Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance

About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance introduces core finance concepts and practical tools for analysing markets, valuing assets and making informed investment and funding decisions. It offers a focused postgraduate credential designed to build capability quickly and can provide a pathway into further business or finance study. This is a Graduate Certificate in Accounting & Finance at UNSW Sydney. The programme strengthens financial analysis, governance, audit, and investment decision-making for professional finance careers.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply finance knowledge in roles supporting investment analysis, corporate finance and financial decision-making across banks, funds, corporates and advisory firms. The program can strengthen skills for work in financial services and related business functions, or complement existing professional experience. This is a Graduate Certificate in Accounting & Finance at UNSW Sydney. Preparing graduates for accounting, audit, financial analysis, and corporate finance leadership roles.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)