Graduate Certificate in Finance and Investment Management (GCFinInvMgt)
Information valid for students commencing 2025
Duration
Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2025
Semester 1 (28 Jan, 2025)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5764
Faculty
Teaching Location
Brisbane City
Attendance mode
In Person
Entry requirements
AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in January - 20 December of the previous year.
Enquiries for Australian students
Business School
Email: info@business.uq.edu.au
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 7 3346 8100
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Duration
Half Year full-time
Commencing 2025
Semester 1 (28 Jan, 2025)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5764
Faculty
Teaching Location
Brisbane City
Attendance mode
In Person
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- a bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), plus 2 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
International applicants must have completed the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550.
CRICOS Code: 114237J
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 7; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21, speaking 19PTE Academic - Overall 72, all sub bands minimum 60BE - A minimum overall grade of 5 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 185, all sub bands minimum 169OET is not accepted view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
Business School
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 7 3346 8100
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Finance and Investment Management?
The need for specialist knowledge of financial management has never been greater within corporations, financial institutions, and public sector entities. Domestic retirement savings and public sector debt is continuing to rise, as are cyber and geo-political risks. To cope, the financial sector must recognise and embed best practice relating to managing assets across volatile markets, financial risk, payment technologies and responsible investing and lending. The Graduate Certificate in Finance and Investment Management is designed for graduates pursuing careers in the finance sector. You'll gain exposure to innovative investment strategies across liquid and alternative asset classes. You'll learn core fundamentals of portfolio allocation and be introduced to recent technological developments shaping the financial sector. This knowledge will prepare you to navigate complex data across industries to take considered risks backed by financial knowledge, data and research. This program is based in the heart of Brisbane's CBD. The central 308 Queen Street location will help you form valuable connections with industry and academic researchers. On completion of the Graduate Certificate you can choose to progress to the Master of Finance and Investment Management.
What you can study
Contemporary Financial Modelling and Analytics Asset Pricing and Portfolio Management in Practice Private Equity and Venture Capital Real Estate and Infrastructure Quantitative Investment Strategies
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in January - 20 December of the previous year.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
- a bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), plus 2 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
International applicants must have completed the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550.
Additional application requirements
International applicants must have completed the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550.
<10>Exemptions may apply for applicants who have completed a bachelor or master's degree program at an accredited university or institution which is recognised by The University of Queensland as one where:<10>
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- English was the medium of instruction, and <10>
- English was the medium of assessment, and <10>
- the final year of study was undertaken during the five (5) years immediately prior to the commencement of study at The University of Queensland. <10>
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 114237J
English proficiency
IELTS Academic - overall 7; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 100, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21, speaking 19PTE Academic - Overall 72, all sub bands minimum 60BE - A minimum overall grade of 5 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.CES - Overall 185, all sub bands minimum 169OET is not accepted View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Graduate Certificate in Finance and Investment Management
Careers
Investment sales and marketing Investment product marketing Investment strategist Client portfolio manager Risk management officer Investment banker Management consultant Financial dealer and trader Fund manager Investment analyst Policy analyst
Program rules for the Graduate Certificate in Finance and Investment Management
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Finance and Investment Management
To graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Finance and Investment Management a student must have successfully completed all requirements of the program as certified by the Executive Dean. This includes courses to be taken to complete the program and any other specific conditions of the program including admission, enrolment and progression requirements.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
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