Graduate Diploma in Finance
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The Graduate Diploma in Finance is an early exit point for those enrolled in the Master of Finance.
The program aims to broaden knowledge and skills for students entering with a qualification in an unrelated discipline, while students from a related discipline will deepen their existing knowledge and skills.The program will provide you with the practical and theoretical foundations to become a literate analytical practitioner and researcher in finance.
This program integrates work and learning, and aims to develop specific knowledge and skills in finance, and more generic capabilities in research, analysis and problem-solving, to meet the current and future expectations of finance and related industries.Over the duration of the program you will experience a variety learning experiences which are designed to assist developing skills as finance professional and as an independent and lifelong learner.
Teaching and learning approaches for this program include:
lectures and tutorials, problem-based learning, assignments, projects, the use of assessment and feedback tools, activities using the Financial Markets Training Simulator as well as the completion of a major research project.
The types of assessment used in the program may take the form of formal examinations, assignments, case studies, projects, and in-class tests.The range of occupations available for graduates of this program is varied, but includes banking, stockbroking, funds management, insurance and superannuation industries or in other private sector or government organisations which have a requirement for high level, technical expertise in finance.
This program is delivered on-campus.
Structure
Stage A of Program
Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Statement Analysis | 12 | BAFI1070 | City Campus |
| Managerial Finance | 12 | BAFI3258 | City Campus |
| Quantitative Methods in Finance | 12 | ECON1095 | City Campus |
| Economic Analysis for Business | 12 | ECON1113 | City Campus |
Stage B of Program
Complete the following Three (3) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Financial Management | 12 | BAFI3257 | City Campus |
| Financial Econometrics | 12 | ECON1195 | City Campus |
| Fixed Income Securities and Credit Analysis | 12 | BAFI1065 | City Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) of the following Option Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Funds Management | 12 | BAFI1075 | City Campus |
| Modelling in Finance | 12 | BAFI3252 | City Campus |
| Research Issues in Finance | 12 | BAFI3190 | City Campus |
| Blockchain and Cryptofinance | 12 | ECON1560 | City Campus |
Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:
Select and Complete a Maximum of One (1) Global Study Tour (12 or 24 Credit Points). If you undertake a 24 credit point Global Study Tour, it must be undertaken in the flexible study period and not in the same semester as your core courses:
You may study a 12 or 24 Credit Point Business Internship course from the list below: If you undertake a 24 credit point Business Internship, it must be undertaken in the flexible study period and not in the same semester as your core courses.
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Business Internship | 12 | BUSM4483 | City Campus |
| Postgraduate Business Internship (24cp) | 24 | BUSM4609 | City Campus |
Entry requirements
Academic Entrance Requirements
GD081 Graduate Diploma in Finance is an exit award only for the Master of Finance. It is available to students upon successful completion of the eight (8) courses (96 credit points) specified in the program structure.
Entry into this program is via the MC201 Master of Finance.
Learning outcomes
The program is designed to develop graduate outcomes, which aim to enhance general (analytical, problem solving, communication) and specific knowledge required to meet the current and future needs and expectations of society and the workplace. At the successful completion of this program you will have developed the knowledge and skills to be able to work as finance industry professionals.
On successful completion of this program you will be able to:
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