Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Mathematics is a postgraduate program designed for professionals and educators to enhance their mathematical expertise. It covers core areas such as algebra, calculus, geometry, and statistics, providing problem-solving skills applicable across various fields. The program is structured to accommodate work and family commitments.
Do you wish to improve your maths understanding for professional development? The University of Notre Dame Australia's Graduate Certificate of Mathematics provides a short postgraduate study program for graduates of other disciplines who need to understand and use mathematics professionally. If you are an accredited teacher from another domain, you can improve your employment prospects by gaining the content knowledge to teach in the high-demand area of mathematics. Get in touch today to start your learning journey.
Why study this program?This Graduate Certificate in Mathematics is ideal if you are a working professional who wishes to improve your mathematical expertise and career prospects. A university-level mathematics qualification provides knowledge and problem-solving skills that are useful across many fields, including finance, insurance, engineering, epidemiology and data analytics.
It is an ideal starting point for accredited teachers from other disciplines to become proficient in pure and applied tertiary-level mathematics, including algebra, calculus, geometry and statistics. You will also develop skills in analysing problems and developing innovative solutions, using technology to analyse and visualise data and enhancing your communication and learning skills.
This Graduate Certificate of Mathematics is part of a nested program of study. Nested programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the level of qualification that is right for you. The program consists of four core courses and has been designed around school terms to assist you in balancing your existing work, family and other commitments.
A completed Bachelor's degree from a recognised university in any discipline area.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Mathematics graduates will be able to:
The Graduate Certificate in Mathematics is designed for experienced educators. It will prepare you to teach mathematics in Catholic primary and secondary schools, government departments, including the Department of Education. Other opportunities include management and business, non-government organisations (NGOs), community-based organisations, and training & professional development.
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.
More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.
Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.