Graduate Diploma of Finance
2023 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2023 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Diploma of Finance |
| Course Map | This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2023. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2023. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Online | Yes |
| Duration | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 054576B Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Deakin course code | M630 |
| Approval status | This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework. |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8. |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Professional recognition
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Alternative exits
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
- Other learning experiences
Course overview
Get a specialist qualification in finance with Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Finance. You’ll graduate with a broad understanding of international finance and a versatile skill set that can take you around the world.
The coursework and research components of this course have been designed to enhance professional practice in a range of financial domains, which may be of particular interest to you if you’re currently working as a finance professional.
If you have a non-business undergraduate degree, or you’re keen to acquire a professional qualification in finance, this course will also be suitable for you.
As a graduate, you may also choose to articulate into the Master of Finance.
Indicative student workload
As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Professional recognition
Deakin Business School is in the top 1% of business schools globally by holding both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations. These prestigious accreditations are awarded to business schools that meet strict standards of quality, academic and professional excellence, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing improvement and innovation in their courses, ensuring our graduates are employable worldwide.
Participation requirements
Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.
Mandatory student checks
Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.
Alternative exits
| Graduate Certificate of Finance (M530) |
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year, the units you choose and your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
Use the Fee estimator to see course and unit fees applicable to your course and type of place. Further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods is available on our Current students fees website.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Learning Outcome | Course Learning Outcome |
| Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities | Evidence an advanced understanding and application of finance, financial markets and products in an international context |
| Communication | Communicate finance terminology to both specialists and non-specialists |
| Digital literacy | Apply appropriate digital technologies to find and use complex financial data, information and ideas |
| Critical thinking | Develop research and critical thinking skills to analyse a range of complex finance related information to make informed financial decisions for the business community in a global market setup |
| Problem solving | Apply problem solving skills necessary to conceptualise and solve emerging global issues in finance |
| Self-management | Evidence an ability to work and learn independently and show personal responsibility |
| Teamwork | Foster a constructive environment through ongoing academic collaboration |
| Global citizenship | Reflect on different international and regulatory perspectives in financial markets |
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Diploma of Finance, students must attain a total of 8 credit points, consisting of 4 credit points of core units and 4 credit points of elective units, plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point module, MAI010 Academic Integrity Module.
Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point.
Course structure
Compulsory 0-credit point unit
To be completed in the first trimester of study:-
| MAI010 | Academic Integrity Module |
Core units
| MAF702 | Financial Markets and Digital Innovations |
| MPA702 | Financial Interpretation |
| MPF753 | Principles of Finance |
| MPT781/MPE781 | Economics for Managers * |
*MPT code denotes Study Tour version of the unit
Elective units
The remaining 4 credit points of units may be selected from:
- the list of electives below
- postgraduate units offered by the University (subject to eligibility)
Elective List:
| MAF703 | Applied Corporate Finance |
| MAF707 | Investments and Portfolio Management |
| MAF713 | Derivatives and Financial Risk Management |
| MAF716 | Fintech Foundations and Cryptocurrencies |
| MAF759 | Financial Data Analytics |
| MAF760 | International Finance |
| MAF767 | Securities Trading in Practice |
Work experience
This course does not require students to complete compulsory work integrated learning units.
Other course information
Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
- Contact Student Central
Other learning experiences
This course includes the option of other learning experiences including study tour units.
MPT781 Economics for Managers (Study Tour)