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Overview

The fully-online Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance is an entry-level program for professionals who want the fundamental financial knowledge to make sound financial decisions in both domestic and global contexts. The Graduate Diploma focuses on core topics such as corporate finance, investments, and international finance. It provides accelerated learning with … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

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Business knowledge: Students will make informed and effective selection and application of knowledge in a discipline or profession, in the contexts of local and global business.
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Problem solving: Students will define and address business problems, and propose effective evidence-based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking.
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Business communication: Students will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.
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Responsible business practice: Students will develop and be committed to responsible business thinking and approaches, which are underpinned by ethical professional practice and sustainability considerations.
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Global and cultural competence: Students will be aware of business systems in the wider world and actively committed to recognise and respect the cultural norms, beliefs and values of others, and will apply this knowledge to interact, communicate and work effectively in diverse environments.
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Leadership development: Students will develop the capacity to take initiative, encourage forward thinking and bring about innovation, while effectively influencing others to achieve desired results.
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Program Structure

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Students who have successfully completed Program 5436 Applied Finance with a minimum WAM of 65 can proceed to Program 8436 Applied Finance.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Nested Postgraduate Program

Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance - GCertAppFin7430 - Applied Finance
Master of Applied Finance - MAppFin8436 - Applied Finance

Program Fees

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