Graduate Certificate in Mathematics
PostgraduateCSU-MTH-GCE2025
Increase your confidence for working working with numbers
Understand the maths needed to work successfully in fields like insurance, engineering, and finance. You’ll explore calculus, algebra, and more. Learn how to use software to solve advanced equations. Can be used as first steps to become a maths teacher.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 1 year full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 8
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- CSP available
- Yes
Graduate Certificate in Mathematics
About this degree
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
- Apply specific knowledge and skills in mathematics which are relevant to their disciplines and careers.
- Solve various theoretical and applied problems using appropriate mathematical or statistical strategies.
- Apply mathematical knowledge and skills in real-life scenarios.
- Analyse whether key assumptions underlying various mathematical and statistical procedures are satisfied.
- Use mathematical software for solving and communicating complex mathematical problems.
Develop your mathematical skills to further your career with the Graduate Certificate in Mathematics from Charles Sturt University. This short program of postgraduate study is ideal if you hold a degree in another disciplines but need to understand and use mathematics in the workplace.
The Graduate Certificate in Mathematics develops your quantitative skills, advancing from a high school calculus level of mathematics to the higher level required in professions such as finance, insurance and engineering.
Tailored study
The Graduate Certificate in Mathematics provides a flexible study program that can be tailored to meet your professional needs. It includes topics in algebra and calculus that every advanced user of mathematics needs to know. You'll be introduced to a mathematical computer software program, Maple, and encouraged to use this when solving more advanced problems.
Flexible offering
This mathematics degree is delivered flexibly so you can combine work and part-time study. You can also choose to study just one subject in an academic session or, with approval, fast-track completion of your degree by undertaking two or more subjects per session.
Online convenience
Your graduate certificate has been designed for convenient online study. Subjects are taught using blended learning techniques including video-captured lectures, online meetings, subject forums and online subject resources.
A dynamic academic community
Charles Sturt University has an excellent national reputation in computing and mathematics , with a research profile that is ranked at world level according to the most recent Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluation in 2015. You'll receive personal engagement and support from dedicated professional educators.
Recommended study pattern
Due to the flexible nature of the course there is no prescribed enrolment pattern. However students need to have successfully completed both MTH401 and MTH402 to be able to study most of the higher level mathematics subjects. When planning their enrolment students need to be aware of prerequisite requirements and the availability of subjects.
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Indicative total fee $15,980
The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
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Charles Sturt University is Australia’s most experienced online uni, and has the country’s highest graduate employment rate. From agriculture, arts, healthcare and IT, to business, law, social work and teaching—you’ll get the latest skills in your field, and learn from academics who are connected to industry. Add in 24/7 IT support, scholarships and a vibrant student community, and you can take your next, or first, career step with confidence.
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Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have a bachelor degree, OR a diploma and work experience relevant to the course, or equivalent
AND
Within the last 10 years, applicants must have completed a secondary or tertiary mathematics discipline subject that includes calculus (for example, HSC Mathematics Advanced, VCE Mathematical Methods or MTH400 Introductory Mathematics). HSC Mathematics Standard or equivalent is not sufficient. Applicants not meeting this requirement may be admitted provided they enrol in MTH400 Introductory Mathematics as their first subject in the degree.
Applicants are required to have a bachelor degree, OR a diploma and work experience relevant to the course, or equivalent
AND
Within the last 10 years, applicants must have completed a secondary or tertiary mathematics discipline subject that includes calculus (for example, HSC Mathematics Advanced, VCE Mathematical Methods or MTH400 Introductory Mathematics). HSC Mathematics Standard or equivalent is not sufficient. Applicants not meeting this requirement may be admitted provided they enrol in MTH400 Introductory Mathematics as their first subject in the degree.
Applicants are required to have a bachelor degree, OR a diploma and work experience relevant to the course, or equivalent
AND
Within the last 10 years, applicants must have completed a secondary or tertiary mathematics discipline subject that includes calculus (for example, HSC Mathematics Advanced, VCE Mathematical Methods or MTH400 Introductory Mathematics). HSC Mathematics Standard or equivalent is not sufficient. Applicants not meeting this requirement may be admitted provided they enrol in MTH400 Introductory Mathematics as their first subject in the degree.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit for current competencies will be granted to eligible applicants.
Career opportunities
What jobs can you do with a mathematics degree? Well, when you graduate from the Graduate Certificate in Mathematics you could explore roles in many fields, such as finance, engineering, epidemiology, insurance and meteorology. The course also provides additional skills for those who teach mathematics or aspire to. However, to formally add mathematics as a second high school teaching area, teachers must complete the Graduate Diploma of Mathematics. Qualified secondary mathematics teachers are in high demand throughout Australia.