Graduate Certificate of Finance
2023 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2023 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Finance |
| Campus | This course is an exit option only. |
| Deakin course code | M530 |
| Approval status | This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
| 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
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- 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 Module, MAI010.
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.
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.
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.
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Finance (exit option only), students must attain a total of 4 credit points, consisting of 2 credit points of core units and 2 credit points of elective units, plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point module, MAI010 Academic Integrity Module. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point.
Course structure
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:-
| MAI010 | Academic Integrity Module |
Core units
| MAF702 | Financial Markets and Digital Innovations |
| MPF753 | Principles of Finance |
Elective Units
The remaining 2 credit points may be selected from:
- List of electives below
- Postgraduate units offered by the University (Subject to eligibility)
Elective list:
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.
Other course information
Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
Further information
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