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Graduate Diploma in Financial Management

Official Abbreviation GradDipFinMgt
Course Type Postgraduate
Commencement Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available
Study Mode On and Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 1 Year Full-time
  • 4 Years Part-time
Fees Full Fee
Total Credit Points 48
Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Financial Management serves two key functions. The first is as a 'conversion' course to gain professional qualifications in accounting for graduates in other disciplines. The second is as a preparatory course for entry to Masters degrees for graduates who lack the relevant background in a specific area. The Graduate Diploma is accredited by CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the National Institute of Accountants (NIA) as a recognised Graduate conversion course. Based on the candidate's previous tertiary studies, CPA Australia, ICAA and NIA indicate specific units that must be included in the program.
Intensive Schools N/A
Entry Requirements

Students applying to study the Graduate Diploma in Financial Management should be graduates of a recognised university or other institution approved by the Faculty; or hold an equivalent qualification; or provide other evidence of adequate preparation for candidature. The previous degree need not include a major in Financial Management.

Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules

Information for Continuing Graduate Diploma in Financial Management Students for 2008

Course Requirements
Candidates must complete units to the value of 48 cp comprising:

(a) at least 36 cp must be chosen from units with an AFM code;
(b) elective units to the value of 12 cp from the School of Business, Economics and Public Policy or the School of Law
Not more than 24 cp can be completed at 100 level, and at least 12 cp must be completed at 300 level or any combination of units at 300 and 400 level.

Professional Accreditation
The course is accredited by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) as a recognised program for satisfying the academic requirements for professional membership.
Applicants for membership of CPA Australia or the ICAA must pass, or be exempted from, the following units:
AFM 101 Introduction to Financial Accounting
AFM 112 Introduction to Management Accounting
AFM 202 Cost Management
AFM 211 Financial Accounting I
AFM 231 Corporate Finance
AFM 272 Accounting Information Systems (not required by ICAA)
AFM 311 Advanced Financial Accounting
AFM 312 Auditing
LS 251 Introduction to Business Law
LS 391 Principles of Corporation Law
LS 392 Principles of Taxation Law

In addition:
(i) Applicants for membership of CPA Australia must have completed units in Economics (Micro and Macro) and in Quantitative Methods. Candidates eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Financial Management may have satisfied these requirements in their first degree.

(ii) If the units AFM 312 and LS 392 are not completed within the Graduate Diploma in Financial Management, applicants for membership of CPA Australia will be required to complete equivalent subjects within the CPA program.
Career Opportunities N/A
Practical, Clinical or Work Experience None
Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing Advanced standing may be granted for units that have not been counted towards another qualification. The maximum advanced standing granted for units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or institution is 24 credit points. Each application is decided individually, and applicants must provide documentation to support their application for advanced standing in each unit.
Fast Track Summer school is available (full fees apply)
Other Benefits

Professional Membership: The Coordinator of the Graduate Diploma in Financial Management is able to advise students on a program that will satisfy CPA Australia, ICAA and NIA. This program requires ratification by the professional body and the student is required to obtain such ratification prior to commencing their studies. Students are not eligible for admission to membership of the professional bodies unless they have completed the required units

A candidate's program is subject to approval by the Course Coordinator in Accounting. Any questions concerning unit enrolment, including advice regarding units required for the conversion program, should be referred to the Course Coordinator.

A candidate should note that not all units are offered each year, and that individual schools may set their own conditions for enrolment in optional units. Details of units to be offered in a particular year are given in the UNE Handbook and the Enrolment Guide and Schedule of Units

Advanced standing may be granted for units that have not been counted towards another qualification. The maximum advanced standing granted for units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or institution is 24 credit points. Each application is decided individually, and applicants must provide documentation to support their application for advanced standing in each unit.
Honours None
Scholarships None
Further Information

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