This course has been designed to enhance your analytical and problem-solving abilities and develop your understanding of basic principles of finance, econometrics, research and the analysis of financial markets. You will have access to comprehensive financial databases and use sophisticated software in the RMIT Trading Facility to perform option simulations and treasury dealing.

Actuaries and financial mathematicians apply mathematical models and numerical tools to practical applications, such as financial markets. They gather statistical data on the financial decisions people make. This provides a critical insight for business and government, helping them to make more informed decisions - especially in uncertain economic climates.

Finance - the study of activities associated with banking, capital markets, investments, money, credit and debt - is a continuously evolving and exciting field. Those with corporate finance and investment management skills are in demand across the globe. Offering considerable flexibility, the Graduate Certificate of Finance is ideal for those wishing to transition to the finance industry or those seeking a comprehensive understanding of finance to progress in their existing field. With four commencing dates each year, and four units of study, you'll progress through structured learning activities facilitated by teachers with extensive industry experience. If your prior studies aren't in the fields of business or finance, this course is a pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and the Master of Applied Finance.