About the course

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 with credit to other Masters programs, including the MBA, may also be possible.

　　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, as we will assess your other relevant tertiary qualifications or substantial relevant professional or managerial experience. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Trimester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Trimester 1 (February), 2024	Wollongong
Trimester 2 (May), 2024	Wollongong
Trimester 1 (February), 2025	Wollongong
Trimester 2 (May), 2025	Wollongong
Trimester 1 (February), 2026	Wollongong
Trimester 2 (May), 2026	Wollongong

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Wollongong

A recognised Bachelor degree or a tertiary academic qualification with duration of at least 3 years? full-time equivalent. Applicants with 5 years? full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience in Finance will also be considered. Applications with other relevant tertiary qualifications and/or substantial relevant professional or managerial experience will be referred to the Faculty for consideration. The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program: IELTS Academic: 6.0 with subscores of 6.0 in each section. TOEFL ibt: 70 (Reading 18, Writing 18, Listening 12, Speaking 12).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 70.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Wollongong. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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