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Graduate Certificate in Digital Financial Technologies

ProviderAustralian National Institute of Management and Commerce
Course code: UACGCDFTHigher education providerStudy area: Management and Commerce, necData JSON
AttendanceOn campus · External
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Financial Technologies provides an introduction to the many rapid emerging technologies that are transforming the financial services sector, along with the business strategies surrounding them. The course includes a study of big data and its relevance to business (FinTech in particular), and the legal challenges created by emerging digital financial technologies.


Key learning outcomes include:


  • Conceptual and technical knowledge of digital financial technologies
  • Conceptual and technical knowledge of data sourcing, storage, management and transformation.
  • E-commerce strategy design
  • Awareness of the legal risks and responsibilities presented by the development and application of new technologies.

Course record

Advanced Standing

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available and will be assessed in accordance with IMC's RPL policy and procedure. Please refer to the Application for Recognition of Prior Learning and the RPL policy and procedure for further details.

Career Opportunities

This one-term course introduces students to the application of digital technologies in the financial services sector, and the business strategies surrounding them. It is suitable for those seeking employment in the financial services sector, which is presently being transformed by technology, and for those with experience in the sector who are interested in learning more about its many recent developments including associate legal risks and challenges. Graduates have many pathways available to them, including work in traditional financial institutions, consultancies, software companies, IT and security firms, venture capital organisations, and entrepreneurship.


The Graduate Certificate articulates into the Graduate Diploma of Financial Technologies Management and the Master of Business Administration (FinTech Management). Students will receive 24 credit points of advanced standing into either the Graduate Diploma or Master’s degree and exemption from equivalent units in those courses.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

General admission criteria for Graduate Certificates at IMC apply.

Applicants require:

  • An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification, including an overseas qualification);
  • Three years' relevant work experience.
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Student profile

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Campuses & intake dates

  • SydneyNSW