The Postgraduate Diploma in Finance comprises the first year of the Master of Finance course. It offers flexibility if you are seeking a shorter graduate qualification in finance. You can apply to transfer to the Master of Finance if you wish to gain the additional benefits offered by the two-year degree course.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Finance is eight subjects in duration, and is normally completed in one year of full-time study or two years part-time. The maximum time permitted for completion is four years.

Minimum entry requirements:

To be considered for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Finance, you must satisfy the following requirements:

• An undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, with some studies in finance
• Performance on the GMAT/GRE unless the applicant has met one of the approved conditions for a GMAT/GRE exemption. Find out more about the GMAT/GRE.
• A statement of intent.

“Some studies in finance” means that you should have, at the minimum, studied the equivalent of these University of Melbourne undergraduate finance subjects:

• Business Finance
• Investments
• Corporate Finance

More information and English language requirements.

Course structure

The University of Melbourne Handbook is an online tool that provides course overviews, timetables, information on entry requirements and course structure for all courses and subjects offered.

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Commencement

February or July

Study mode

Full-time or part-time

Duration

1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Time commitment

Most GSBE courses are available on a part-time basis to eligible students.
Please note: International students must undertake study on a full-time basis if in Australia on a student visa.

Full time study: 4 subjects per semester
Part time study: 2 subjects per semester

Each subject involves doing three contact hours on campus (lectures, seminars, tutorials), and it is recommended that you do an additional 5 - 7 hours of independent study per week per subject.
Evening classes normally commence at 6.15pm and are held at the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus. The majority of core subjects are offered both during the day and the evening; depending on availability of elective subjects you may be required to attend a day time class at some point in your enrolment. Some subjects are available on an intensive basis and these may involve day or weekend classes.

Fees (indicative, first year only)

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