Deakin University
Graduate Diploma of Finance
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Gain a comprehensive understanding of international finance, improve your professional skills and develop a versatile skill set that can take you around the world.
Course overview
Get a specialist qualification in finance with Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Finance. Study at a university ranked in the top 150 worldwide for finance* and graduate with the skills and knowledge to advance your career.
This course's coursework and research components have been designed to enhance professional practice in various financial domains, which may be of particular interest to you if you are a finance professional.
If you have a non-business undergraduate degree or are keen to acquire a professional qualification in finance, this course will also suit you. You will study a combination of core units and electives, enabling you to tailor your studies to fit your goals.
As a graduate, you may also choose to articulate into the Master of Finance.
Key facts
July, 2026
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Diploma of Finance, you must attain eight credit points, four credit points of core units and four credit points of open elective units.
You must complete the compulsory Academic Integrity Module in your first trimester of study (zero credit point unit).
Core units
- Financial Markets and Digital Innovations
- Environmental Sustainability for Business
- Principles of Finance
- Financial Data Analytics
Elective units:
The remaining four credit points of units may be selected from the following list of electives:
- Financial Interpretation
- Economics for Managers
- Financial Institutions and Investment Banking
- Applied Corporate Finance
- Investments and Portfolio Management
- Derivatives and Financial Risk Management
- Fintech Foundations and Cryptocurrencies
- International Finance
- Securities Trading in Practice
Entry requirements
Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements and individual circumstances. You must meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission to this degree, you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Completion of a bachelor's degree or higher in any discipline.
- At least three years of relevant work experience in business or other related field (or part-time equivalent).
English language requirements
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised English-speaking country.
- IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent.
- Other evidence of English language proficiency (contact the university for more information).
Recognition of Prior Learning
The university aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
You can also refer to Deakin's Recognition of Prior Learning system, which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.
- Communicate finance terminology to both specialists and non-specialists.
- Apply appropriate digital technologies to find and use complex financial data, information and ideas.
- 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.
- Apply problem solving skills necessary to conceptualise and solve emerging global issues in finance.
- Evidence of an ability to work and learn independently and show personal responsibility.
- Foster a constructive environment through ongoing academic collaboration.
- Reflect on different international and regulatory perspectives in financial markets.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $34,200 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of eight credit points (normally eight units) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
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.