Taught predominantly face-to-face at our Melbourne City campus this graduate certificate also offers some online learning formats to create a productive blended learning environment. Throughout the course, teaching formats may include guest lecturers, tutorials, class presentations, and group and student-led discussions.

You may work independently or in a team to conduct research, solve problems, analyse and respond to case studies, prepare or respond to briefs, write original research or case study reports, or participate in managing a company in a computer-based business simulation.

Your assessment will typically come in the form of assignments and projects. These may be either research or problem based, and will provide you with experience in effectively researching, writing and presenting your findings to a range of audiences. Your assignments will help develop your skills in communication and reasoning, and will offer you the opportunity to receive feedback on your learning and skills development.

You may also be assessed through written and oral exams, presentations, and in-class activities.

Industry partners play a pivotal role in this course by providing input into the course outline, contributing to learning materials such as case studies, guest lecturing and sharing current practices and latest industry directions.

This involvement ensures that students benefit from industry perspectives and keep up with industry developments.

The course's emphasis on industry-partnered learning, practical application of theoretical concepts, and industry involvement, along with the integration of LSEG Workspace, collectively enrich the learning experience and prepare students for real-world challenges in this field.

While there are no formal requirements for work-integrated learning (WIL), practical application of theoretical concepts and exposure to real-world challenges are prominently featured in the course. A WIL experience is included where students apply their knowledge and teamwork skills to simulated real-world contexts.

There are 3 teacher-guided hours each week. 

You should also expect 9 hours of external study per subject per week to complete required reading and assignments.

The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this degree and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.

The Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Finance and Investment comprises 4 compulsory subjects:

• Principles of Sustainable Finance and Investment
• Sustainable Financial Risk Management
• Ethics and Corporate Governance in Global Financial Markets
• Financial Technology and Analytics in Sustainable Finance and Investment