C07012v8 Graduate Diploma in Financial Analysis
Award(s): Graduate Diploma in Financial Analysis (GradDipFinAnalys)CRICOS code: 020411D
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 48
Course EFTSL: 1
Location: City campus
Notes
This course was previously called the Graduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance.
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Financial Analysis provides advanced-level material in core contemporary accounting and finance issues.
The core subjects are designed to offer a balanced coverage of accounting, finance, investment topics and legal aspects..
Career options
Career options include financial analyst and financial planning positions in the financial services sector, industry and government.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.1 | Critically analyse relevant information for business decisions |
| 1.2 | Apply key business concepts taking into account the broader environmental context |
| 2.1 | Apply creative problem-solving processes to address complex business issues |
| 2.2 | Apply integrated solutions in decision making |
| 3.1 | Convey information clearly and fluently, in high-quality written form appropriate for the audience |
| 3.2 | Demonstrate effective oral presentation skills suitable for academic or professional audiences |
| 3.3 | Interact effectively with others in order to work towards a desired outcome |
| 4.1 | Explain ethical and social responsibility principles in professional practice |
| 4.2 | Explain challenges to the incorporation of sustainability principles |
| 5.1 | Demonstrate proficiency in technical skills necessary for professional practice in the finance industry |
| 5.2 | Illustrate Indigenous business practices |
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Recognition of prior learning
Students may be granted a maximum of five subject exemptions, of which two core subjects may be approved from prior undergraduate study.
Course duration and attendance
The course can be completed in one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.
Course structure
The course comprises eight core subjects totalling 48 credit points.
Course completion requirements
| 25742 Financial Management | 6cp | |
| 22747 Accounting for Managerial Decisions | 6cp | |
| 23706 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
| 79708 Contemporary Business Law | 6cp | |
| 25741 Capital Markets | 6cp | |
| 25705 Financial Modelling and Analysis | 6cp | |
| 22748 Financial Reporting and Analysis | 6cp | |
| 22754 Corporate Accounting | 6cp | |
| Total | 48cp |
Course program
A typical course program is provided below, showing a suggested study sequence. Most of the subjects are offered in Autumn, Spring and Summer sessions.
Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 22747 Accounting for Managerial Decisions | 6cp | |
| 23706 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
| 25742 Financial Management | 6cp | |
| 79708 Contemporary Business Law | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 25741 Capital Markets | 6cp | |
| 22748 Financial Reporting and Analysis | 6cp | |
| 25705 Financial Modelling and Analysis | 6cp | |
| 22754 Corporate Accounting | 6cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis (C11015), the Graduate Diploma in Financial Analysis, and the Master of Financial Analysis (C04038).
Other information
Further information is available from the UTS Business School on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
email business@uts.edu.au
Business (Postgraduate)