Graduate Diploma of Finance
Program code
4166
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
1 year full-time
2 years part-time (online only)
Credit points
80
Indicative fee
$37,000.00* per year (more)
* 2024 indicative annual fee
About this program
This Graduate Diploma program is also an EXIT POINT from the Master of Finance (5592).
The Graduate Diploma of Finance is a flexible program designed for students from non-finance backgrounds who would like to fill a gap in their knowledge in finance and investments.
Griffith University offers a range of flexible delivery modes including on-campus and online. Find out more about our Finance programs.
| Code | Program title | Campus | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5592 | Master of Finance | Nathan, Online | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3 |
| 4166 | Graduate Diploma of Finance (this program) | Nathan, Online | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3 |
| 3398 | Graduate Certificate in Finance | Nathan, Online | Exit point only |
Note: Progression through this program suite is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.
* The Graduate Certificate in Finance is an Exit Point only from the Master of Finance & Graduate Diploma of Finance.
**The Graduate Diploma of Finance is also an Exit Point from the Master of Finance (5592).
Attendance information
This program is offered full-time and part-time at the Nathan campus and online in Trimesters 1 and 2. Trimester 3 is offered part-time online. Please note, not all courses are available in all trimesters.
Griffith offers courses across three 12 week trimesters a year. Some courses in this degree are taught over 6 weeks as part of the 12 week trimester and some courses are taught over the 12 weeks of the trimester. Refer to the individual course links in the program structure for more information.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
Work-integrated learning
Courses in this program provide Work Integrated Learning opportunities in the form of applied projects, case studies and virtual/simulated environments.
My career opportunities
You may find career opportunities in mutual funds, superannuation funds, banks, insurance companies, treasury and stockbroking. Other careers might include foreign exchange dealers, futures and options traders, portfolio managers, risk analysts and financial advisers.
International students
An International student is one who is not:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen or
- a Pacific Engagement visa holder or
- a person who has Australian permanent resident status.
Indicative annual tuition fee
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two full-time trimesters).
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Tuition fees
- An International student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
Program fees for the Graduate Diploma of Finance (4166)
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Changing programs
If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.
Permanent resident status
If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place.
The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic fee-paying place to a Commonwealth supported place as set out in the Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy.
If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
Further information
- Fees and Charges Procedure
- 3.6 - Fees for International Students
- 3.9 - Administrative and Miscellaneous Charges
- Cost of studying in Australia