Graduate Certificate of Finance
2027 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2027 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Finance |
| Course credit points | 4 |
| Deakin course code | M530 |
| Course version | 3 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Business and Law |
| Course information | For students who commenced from 2023 onwards |
| Campus | This course is an exit option only. |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8 |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Inclusive support for learning and participation
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Pathways
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate of Finance can only be completed as an exit option from the Master of Finance and the Graduate Diploma of Finance. This course is made up of 4 credit points of study plus completion of the Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin, DAI001.
Inclusive support for learning and participation
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Participation requirements
Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Mandatory student checks
Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.
Pathways
This course can be a pathway to:
Graduate Diploma of Finance (M630)
Master of Finance (M750)
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Finance (exit option only) you must pass 4 credit points. This includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- 2 credit points of core units
- 2 credit points of open elective units.
Most units are equal to one credit point.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Course structure
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:-
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin |
Core units
| MAF702 | Financial Markets and Digital Innovations |
| MAF752 | Principles of Finance |
Open electives
The remaining 2 credit points may be selected from:
- List of electives below
- Postgraduate units offered by the University (Subject to eligibility)
Elective list:
| MAA702 | Accounts, Accountability and Governance |
| MPE781 | Economics for Managers |
| MAF718 | Financial Institutions and Investment Banking |
| MPP710 | Environmental Sustainability for Business |
| MAF703 | Applied Corporate Finance |
| MAF707 | Investments and Portfolio Management |
| MAF759 | Financial Data Analytics |
| MAF760 | International Finance |
| MAF716 | Fintech Foundations and Cryptocurrencies |
| MAF767 | Securities Trading in Practice |
Work experience
This course does not require students to complete compulsory work integrated learning units.
Course duration
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as failing of units or accessing or completing placements.
Further information
Contact Student Central for assistance in course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements. Student Central can also provide information for a wide range of services at Deakin. To help you understand the University vocabulary, please refer to our Enrolment codes and terminology page.