The UTS College Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Finance will give you the confidence, knowledge and skills you need to take your professional qualifications to the next level. On successful completion, you'll receive 24 credit points as Recognition of Prior Learning towards:
Taught using our unique hybrid learning model, Learning.Connected, the Pre-Master's Program combines high-energy face-to-face classes with independent online learning activities.
Over the course of one or two trimesters*, you’ll:
- study financial management and learn the skills required to make informed financial decisions
- examine the principles of macroeconomics and microeconomics as they relate to business management
- analyse financial statements and how to apply accounting concepts to gain business intelligence.
Plus, you’ll gain additional skills in English language and organisational communication.
Speak to your Education Agent to apply today.
*Depending on your level of English literacy.
How do the Graduate Certificates compare?
| Fees |
A$26,000
Scholarships available. Ask your agent for details.
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget. |
| Duration |
8 months - 2 trimesters |
| CRICOS code | 103556G
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework. |
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| Offered at | Trimester 2 and Trimester 3 |
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| Entry requirements |
Choose country or region where you completed secondary schooling
- Academic
- Successful completion of an AQF 6 qualification or higher.
- Academic
If you do not meet the academic requirements consider our UTS Foundation Studies.
- English
IELTS 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing or TOEFL-iBT 72 with 21 in writing or UTS College Academic English level 4 (AEL4) or equivalent.
Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College.
If you do not meet the English requirements consider our English Language Courses or our Extended Diploma
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| General |
Academic
Successful completion of an AQF 6 qualification or higher.
English
IELTS 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing or TOEFL-iBT 72 with 21 in writing or UTS College Academic English level 4 (AEL4) or equivalent.
Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College. |
| Articulation Requirements from Foundation to UTS |
Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Finance
For guaranteed articulation to the master's courses offered by the UTS Business School noted above, you will need to have completed the Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Finance with no more than 25 percent recorded fails.
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| Subjects |
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| Fees |
A$23,500
Scholarships available. Ask your agent for details.
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget. |
| Duration |
4 months - 1 trimester |
| CRICOS code | 103557F
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework. |
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| Offered at | Trimester 3 in 2026 |
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| Entry requirements |
Choose country or region where you completed secondary schooling
- Academic
- Successful completion of an AQF 6 qualification or higher.
- Academic
If you do not meet the academic requirements consider our UTS Foundation Studies.
- English
IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing or TOEFL-iBT 79-93 with 21 in writing or UTS College Academic English level 5 (AEL5) or equivalent.
Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College.
If you do not meet the English requirements consider our English Language Courses or our Extended Diploma
|
| General |
Academic
Successful completion of an AQF 6 qualification or higher.
English
IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing or TOEFL-iBT 79-93 with 21 in writing or UTS College Academic English level 5 (AEL5) or equivalent.
Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College. |
| Articulation Requirements from Foundation to UTS |
Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Finance
For guaranteed articulation to the Master's Courses offered by the UTS Business School noted above, you will need to have completed the Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Finance with no more than 25 percent recorded fails.
|
| Subjects |
|
| Fees |
A$26,000
Scholarships available. Ask your agent for details.
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget. |
| Duration |
8 months - 2 trimesters |
| CRICOS code | 103556G
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework. |
|---|
| Offered at | Trimester 2 and Trimester 3 |
|---|
| Entry requirements |
Choose country or region where you completed secondary schooling
- Academic
- Successful completion of an AQF 6 qualification or higher.
- Academic
If you do not meet the academic requirements consider our UTS Foundation Studies.
- English
IELTS 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing or TOEFL-iBT 72 with 21 in writing or UTS College Academic English level 4 (AEL4) or equivalent.
Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College.
If you do not meet the English requirements consider our English Language Courses or our Extended Diploma
|
| General |
Academic
Successful completion of an AQF 6 qualification or higher.
English
IELTS 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing or TOEFL-iBT 72 with 21 in writing or UTS College Academic English level 4 (AEL4) or equivalent.
Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College. |
| Articulation Requirements from Foundation to UTS |
Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Finance
For guaranteed articulation to the master's courses offered by the UTS Business School noted above, you will need to have completed the Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Finance with no more than 25 percent recorded fails.
|
| Subjects |
|
| Fees |
A$23,500
Scholarships available. Ask your agent for details.
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget. |
| Duration |
4 months - 1 trimester |
| CRICOS code | 103557F
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework. |
|---|
| Offered at | Trimester 3 in 2026 |
|---|
| Entry requirements |
Choose country or region where you completed secondary schooling
- Academic
- Successful completion of an AQF 6 qualification or higher.
- Academic
If you do not meet the academic requirements consider our UTS Foundation Studies.
- English
IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing or TOEFL-iBT 79-93 with 21 in writing or UTS College Academic English level 5 (AEL5) or equivalent.
Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College.
If you do not meet the English requirements consider our English Language Courses or our Extended Diploma
|
| General |
Academic
Successful completion of an AQF 6 qualification or higher.
English
IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing or TOEFL-iBT 79-93 with 21 in writing or UTS College Academic English level 5 (AEL5) or equivalent.
Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College. |
| Articulation Requirements from Foundation to UTS |
Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Finance
For guaranteed articulation to the Master's Courses offered by the UTS Business School noted above, you will need to have completed the Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Finance with no more than 25 percent recorded fails.
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Course intake & start dates
| Intake |
Commences |
Census Date |
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Semester 2 intake
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9 June 2026
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10 July 2026
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Semester 3 intake
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21 September 2026
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23 October 2026
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Orientation dates
Semester 2: 9 - 12 June 2026
Semester 3: 21 - 25 September 2026
Modes of study
This course is delivered full time and face-to-face in scheduled on-campus classes.
Assessment methods
The assessment methods in the Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Finance include online quizzes (multiple choice, calculations, open ended questions); a learning portfolio; presentation (group and individual); written reflection; written assignment/report (group and individual); final exams (multiple choice, calculations, open ended questions).