Course Overview

About This Course

Get ready to take the next step in your career in finance, banking, funds management, property investment and corporate treasuries. Reach your potential. With a Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance from Western. This postgraduate degree gives you the technical knowledge you need to thrive in an evolving and increasingly sophisticated financial environment. Gives you opportunities to put your newfound knowledge into practice. Offers you access to academics and business leaders with real-world experience of the financial sector. Prepares you to take the world by storm. The Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance addresses practitioners in finance, banking, funds management and corporate treasuries, who want to improve their professional position. The certificate is specifically designed to encompass all these fields so that students can choose the subjects appropriate to their career opportunities. It provides students with a first round of technical knowledge necessary to function in an evolving and increasingly sophisticated financial environment with an emphasis on the practical application of these techniques. Study and save: Discounted student fees are available through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) when undertaking this course in 2026.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

Level 4, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Tuition Fee

$8,699*

Duration

Full Time: 6 Months (Available Part Time)*

Intakes

Q4 (starts 14 September 2026) | Q1 (starts 04 January 2027)

Study Mode

Full Time / Part Time

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Tertiary Education: Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline; Or Have an Associate Degree, or higher, in a business discipline; Or Have an advanced diploma, or higher, in a business discipline and have a minimum of five years general work experience in a related field; Or Have a minimum of three years full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience in a related field; Or Submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
Work Experience (to cover paid work experience, traineeships, work placements): Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application. https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/content/dam/digital/pdf/Statement_of_Service.PDF

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:

Finance
Banking
Funds management
Property investment
Corporate treasuries

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units4 units

ECON7001

Economics

Core — 10 credit points

ACCT7015

Information for Decision Making

Core — 10 credit points

BUSM7072

New Venture Finance

Core — 10 credit points

MATH7003

Applied Business Statistics

Core — 10 credit points

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance offered?

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance is offered at the Parramatta City campus (UAC 950243).

How long does the Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance take to complete?

The program is 6 months full time, and is also available part time.

When can I start the Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance?

There are multiple intake dates available: 30 March 2026 (Q2), 22 June 2026 (Q3), 14 September 2026 (Q4), and 04 January 2027 (Q1).

How much does the Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance cost?

The indicative annual domestic student fee is from $11,885. Discounted student fees are also available through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) when undertaking this course in 2026. International student fees are AUD $39,337.

Is the School of Business at Western Sydney University accredited?

Yes, the School of Business has been awarded AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation for its excellence in business education.

Application

How to Apply

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $65,000 to $85,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $85,000 to $110,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $110,000 to $150,000 per year

Career Paths

Financial AnalystInvestment Banking AnalystPortfolio ManagerRisk Analyst / Risk ManagerCredit Analyst

Key Skills

Financial modelling and quantitative analysisPortfolio construction and investment managementRisk identification, measurement, and managementCorporate valuation and equity analysisDerivatives pricing and hedging strategies

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Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance

About This Course

Available Locations

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Entry Requirements

Where this takes you

Accreditation & Migration

Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Apply

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