Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance
Business, administration and law
Local and global markets are ever-changing. Those with the specialist knowledge and skills needed to operate effectively in this dynamic field, such as capabilities in corporate finance, managerial finance, statistics, corporate governance and more, are sought after the world over. Offering considerable flexibility, the rigorous Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance is ideal for finance industry professionals with prior studies in a business or finance field to study at an advanced level without necessarily undertaking the full Master of Applied Finance. All units offered in the course are also available in the master degree. You’ll be taught alongside students undertaking the master and you’ll be assessed at the same level. You may undertake this course as a stand-alone qualification or you may choose to articulate into the master degree.
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Graduate Diploma
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Off-campus
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 099155G
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Course overview
Local and global markets are ever-changing. Those with the specialist knowledge and skills needed to operate effectively in this dynamic field, such as capabilities in corporate finance, managerial finance, statistics, corporate governance and more, are sought after the world over. Offering considerable flexibility, the rigorous Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance is ideal for finance industry professionals with prior studies in a business or finance field to study at an advanced level without necessarily undertaking the full Master of Applied Finance. All units offered in the course are also available in the master degree. You’ll be taught alongside students undertaking the master and you’ll be assessed at the same level. You may undertake this course as a stand-alone qualification or you may choose to articulate into the master degree.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent, and Two years (full-time equivalent) of relevant professional work experience Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent, and Two years (full-time equivalent) of relevant professional work experience
Additional entry requirement
Recognised AQF-7-equivalent bachelor degree; course-specific WAM, discipline, qualification or experience; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Off-campus | 20 September 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Off-campus | 11 January 2027 | — | $49,700per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Off-campus | 28 June 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Off-campus
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Diploma of Applied Financemq.edu.au
- Macquarie Universitymq.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Academic Entry for International Students - Undergraduate (July 2026)Official source
- Macquarie Undergraduate Course Guide 2027Official source
- Academic entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source
- Macquarie official 2027 Coursefinder pagesOfficial source
- Macquarie English language requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source