Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance at Western Sydney University

With our FASEA-approved Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning, you'll meet the regulatory requirements for financial planners - whether you're new to the industry or a financial planner returning to study. The Graduate Diploma aims to sharpen the analytic and creative skills you'll need to provide tailored and professional financial advice. It also builds on the Graduate Certificate with a deeper dive into investment, insurance, taxation, superannuation and estate planning. You'll learn from role playing scenarios, rigorous discussions, real case studies, and recorded and live sessions. Throughout the course you'll use the latest financial planning software (XPLAN) and connect with industry through site visits, annual roadshows and guest speakers.

Gain greater knowledge of financial services with USQ's Graduate Diploma of Business (Finance and Wealth Management). This specialisation will equip you with the skills to make sound financial decisions. Wealth management is more than just financial planning. You will explore investor psychology and behavioural finance, contemporary issues in wealth management, corporation and taxation law, and strategic investment advice. This degree emphasises collaboration with other specialisations to prepare you for decision making in the future - ensuring you are well equipped for this era of innovation. As part of this degree, you can add a second specialisation that can complement your career ambitions. If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you. Graduate Certificate of Business (Finance).