Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance at The University of Newcastle, Australia

This qualification can serve as a bridging program for existing financial advisers who already hold an approved or relevant qualification and are only required to study a selection of remaining courses to meet education requirements. We've embedded three Treasury-approved bridging courses into this program which you can study based on your prior learning and Treasury-approved professional designations. These bridging courses include: Ethics and Professionalism Financial Advice Regulatory and Legal Obligations Behavioural Finance Client and Consumer Behaviour.

Finance - the study of activities associated with banking, capital markets, investments, money, credit and debt - is a continuously evolving and exciting field. Those with corporate finance and investment management skills are in demand across the globe. Offering considerable flexibility, the Graduate Certificate of Finance is ideal for those wishing to transition to the finance industry or those seeking a comprehensive understanding of finance to progress in their existing field. With four commencing dates each year, and four units of study, you'll progress through structured learning activities facilitated by teachers with extensive industry experience. If your prior studies aren't in the fields of business or finance, this course is a pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and the Master of Applied Finance.

The Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning is a unique modular experience designed for current and aspiring financial planning professionals. The certificate includes three bridging courses required by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA) for existing advisers. For students looking to become financial advisers, the graduate certificate provides a pathway to the FASEA approved graduate diploma in Financial Planning. The certificate addresses many of the dimensions of the professional profile of modern financial planners.