University of Technology Sydney
Graduate Diploma in Finance
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Build specialised knowledge of financial management, investment analysis, capital markets and ethical financial practice while developing the analytical and decision-making capabilities relevant to finance professionals.
Course overview
Strengthen your financial knowledge and decision-making capabilities with the Graduate Diploma in Finance at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Designed for professionals working in financial institutions, corporations and consultancies, this postgraduate qualification provides an opportunity to develop expertise in financial theory, market operations and investment management. The course explores the principles and techniques used to analyse financial information and support informed decisions across organisational and financial contexts.
Develop an understanding of financial management, financial modelling, investment strategies and capital markets, alongside the ethical and governance responsibilities associated with finance. Through interactive seminars, case studies and financial problem-solving activities, you'll examine how financial information can be interpreted, evaluated and applied to complex business decisions. These integrated areas of study build analytical and professional capabilities relevant to financial institutions, corporate environments and financial advisory contexts.
The 48-credit-point course comprises five compulsory subjects and three electives, providing opportunities to extend your knowledge in selected areas of finance. Delivered at UTS's City campus, the qualification can be completed in one year of full-time study or two years part time. Graduates may pursue management-related opportunities in the finance sector, industry or government, or continue their postgraduate education through the Master of Finance, subject to the relevant admission requirements.
Key facts
26th July, 2027
What you will study
The course comprises five core subjects (totalling 30 credit points) and three elective subjects (18 credit points). Each subject is valued at six credit points.
Complete all of the following subjects:
- Financial Management
- Financial Modelling and Analysis
- Capital Markets
- Investment Management
- Ethics and Governance in Finance
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Finance, applicants must meet the following requirement:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded passes not included).
Applicants who do not meet this requirement may consider the Graduate Certificate in Finance, subject to its admission requirements.
Supporting documentation
Applicants may need to provide:
- Academic transcripts and evidence of completed qualifications.
- Evidence of overseas qualifications and English-language proficiency, where applicable.
- Any additional documentation requested by UTS during the application assessment.
English language requirements
The English proficiency requirements for international students or domestic applicants with international qualifications are:
- IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with a minimum writing score of 6.0.
- TOEFL iBT (0–120 scale): Overall score of 79, with a minimum writing score of 21.
- TOEFL iBT (1–6 scale): Overall score of 4, with a minimum writing score of 4.5.
- UTS College Academic English Level 5 (AE5): Pass.
- Pearson PTE Academic: Overall score of 58, with a minimum writing score of 50.
- Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall score of 176, with a minimum writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students may be granted a maximum of four subject exemptions, of which two core subjects may be approved from prior undergraduate study. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Career options include management-level positions in the finance sector, industry or government.
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and apply innovative and integrated solutions to complex finance and business problems.
- Communicate financial information and decisions clearly in an appropriate form to stakeholders.
- Collaborate in teams and with finance stakeholders to deliver agreed project outcomes.
- Analyse and apply ethical theories and decision-making frameworks to financial practice to create equitable and sustainable outcomes for the economy and society.
- Apply professional and technological skills and knowledge necessary for professional practice in finance.
- Apply ethical professional practices in financial contexts to influence capabilities to work with and for Indigenous peoples in finance professions.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Domestic full-fee paying prices
- Indicative tuition fee per 6-credit-point subject in 2027: $5,385
- Indicative annual tuition fee (48 credit points) in 2027: $43,080
- Indicative total course fee in 2027: $43,080
Eligible domestic students may access FEE-HELP to defer all or part of their tuition fees.
The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) may apply and is not included in the indicative tuition fees.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review and may change.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.