C07021v12 Graduate Diploma in Finance

Award(s): Graduate Diploma in Finance (GradDipFin)
CRICOS code: 020210B
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 48
Course EFTSL: 1
Location: City campus

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 targets executives in financial institutions, corporations, and consultancies, who wish to bolster their finance expertise. Choose this program for its focus on finance principles and practical financial decision-making.

Learning occurs through interactive seminars, case studies, and real-world problems. After completing the course, they are able to apply finance knowledge effectively in a professional environment.

Career options

Career options include management-level positions in finance sector, industry or government.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1	Analyse and apply innovative and integrated solutions to complex finance 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 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 C11027 Graduate Certificate in Finance.

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 may be completed in one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.

Course structure

The course comprises five core subjects (totalling 30 credit points) and three elective subjects (18 credit points).

Course completion requirements

STM91891 Core subjects (GDFinance)		30cp
CBK92314 Electives GDFinance		18cp
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
25741 Capital Markets		6cp
25705 Financial Modelling and Analysis		6cp
25742 Financial Management		6cp
25721 Investment Management		6cp
Spring session
25858 Ethics and Governance in Finance		6cp
Select 18 credit points of options		18cp

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Finance (C11027), the Graduate Diploma in Finance, and the Master of Finance (C04048).