Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance

Accounting is an increasingly critical function across industry and the professions. This program is designed to equip you with a solid understanding of basic accounting principles. It is your first step towards obtaining professional recognition in this field, and gives you the required entry criteria to pursue a Master of Accountancy or Master of Professional Accounting.

Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance

Duration

Full Time: 6 Months (Available Part Time)*

Next Start Date

02 April 2024

24 June 2024

16 September 2024

06 January 2025

Closing Date

Campuses
Parramatta City UAC 950243
Domestic Student Fees
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Indicative annual fee from $11,885

Additional Information

Program Code: 2760

CRICOS Code: 0421014B

Accounting at Western

If your ambition is to pursue a successful career in accounting, this postgraduate degree is your first step towards obtaining professional recognition in this field. It is designed to give you the required entry criteria to pursue a Master of Accountancy or Master of Professional Accounting. To apply, you require either an undergraduate degree (or higher) in any discipline, an Associate Degree in a business discipline, an Advanced Diploma in Business plus five years’ work experience in a related field, or three years full-time managerial or professional experience in a related field. If you have an overseas accounting degree, you will need to have your degree assessed by a professional accounting body before applying. Core subjects include Introductory Accounting, Commercial Law and Management Accounting. Other subjects from which you can choose include Corporate Finance, Economics, and Information Systems for Accountants, Company Law, Company Accounting, Auditing, and Accounting Theory and Applications.
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Accreditation

The School of Business has been awarded AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation for its excellence in business education.

What you can expect to study

The program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:

  • Finance
  • Banking
  • Funds management
  • Property investment
  • Corporate treasuries
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Alumni

"At Western Sydney University, lecturers have careers in the finance sector and combine their knowledge with their own experience."

— Alex Gao, Master of Applied Finance

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Entry requirements for domestic students

Please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.

You can read more about special requirements here.

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Entry requirements for international students

**Please note, if this course lists a part-time option, this is not available to International Students on a Student Visa.

Please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.

You can read more about international academic entry requirements here.

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Apply as a Domestic Student

If you are a domestic student, you can apply through our Western Application system which is free of charge.

Domestic students are:

  • Australian Citizens
  • New Zealand Citizens
  • Australian permanent residents
  • Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders

Scholarships

Western Sydney University recognises and rewards students who demonstrate community engagement, outstanding academic ability and superior leadership skills. Donor-funded scholarships are also available, providing support for students based on both academic achievements and equity considerations. There are also scholarships available for specific degrees. 

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Apply as an International Student

If you are an international student, you can apply for free through our international student application system or through an agent representative.

International students are:

  • Not an Australian citizen;
  • Not a New Zealand citizen; and
  • Not a permanent resident of Australia.

Admission to Western Sydney University is on the basis of meeting minimum academic and English language requirements. For more information about tuition fees and other costs, visit the Fees and Costs page.

Scholarships

When you apply to Western, you’re automatically assessed for a Scholarship, no additional application required! We’re offering multi-year scholarships (for up to 3 years) valued at $6,000 or $3,000 and even 50% off tuition fees. Scholarships are awarded on academic merit.

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Australian students
1300 897 669

International students
+61 2 9852 5499

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OTHER STUDY OPTIONS

Bachelor of Accounting

Full Time: 3 Years (Available Part Time)*

Bachelor of Accounting / Bachelor of Laws

Full Time: 5 Years (Available Part Time)*

Master of Professional Accounting

Full Time: 1.5 Years (Available Part Time)*

The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (40 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their program based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their program past the normal finish date of the program will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.