Graduate Diploma of Finance

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Finance will have advanced theoretical and technical finance and investment knowledge in the areas such as corporate finance, equity, fixed income, derivatives and alternative investments, as well as wealth and portfolio management.

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.

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

Reduce the time it takes to finish your degree. You can apply to Griffith to recognise your prior learning, including: 

• Formal learning through courses completed at uni and TAFE. 

• Informal learning through workplace experience or volunteer training. 

• Non-formal learning through social experiences and hobbies. 

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

Recommended Study Pattern

As a guide, core subjects in this degree can include: 

• Corporate Finance

• Economics

• Accounting and Governance

• Investments

Plus there’s a selection of electives to choose from. As part of your application, you’ll be guided through how to get the right degree structure in place for you.

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.