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Postgraduate GRF-FIN-GDI-2023

Graduate Diploma of Finance

Invest in yourself and upskill in finance

Venture into the world of investments and finance. You’ll study economics, financial markets, and governance. Learn how to use data to support good financial decisions. Unlock career opportunities in banking and superannuation or continue studying.

Available loans

Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

8

Price

From

$29,500

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

Applications Close

  • 12 Feb 23
  • 19 Feb 23
  • 19 Feb 23
  • 14 May 23
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QS Ranking 2023

19

Times Higher Education Ranking 2023

16

  • 2023

Degree details

What you'll learn

This Graduate Diploma program is also an EXIT POINT from the Master of Finance (5592).

The Graduate Diploma of Finance is a flexible program designed for students from non-finance backgrounds who would like to fill a gap in their knowledge in finance and investments.

Griffith University offers a range of flexible delivery modes including on-campus and online. Find out more about our Finance programs.

Career opportunities

You may find career opportunities in mutual funds, superannuation funds, banks, insurance companies, treasury and stockbroking. Other careers might include foreign exchange dealers, futures and options traders, portfolio managers, risk analysts and financial advisers.

Entry requirements

Higher education

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Finance, an applicant may:

  • hold any Bachelor degree (or higher) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale)

Work and Life

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Finance, an applicant may:

  • have a minimum of five years equivalent full-time professional work experience in a relevant field; OR
  • have a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to either of the above.

Evidence of work experience must include a detailed work history (roles, responsibilities and achievements).

English Proficiency Requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0; OR
  • a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL; OR
  • an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19); OR
  • no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only); OR
  • a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English); OR
  • an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

English test results must be no more than two years old.

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

Applicants should refer to the English language requirements section of the following University policy for exceptions to these overall requirements:

  • Postgraduate Programs Admissions Policy
Credit for previous study or work

Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website:

  • Credit transfer

Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect.

  • View credit precedents for this program
Description

This Graduate Diploma program is also an EXIT POINT from the Master of Finance (5592).

The Graduate Diploma of Finance is a flexible program designed for students from non-finance backgrounds who would like to fill a gap in their knowledge in finance and investments.

Griffith University offers a range of flexible delivery modes including on-campus and online. Find out more about our Finance programs

Degree structure details

Award Requirements

To be eligible for the award, a student must acquire 80 credit points as prescribed below:

  • gain 60 credit points of foundation courses;
  • gain 20 credit points of listed electives.
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