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Applied Finance

Graduate Certificate.
Western Sydney University

350

in world overall ranking*

46

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance builds technical finance knowledge for professionals seeking to advance in an increasingly sophisticated financial environment. You’ll develop practical capability relevant to finance, banking, funds management, property investment and corporate treasury contexts, with opportunities to apply learning and engage with academics and industry-connected expertise. This is a postgraduate qualification in applied finance. The programme strengthens financial analysis, governance, audit, and investment decision-making for professional finance careers.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across a range of finance-related areas, building capability for work in banking, finance teams, funds management, property investment and corporate treasury functions. The course supports career development for professionals aiming to move into more specialised or senior finance responsibilities in diverse organisations. This is a postgraduate pathway for careers in applied finance. Preparing graduates for accounting, audit, financial analysis, and corporate finance leadership roles.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as financial project manager, professional accountant, stockbroker, business analyst, wealth management consultant, investment manager, and etc. in companies including Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, Philips, Grant Thornton, and etc.

Living Costs in Parramatta**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,174 - 2,875
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,562 - 2,066
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 8 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***


*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2022)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: payscale.com

Costs

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A$16,676 per year

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A$11,885 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

6 months

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April, January, September

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Parramatta City

tick icon Course Code

2760

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconWESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - UNDERGRADUATE

Up to A$6,00

tick iconWESTERN SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - POSTGRADUATE

Up to A$6,00

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR'S ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

50% of tuition fees

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