Graduate Certificate of Finance
Graduate Certificate of Finance
Summary 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…
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Summary
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.
Key features
Get introduced to emerging fields
Develop fundamental technical finance knowledge and skills. Get the required academic background for further postgrad study
Undertake this course as a pathway to the Diploma of Applied Finance or the Master of Applied Finance. Transition to a career in finance
Gain the knowledge and skills to seamlessly transition to the finance industry, even if your background isn’t in finance. Study when and where it suits you
Study a flexible and portable course, delivered by industry-experienced staff, that’s offered on campus and online.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Credit risk analyst
Finance manager
Financial adviser or analyst
Fintech manager
Fund manager
Investment adviser
Mortgage broker
Risk management specialist
Stockbroker
Employers
Accounting firms
Banks and financial institutions
Environmental and conservation groups
Financial technology firms
Investment firms
Public service
Reserve Bank of Australia
Wealth management and financial advising firms
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
