Graduate Certificate in Business Studies - International, Leading to Master of Finance in Fintech Up Education - University of Tasmania International Pathway College - Sandy Bay Campus, Australia

Graduate Certificate in Business Studies - International
The Graduate Certificate in Business Studies is a pathway that offers students without a first degree the opportunity to complete a postgraduate qualification in business and enhance their management skills within a two-year time frame. This course develops advanced skills in academic writing, research, critical thinking and intercultural communication

It is designed to ensure students are equipped with the skills and knowledge to succeed in postgraduate business programs. Students will cultivate their skills in critical thinking and analysis, reflective practice and professional presentation, as well as developing an understanding and knowledge base of contemporary business theory and practices around marketing, accounting and organisational management.

Leading to: Master of Finance
The degree primes you for a long-term career in finance. You will gain a deep knowledge of global markets and the opportunities they create. Your insights will be informed by industry practitioners, exposure to live market information, and contemporary case studies. Practitioner engagement provides a rich experience through industry expert interviews and keynote presentations on current trends in FinTech, Sustainability and Behavioural Insights. Your industry knowledge will be enhanced through local, national and global case studies. Market trading data and real-time financial news will further build your familiarity with global business activity.

The Finance teaching team will facilitate your examination of expert input, current cases and market events through the application of theories, concepts, and market techniques. The teams teaching philosophy emphasises the acquisition of life-long financial knowledge and skills through sharing and building on the diverse experiences of all stakeholders within the course, and to foster empowerment and personal responsibility by encouraging students to challenge the conventional paradigms in finance. The implementation of this philosophy through meaningful connection to real-world conditions has and continues to be extremely successful.

Specialisation: Fintech
The Fintech specialisation aims to provide graduate students with:

• Understanding of major technological trends in the banking and finance sector
• Solve sophisticated financial problems using cutting-edge financial technologies