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Pre-Master's Program

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: 

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

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

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 Graduate Certificate 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.

Subject
Trimester 1

Course intake & start dates

Trimester 3 intake

Commences21 September 2026
Census date23 October 2026
Orientation dates
Trimester 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).