C07012v9 Graduate Diploma in Financial Analysis
Award(s): Graduate Diploma in Financial Analysis (GradDipFinAnalys)CRICOS code: 020411D
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 48
Course EFTSL: 1
Location: City campus
Notes
This course was previously called the Graduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance.
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Financial Analysis provides advanced-level knowledge and skills in core contemporary accounting and finance issues.
The core subjects are designed to offer a balanced coverage of accounting, finance, investment topics and legal aspects..
Career options
Career options include financial analyst and management level positions in the financial services sector, industry and government.
Course intended learning outcomes
1.1 | Analyse and apply leading-edge solutions to address a broad range of business decisions |
2.1 | Communicate financial and non-financial information clearly in an appropriate form to all stakeholders |
2.2 | Interact with colleagues and key stakeholders to work effectively in teams and deliver agreed outcomes |
3.1 | Appraise and apply sustainability principles to decisions in business situations |
3.2 | Apply understanding of the practices of Indigenous businesses, their partners and financial innovations that are relevant to Indigenous organisations and people |
4.1 | Apply ethical principles in professional financial practice |
4.2 | Integrate current techniques and knowledge necessary for practice as a finance professional across business |
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
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. For more information about the application process, see How to Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.
Course duration and attendance
The course can be completed in one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.
Course structure
The course comprises eight core subjects totalling 48 credit points.
Course completion requirements
25742 Financial Management | 6cp | |
22747 Accounting for Managerial Decisions | 6cp | |
23706 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
79708 Contemporary Business Law | 6cp | |
25741 Capital Markets | 6cp | |
25705 Financial Modelling and Analysis | 6cp | |
22748 Financial Reporting and Analysis | 6cp | |
22754 Corporate Accounting | 6cp | |
Total | 48cp |
Course program
A typical course program is provided below, showing a suggested study sequence. Most of the subjects are offered in Autumn, Spring and Summer sessions.
Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.
Autumn commencing, full time | ||
Year 1 | ||
Autumn session | ||
22747 Accounting for Managerial Decisions | 6cp | |
23706 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
25742 Financial Management | 6cp | |
79708 Contemporary Business Law | 6cp | |
Spring session | ||
25741 Capital Markets | 6cp | |
22748 Financial Reporting and Analysis | 6cp | |
25705 Financial Modelling and Analysis | 6cp | |
22754 Corporate Accounting | 6cp |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis (C11015), the Graduate Diploma in Financial Analysis, and the Master of Financial Analysis (C04038).
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