Graduate Diploma of Finance

Higher education

For entry into the Masters, Graduate Diploma, or Graduate Certificate, applicants must demonstrate: 

• Completion of an AQF level 7 Bachelor degree (or higher) or the equivalent overseas qualification 

For entry into the Masters course: 

• If an applicant has completed an AQF level 7 or higher degree or equivalent overseas qualification in a cognate area, that applicant should be provided with 50 credit points of advanced standing in the transition block. Cognate entry includes any applicant with a completed qualification in business, finance, economics, or mathematics including a major in one of those fields. Alternative requests for cognate entry to be assessed by the Course Coordinator.

Work and Life

Qualifications, relevant work experience or other special circumstances, as approved by the Executive Dean or delegated authority. Refer all applications to UTAS.

The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here.

https://www.utas.edu.au/study/apply/admission-requirements/recognition-of-prior-learning

The UTAS Graduate Diploma of Finance is designed to facilitate the acquisition of life-long financial knowledge and skills through sharing and building on the diverse experiences of all stakeholders within the program. It fosters empowerment and personal responsibility by encouraging students to challenge the conventional paradigms in finance.

The degree engages students through linking contemporary teaching and learning activities to real-world issues in local, national and global case studies. This approach facilitates self-actualisation, critical reflection, and experiential learning. It also equips our students with the theories, concepts, and knowledge in finance that are necessary to deal with the rapid changes in the finance industry worldwide by covering a variety of highly relevant perspectives, including theoretical, empirical, behavioural, ethical, economic, environmental and statistical/mathematical.

Recommended Study Pattern

For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended

Completion of 8 core subjects from the schedule below: 

Transition Block:

• TAS-BEA674 Data and Business Decision Making
• TAS-BEA683 Economics for Managers
• TAS-BFA503 Principles of Financial Management
• TAS-BFA507 Accounting and Accountability for Decision Making

Core/Mastery Block

• TAS-BEA651 Corporate Finance
• TAS-BEA708 Behavioural Finance
• TAS-BEA710 Derivatives
• TAS-BFA607 Investment Planning

Award Requirements

Satisfactory completion of 8 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 1-3 years from commencement.