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Prepare to launch into the fast-paced world of fintech innovation and entrepreneurship with a Graduate Certificate of Financial Technologies.

Study the application of technology concepts, critical thinking and problem-solving methodologies in financial contexts, and develop effective communication skills as needed for high-performing teams.

Learn a new blend of skills in creativity and logic to manage innovation and change in organisations across the financial services sector including credit unions, banks, insurance companies, and start-ups.

This course is co-designed and co-delivered by our industry partners. They ensure your learning experience is relevant with guest speakers and case studies, by sharing data and technology applications, and hosting seminars and site visits.

Course entry is based on your previous study and/or relevant full-time work experience.

Graduates may choose to proceed to the Master of Financial Technologies with advanced standing.

This course is currently in transition.
The course code, title, units, and content may change. Further information will become available on our website, upon enrolment or during your studies. To discuss your study options, please get in touch with us today.

Duration

6 months full-time or equivalent part-time

Intakes

Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2, HE Block 1, Term 4) - View application and start dates

Study mode

Part-time

2023 Start Dates

Semester 2 - 31 July 2023

Term 4 - 18 September 2023

2024 Start Dates

Semester 1 - 26 February 2024

Semester 2 - 29 July 2024

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Course industry partners include

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Graduate Certificate of Financial Technologies focuses on foundation knowledge in the management of financial services organisations. This includes emerging technologies and analysing how these technologies are impacting on the ways financial services are delivered and the business models of organisations involved. Skills in design thinking are provided to build problem solving skills. The Graduate Certificate of Financial Technologies can be a pathway to Masters degrees such as a Master of Financial Technologies.

The Graduate Certificate of Financial Technologies forms the first stage in a three-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:

Graduate Certificate of Financial Technologies (GC-FINTEC)
Graduate Diploma of Financial Technologies (GD-FINTEC) ^
Master of Financial Technologies (MA-FINTEC1)

^ Students are unable to enrol directly into the Graduate Diploma of Financial Technologies but it is available as an exit award.

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Financial Technologies students must complete 4 units (50 credit points) comprising:

4 Core units of study

Units of study

Want to know more about the units that make up your course, how many units you need to complete, our recommended study sequence, and what your timetable looks like this year? Check out our Course Planner and get enrolled.

Core units

Students must complete all four units listed below

FIN60006 Frontiers in FinTech *

INF70008 Business Analytics and Visualisation *

ENT60009 Opportunity Discovery, Creativity and Design

FIN80004 Capital Markets

* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.

Career opportunities

Graduates will gain a unique mix of knowledge and skills that will position them for careers in the rapidly growing financial technologies arena – within established banks, insurers, fund managers and start-ups.

Aims and objectives

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

apply coherent and advanced knowledge of technology concepts in diverse financial services contexts and applications using critical thinking
apply problem-solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences and function as an effective member or leader of a team within project work
demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional practices in a FinTech environment and sustainable context.

Graduate skills

The Swinburne Graduate Attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching courses assist all its graduates to be:

capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
effective and ethical in work and community situations
adaptable and able to manage change
aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

2023 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time*	Annual Amenities fee if studying full-time*
Full fee	$16,100	$16,100	See how your SSAF is calculated

Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2023 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2023 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

How do I pay my fees?

FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have one of the following:

a bachelor degree (or higher award) in a related discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent;

a recognised bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline PLUS a minimum of two years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience*

a minimum of three years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience*

*Relevant professional/managerial experience and evidence of academic capability will be determined by the Faculty PVC (or delegate) with reference to Faculty determined guiding principles. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application. Documents substantiating relevant experience are required, clearly detailing roles and duration, as well as evidence of formal and non-formal learning. Where relevant experience is used for the basis of admission, no further recognition for prior learning/credit can be granted on that basis.

How to apply

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Note: Students applying for this course for the HE Block 1 intake will commence studying with ENT60009 - Opportunity Discovery, Creativity and Design. All other units will be scheduled on or after the commencement of Semester 1.

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