University of Southern Queensland
Graduate Diploma of Business (Finance)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
This specialisation will equip you with the skills to make sound financial decisions.
Course overview
Enhance your knowledge of Australian and global financial markets with UniSQ’s Graduate Diploma of Business (Finance).
Develop your understanding of corporate finance, markets and instruments and strategic investments. Discover how factors such as interest rates, government spending and inflation affect the financial markets.
Understand the behaviour of investors and how companies create value for their investors, choose assets for portfolios and assess the credit risk of both individuals and corporations.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
14th September, 2026
What you will study
To complete this degree students must fulfil eight units.
Core courses
- Harnessing Human Capabilities for the Future of Work
- The Ready Business Professional
Finance specialisation courses
- FinTech Innovation
- Financial Decision Making in Organisations
- Financial Risk
- Investor Psychology and Portfolio Management
Elective courses
- Choose two elective courses from the program.
Entry requirements
- Completion of an Australian university bachelor degree in any area, or equivalent; OR
- A minimum of three years’ professional work experience, or equivalent. Further information on admission through work experience is available.
English language requirements
You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.
If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study the English for Academic Purposes EAP3 pathway program through the Union Institute of Language (UIL).
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Add to your existing qualifications and professional portfolio with the Graduate Diploma of Business (Finance) with career opportunities in financial services, personal financial planning, foreign exchange, financial policy, insurance, market research and banking.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Understand the concepts and essential theories and skills associated with a discipline area or areas related to business.
- Demonstrate cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise business knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems.
- Evaluate and communicate theoretical concepts to transfer business knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences.
- Demonstrate advanced business knowledge and skills for professional work and/or further learning.
- Cultivate a professional identity and career trajectory by exhibiting the human capabilities and knowledge demanded by modern organisations.
Fees and CSP
Estimated annual fee in 2026: $17,392 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
The estimated 2026 annual fee is based on the current average rate for your first year of study (eight units per year) and does not include the cost of materials such as textbooks, additional costs or the Student Services and Amenities fee.
This is an indicative guide only. Your fees will vary depending on the courses you select, with the actual rates calculated at enrolment. The University of Southern Queensland review its fees annually. They may increase each year.
HECS-HELP
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP is a government loan scheme that allows you to defer payment until your income reaches a certain threshold.