Graduate Certificate in Commerce
Overview
Develop specialist knowledge and skills in applied finance, professional accounting and information systems to think critically, make confident decisions and advance your career.
The Graduate Certificate in Commerce has been designed to equip you with highly regarded formal qualifications in finance, accounting or information systems, and provide you with the know-how to move into senior management or financial roles.
You'll study 3 of the 4 foundation courses, and can study one course that is a specialist course or a foundation course in the field of your choice (accounting, information services or finance).
The graduate certificate is usually taken by students who want to get a taste of university life without committing to the full master's degree. Often, students can progress into the master's program after completing the graduate certificate if they meet a certain level.
Program highlights
- Build your theoretical and technical knowledge of the financial services industry.
- Move to the next level of your career by developing a greater understanding of finance and advancing your management skills.
- Gain qualifications in commerce that are recognised by employers worldwide.
- Benefit from the Business School’s long held research capability and the achievements of its academic staff, many considered the most innovative educators in Australia.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Research experience
- Seminars
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Accounting
- Economics for Commerce
- Finance
- Information Systems for Management
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Quantitative analyst
- Pricing strategy lead
- Performance analyst
- Compliance manager
- Transaction services director
- Business analyst
- Systems analyst
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
- to have completed post-secondary study, plus 5 years of full-time equivalent work experience, or
- 7 years of full-time equivalent work experience.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed.
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
- to have completed post-secondary study, plus 5 years of full-time equivalent work experience, or
- 7 years of full-time equivalent work experience.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider
one of these related programs:
English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; 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 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Graduate Certificate in Commerce are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Additional application information
The following supporting documentation is required for all applications. Please ensure that you have included ALL required documentation when you submit your application.
- Official transcripts of previous studies.
- Evidence of work experience in the form of a CV. Please ensure that your CV includes your full work history, and outlines the major activities you undertake on a daily basis (if you are applying obo work experience).
- Evidence of residency status.
- Permanent residents will be required to sit an IELTS test if their prior studies were taught in an institution where English was not the language of instruction.
Additional application information
The following supporting documentation is required for all applications. Please ensure that you have included ALL required documentation when you submit your application.
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- Official transcripts of previous studies. <10>
- Evidence of work experience in the form of a CV. Please ensure that your CV includes your full work history, and outlines the major activities you undertake on a daily basis (if you are applying obo work experience). <10>
- Evidence of residency status.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (8 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$19,920
2024
Fee information for 2025 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2024.
$19,920
2025
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (8 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $26,880
2024
Fee information for 2025 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2024.
AUD $26,880
2025
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
FEE-HELP
Domestic students who are accepted into the Graduate Certificate in Commerce pay tuition fees.
FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Graduate Certificate in Commerce is 5326.
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Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Graduate Certificate in Commerce is 5326.
Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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