C07012v10 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
Inherent requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information

Overview

This course is tailored for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in accounting and finance. Opt for this course to gain a competitive edge in the job market, afforded by a comprehensive understanding of financial analysis.

The uniqueness of the course lies in the balanced integration of accounting, finance, investment, and legal knowledge. Content delivery is interactive, and the course contents combine theoretical knowledge with practical applications.

Career options

Career options include financial analyst and management level positions in the financial services sector, industry and government.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1	Analyse and apply innovative and integrated solutions to complex finance, financial analysis, and business problems
2.1	Communicate financial information and decisions clearly in an appropriate form to stakeholders
2.2	Collaborate in teams and with finance stakeholders to deliver agreed project outcomes
3.1	Analyse and apply ethical theories and decision-making frameworks to financial practice to create equitable and sustainable outcomes for the economy and society
4.1	Apply professional, analytical, and technological skills and knowledge necessary for professional practice in finance
5.1	Apply ethical professional practices in financial contexts to influence capabilities to work with and for Indigenous peoples in finance professions

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:

Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11015 Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

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.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the UTS Business School Inherent Requirements Statement.

Recognition of prior learning

Students may be granted a maximum of four subject exemptions, of which two core subjects may be approved from prior undergraduate study. For more information about the application process, see How to Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.

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
25721 Investment Management		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).