Graduate Certificate in Finance
The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00126G
Are you looking for a career in corporate banking and finance, stock-market trading, insurance, investment management and other areas of applied finance? UWA’s postgraduate courses in finance are designed to provide you with a practical grounding in financial affairs.This course will equip you 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).
Structure
This course comprises one core unit and three option units. Core unit: Introduction to Finance. Option units: Risk Management and Financial Instruments, Quantitative Methods in Finance, Financial Statement Analysis and Business Valuation, Trading and Markets, Funds Management, Private Wealth Management and Venture Capital.
Subjects
- Finance
Standard 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.
Study pathways
Students who complete this course with a weighted average mark of at least 65% can progress into the Master of Applied Finance or Master of Commerce, with full credit for completed units.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley | Domestic: $16,550 International: $22,950 | No |
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