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University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

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Graduate Certificate of Business (Finance)

  • Graduate Certificate

Gain a deeper understanding of Australian and global financial markets with UniSQ's Graduate Certificate of Business (Finance). Throughout the degree you will develop your skills in business finance, stockbroking, investment management, international financial management and financial economics.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep
Domestic Fees
$14,200 per year

About this course

Overview
  • Gain a deeper understanding of Australian and global financial markets with UniSQ's Graduate Certificate of Business (Finance). Throughout the degree you will develop your skills in business finance, stockbroking, investment management, international financial management and financial economics.
  • With both theoretical study and practical application, this specialisation will equip you with the tools and techniques required to make finance-based decisions.
Further study

After completing the Graduate Certificate of Business (Finance), you have the option to take the credit from your studies and go on to complete the Graduate Diploma of Business.

Thinking of studying in 2023? UniSQ will be delivering flexible new ways of teaching, with different calendar offerings, making the balance of study and life easier. Read more in our new academic calendar FAQs.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements
  • Completion of an Australian university Bachelor degree in any area, or equivalent.
    or
  • A minimum of five years' professional work experience, or equivalent. Further information on admission through work experience is available.
English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Study locations

Springfield

Toowoomba

Career pathways

Career outcomes
  • Add to your existing qualifications and professional portfolio with the Graduate Certificate of Business (Finance) with career opportunities in financial services, personal financial planning, foreign exchange, financial policy, insurance, market research and banking.
  • Positions within government are in high demand. Career opportunities exist for finance graduates in the Department of Defence and in the field of financial crime; an emerging field with a focus on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism and fraud.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 4 units. Most courses (similar to 'subjects') are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.

Courses to be studied Units Finance specialisation courses 4 Total 4

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Select to start your degree in one of the following intakes:

  • Trimester 2, 2023 - applications close 15 May and the Trimester 2 study period starts on 15 May, 2023.
  • Block 4, 2023 - applications close 10 July and the Block 4 study period starts on 10 July, 2023.
  • Trimester 3, 2023 - applications close 4 September and the Trimester 3 study period starts on 4 September, 2023.
Further information

Discover further information on applying to study at UniSQ that is relevant to you. Remember, from 2023 UniSQ will be delivering a new flexible way of teaching this degree. Read more in our new academic calendar FAQs.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at University of Southern Queensland (USQ).
86.1%
Overall satisfaction
77.8%
Skill scale
61.1%
Teaching scale
90.4%
Employed full-time
$114k
Average salary