Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance Mid-Year Entry

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Graduate Diploma

Duration 1 year full-time

or part-time equiv.

SATAC Code 3GD077

CRICOS 072991D

The Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance is designed to enhance graduates' managerial effectiveness in the field of finance.

The program provides students with a strong foundation in the principles and practice of finance. It furnishes them with new skills and analytical tools to form a sound basis for financial decision-making.

The Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance is also designed to prepare students who may be interested to continue further study in the Master of Applied Finance.

• Entry Requirements

  For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

  For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2021 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely for most programs. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses. Please refer to the COVID-19 FAQ page for a list of programs where in-person attendance is required.

  Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
  I am a:

  • domestic applicant
  • international applicant

  Domestic applicants

  Not a domestic applicant?

  SATAC Code	3GD077
  Deferment	Yes - 2 year
  Intake	February and July
  Enquiries	Future Students team

  Selection Criteria

  Graduate entry

  
  

  Higher Education Study	Bachelor degree or equivalent.

  How to Apply

  SATAC Code: 3GD077

  
  

  International applicants

  Not an international applicant?

  CRICOS	072991D
  Intake	February and July

  Selection Criteria

  English Language Requirements

  Australian Year 12	Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
  English Tests accepted by the University of Adelaide	IELTS Overall 6.5 Reading 6 Listening 6 Speaking 6 Writing 6
  	TOEFL Overall 79 Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21
  	Pearson Overall 58 Reading 50 Listening 50 Speaking 50 Writing 50
  	C1 Advanced Overall 176 Reading 169 Listening 169 Speaking 169 Writing 169
  Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements	A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements

  Academic Entry Requirements

  More Information

  Tertiary Qualifications	Graduate entry only Bachelor degree or equivalent

  How to Apply

  Application information for international students

  Important application deadlines for international students

• Fees and Scholarships

  Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.
  I am a:

  • domestic applicant
  • international applicant

  Domestic applicants

  Not a domestic applicant?

  Indicative annual tuition fees

  Australian Full-fee place: $33,000

  International applicants

  Not an international applicant?

  Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)

  International student place: $46,000

  Scholarships

  These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

  Find a Scholarship.

• Careers

  Graduate Attributes

  The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.

  1. Deep discipline knowledge
  2. Critical thinking and problem solving
  3. Teamwork and communication skills
  4. Career and leadership readiness
  5. Intercultural and ethical competency
  6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

  Potential careers

  Manager / Business Management, Financial Analyst, Investment Consultant

• Degree Structure

  Students complete four core courses and four electives. The maximum time permitted for completion of the program is four years.

  Academic Program Rules

  The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

  You can find the academic program rules for this degree under the Faculty of the Professions rules.

  Example Study Plan

  Indicative Study Plan

  Core courses	ACCTING 7019: Accounting Concepts and Methods CORPFIN 7005: Principles of Finance CORPFIN 7033: Quantitative Methods  ECON 7200: Economic Principles
  Electives	4 elective courses from: CORPFIN 7019: Advanced Funds Management CORPFIN 7020: Derivatives CORPFIN 7039: Equity Valuation and Analysis CORPFIN 7040: Fixed Income Securities CORPFIN 7021: Corporate Investment Evaluation CORPFIN 7023: Financial Modelling Techniques CORPFIN 7042: Corporate Financial Risk Management CORPFIN 6003: Tax, Estate and Wealth Planning CORPFIN 6013: Wealth Management in Asia ACCTFIN 7017: Financial Statement Analysis OR 2 courses from the list above and 2 courses from the Accounting, Applied Finance, Management or Marketing disciplines Subject to approval, students may be eligible to undertake the following electives: PROF 7500: Australia Professions Internship PROF 7502: International Professions Internship PROF 7503: Industry Placement

  Assessment

  Course assessments can involve a variety of tasks including group assignment and exams.

• Related Degrees

  Master of Applied Finance

• Further Information

  Please direct enquiries to the Ask Adelaide
  Phone: +61 8 8313 7335 (toll free 1800 061 459)

  The annual Open Day and Information Night events provide an excellent opportunity to see our campus, meet with academics, and discuss your study options.