Graduate Certificate in Accounting and Finance
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:
- Master of Professional Accounting (Extension) CRICOS Course Code 061286J or
- Master of Finance (Extension) CRICOS Course Code 077375K - both offered by the UTS Business School.
Taught using our unique integrated 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 trimester, 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
- gain additional skills in academic and organisational communication.
*Depending on your level of English literacy.
Graduate Certificate course details
Graduate Certificate course details
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.
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.
Trimester 3 in 2026
Academic
Successful completion of an AQF 6 qualification or higher.
English
Accelerated: 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 (AE5) or equivalent.
Summer: IELTS 6.0 overall with a 6.0 in writing or TOEFL-iBT 72 with 21 in writing or UTS College Academic English level 4 (AE4) or equivalent.
Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College.
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.
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.
103560M
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.
Block 1 in 2027
Academic
Successful completion of an AQF 6 qualification or higher.
English
Accelerated: 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 (AE5) or equivalent.
Summer: IELTS 6.0 overall with a 6.0 in writing or TOEFL-iBT 72 with 21 in writing or UTS College Academic English level 4 (AE4) or equivalent.
Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College.
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.
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.
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.
Trimester 3 in 2026
Academic
Successful completion of an AQF 6 qualification or higher.
English
Accelerated: 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 (AE5) or equivalent.
Summer: IELTS 6.0 overall with a 6.0 in writing or TOEFL-iBT 72 with 21 in writing or UTS College Academic English level 4 (AE4) or equivalent.
Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College.
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.
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.
103560M
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.
Block 1 in 2027
Academic
Successful completion of an AQF 6 qualification or higher.
English
Accelerated: 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 (AE5) or equivalent.
Summer: IELTS 6.0 overall with a 6.0 in writing or TOEFL-iBT 72 with 21 in writing or UTS College Academic English level 4 (AE4) or equivalent.
Find out about accepted alternative English language qualifications at UTS College.
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.
Course intake & start dates
Trimester 3 intake
| Intake | Commences | Census date |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 3 | 21 September 2026 | 23 October 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).