University of Technology Sydney
Graduate Diploma in Financial Analysis
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
This course is tailored for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in accounting and finance.

Course overview
Opt for this course to gain a competitive edge in the job market, afforded by a comprehensive understanding of financial analysis.
The uniqueness of the course lies in the balanced integration of accounting, finance, investment, and legal knowledge. Content delivery is interactive, and the course contents combine theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
Key facts
What you will study
The course comprises eight core subjects totalling 48 credit points.
Core subjects
- Financial Management
- Accounting for Managerial Decisions
- Economics for Management
- Contemporary Business Law
- Capital Markets
- Financial Modelling and Analysis
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Corporate Accounting
Entry requirements
Applicants must have the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included).
Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for the Graduate Certificate in Financial Analysis.
English language requirements
The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is:
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0.
- TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21.
- AE5: Pass.
- PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50.
- C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee the 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 details.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Career options include financial analyst and management-level positions in the financial services sector, industry and government.
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and apply innovative and integrated solutions to complex finance, financial analysis 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, analytical 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
Estimated tuition fee per session in 2025: $19,725 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The estimated fee is calculated based on a study load of 24 credit points per session.Tuition fees are charged:
- Based on the particular course in which you are enrolled.
- Based on the number of credit points in which you are enrolled.
- At the rates set for the current year and revised annually.
In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.
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.