Graduate Diploma in Financial Analysis

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Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Financial Analysis is a one-year full-time program (or its part-time equivalent), studied in English, requiring the successful completion of 120 credit points of study. The program comprises eight subjects and covers a foundation in accounting, economics, finance and statistics, which is extended by a more detailed … For more content click the Read more button below.

The Graduate Diploma in Financial Analysis is a one-year full-time program (or its part-time equivalent), studied in English, requiring the successful completion of 120 credit points of study. The program comprises eight subjects and covers a foundation in accounting, economics, finance and statistics, which is extended by a more detailed study of financial analysis and security valuation. The Graduate Diploma in Financial Analysis is classified as a Level 8 qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

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Office of the Provost

School

Course coordinator

Dinh Phan

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

CRICOS code

107089H

Course instance contact

Dinh Phan

Course duration (full time)

1 year

Course duration (part time)

2 years

Course duration (accelerated)

N/A

Study level

Postgraduate

AQF level

Level 8 - Graduate Diploma

Available only as an exit award

Yes

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Completion requirements

Completion of 120 credit points of core subjects.

Additional explanatory information

To qualify for this exit award students must complete 120 credit points of core subjects.

Course structure
120 credit points

Level one120 credit points

Core120 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Critically analyse and apply financial theory to extend your understanding of international financial markets and solve financial and investment problems such as: valuing financial securities, investment decisions and funding projects and businesses.

Identify, analyse and interpret information from a range of sources, using financial and mathematical theory and digital tools, to propose innovative solutions to financial problems and provide informed financial advice

Persuasively explain your financial advice, utilising a variety of digital and personal modes of communication.

Course features

Work based learning (placement) requirements

Career outcomes

Graduation from this program will support your transition into a wide variety of roles and occupations in the field of banking and finance.

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