University of New South Wales

Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 16 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Diploma

Designed to ensure you can confidently apply, manage and lead financial functions at all business levels.

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Course overview

The online Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance at UNSW is designed for professionals who want to build on fundamental financial knowledge to tailor their learning through relevant courses and real-world applications.

Whether you’re looking to upskill and advance your career, or build on a strong foundation to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, you can accrue a wealth of financial knowledge through this program.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
16 months (Part time)
Intake
September, 2025
October, 2025
Units
8
Fees
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What you will study

To earn the Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance, you must complete eight courses, comprising one of the following:

  • Any six core courses (from List A and B), plus two available elective courses.
  • Any seven core courses (from List A and B), plus one available elective courses.
  • All eight core courses (from List A and B).
Core courses - List A
  • Portfolio Management
  • International Finance
  • Corporate Finance
Core courses - List B
Electives

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible for the Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance, you must have one of the following:

  • A recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) with a credit average (65 per cent or higher) as determined by the UNSW Admissions Entry Calculator.
  • Three years of relevant work experience in a commercial or public service organisation related to business, banking or finance.

English language requirements

You may need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency to study at UNSW, depending on your educational background and citizenship. UNSW requires a minimum level of English language competency for enrolment. English language skills are essential for webinar comprehension and the completion of coursework, assignments and examinations.

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you will be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • English language tests and university English courses.
  • Prior study in the medium of English.
  • Other qualifications.
  • English waivers.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Your previous studies can be acknowledged as credit towards your online postgraduate studies provided that they meet relevant course requirements. If you are eligible for admission and you have undertaken previous studies at another institution, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

On completion of similar courses in previous study, Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance students can gain up to 4 courses of RPL advanced standing.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

  • Finance analyst
  • Financial planner
  • Portfolio risk analyst
  • Financial Investment analyst
  • Private banker

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative total fee in 2025: $40,500 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The indicative fee is based on an estimated average and are subject to choice of elective course. The fees listed are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than one Equivalent Full Time Student Load (eight courses 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.