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Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance

Location

Online

Study Mode

Online

Outcomes

Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Director of Finance, Finance Manager, Financial Advisor, Financial Analyst, Financial Planner, Hedge Fund Manager, Private Banker

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Qualification

Graduate Diploma

Awarded By

UNSW Online

Duration

Accelerated; complete in as little as 16 months

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

FEE-HELP, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

FEE-HELP

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

Course Rundown

The online Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance at UNSW is designed for professionals who want to build on fundamental financial knowledge to tailor their learning through relevant courses and real-world applications.

This course will enable you to apply, manage and lead financial functions with confidence. These skills can be applied at all business levels, and make you stand out in today’s world of finance.

Whether you’re looking to upskill and advance your career, make a change by entering the finance industry, or build a strong foundation to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, you can accrue a wealth of financial knowledge and real-world applications through this postgraduate course from one of Australia’s most respected universities.

Eligibility

To do this course, you’ll need:

A recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline; OR
3 years of relevant work experience in a commercial or public service organisation related to business, banking, or finance; AND
To be proficient in the English language.

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What You’ll Learn

The Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance comprises eight online subjects. Tailor your studies to align with your professional ambitions and unlock your career goals. Learn to confidently apply financial practices to overcome market challenges and enhance your professional performance, giving you the competitive edge to thrive in the modern financial world.

Students can choose to study either:

Any 6 Core Subjects (from List A and B), plus 2 available Elective Subjects; OR
Any 7 Core Subjects (from List A and B), plus 1 available Elective Subjects; OR
All 8 Core Subjects (from List A and B).

Core subjects – List A:

Investments*
International Finance*
Corporate Finance*

Core subjects – List B:

Private Equity and Venture Capital*#
Equity Valuation*
Fixed Income*
Derivatives*
Ethics and Professional Standards*

Elective subjects:

Financial Management*
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Business Economics*
Law Regulation and Ethics
Technical Tools for FinTech
FinTech Ecosystems and Industry Insights
Decentralised Finance
Tech Disruption in Payments and Transfers
Tech Disruption in Funding and Lending
Data Management for FinTech^
Robo Advisory and Portfolio Optimisation^
Principles of Programming
Introductory Data Analysis*

Available elective subjects will vary per program and study period. *Subject designed in line with the CFA examination curriculum. The CFA-aligned Master of Applied Finance pathway provides students with a strong grounding to pursue the CFA designation. ^Prerequisite: Technical Tools for Fintech.

Why study with UNSW Online

Study 100% Online with UNSW. A World Leader

UNSW is a globally recognised leader in education, with a focus on industry applicable programs. When you study online with UNSW, you can expect to learn from world-class academics and collaborate with ambitious, like-minded individuals.

Study at Australia’s Global University. Anywhere, anytime

Studying online at UNSW means that you have the flexibility to shape your studies to fit your life and career goals. The programs have been designed with busy working professionals in mind so you can study one course at a time, 100% online & accelerated, whilst working full-time.

Designed by Industry for Industry

The UNSW online programs have been developed in close consultation with industry experts equipping you with applicable and career-related skills. UNSW is ranked in the top 3 universities in Australia for graduate employability, and is 27th in the world (QS University World Rankings by Graduate Employability, 2020) with each program offering advanced disciplinary depth, giving you access to the latest thinking and current research.

Student Support

Student Admissions Advisors: Investing in the right program for you is important to us and we’re here to help you every step of the way. Our Student Enrolment Advisors are available to assist you with all your program and enrolment queries. Student Success Advisors: Studying online does not mean studying alone. We are here to help you make your difference. Throughout your study journey, you will be able to turn to your Student Success Advisor (SSA), who is committed to assisting you at every stage, from enrolment through to graduation. Your SSA is on hand to help with all non-academic queries by phone or email.

Where Will It Lead Me?

The online Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance at UNSW has been designed to ensure you can confidently apply, manage, and lead financial functions in all business levels and be an asset to forward-thinking financial organisations and industry. This program is suitable for students who are looking to upskill or switch to a role in finance.

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