-7-equivalent bachelor degree; course-specific WAM, discipline, qualification or experience; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Online | 20 September 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Online | 11 January 2027 | — | $22,800per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Online | 28 June 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Online
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate of Financemq.edu.au
- Macquarie Universitymq.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Academic Entry for International Students - Undergraduate (July 2026)Official source
- Macquarie Undergraduate Course Guide 2027Official source
- Academic entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source
- Macquarie official 2027 Coursefinder pagesOfficial source
- Macquarie English language requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source