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Graduate Diploma in Financial Management

Official Abbreviation GradDipFinMgt
Course Type Postgraduate
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 1 Year Full-time
  • 2 Years Part-time
Fees Full Fee
Total Credit Points 48
Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Financial Management is a 'conversion' course to gain professional qualifications in accounting for graduates in other disciplines. 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.

Students are advised to seek clarification with the relevant professional bodies on the specific units they should undertake to satisfy accreditation requirements, prior to enrolment. In some instances students may need to take units in addition to those prescribed for the Graduate Diploma in order to gain accreditation
How to apply

New students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC.

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Former or current students apply to study on or off campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form.

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Intensive Schools

Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.
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.

Course Rules

1. Admission to Candidature
1.1. The course is available on a fee-paying basis only.

1.2. Except as provided in Rule 1.3., an applicant for admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma shall have fulfilled all of the requirements for admission to a degree, or qualification of equivalent standing, accepted by the school on the advice of the course co-ordinator as sufficient qualification for admission to the course, or shall provide other evidence to show to the satisfaction of the school that he or she is adequately prepared for candidature.

1.3.(a) A candidate may be permitted to enrol concurrently for a degree and the Graduate Diploma provided that, except in special circumstances with the approval of the course coordinator, the candidate, as a full-time student, does not enrol in more than four units in each semester, or, as a part-time student, does not enrol in more than two units in each semester.                      

(b) Such a candidate shall have fulfilled all of the requirements for admission to a degree before being awarded the Graduate Diploma.

2. Approval of Course of Study
2.1. After admission to candidature candidates shall have a course of study approved by the relevant head of school or nominee.

3. Requirements for the Graduate Diploma
3.1. Except as provided in Rule 5, a candidate shall:                    

(a) follow a course of study prescribed by the school as set out in Rule 3.2.;

(b) complete such written assignments and tasks as are prescribed and pass any examination as is prescribed in each unit of the course of study.

3.2. A candidate may proceed to the Graduate Diploma by course work to a minimum value of 48 credit points. Except with the permission of the school the course of study shall comprise:                  

(a) units to a minimum value of 36 credit points in the relevant major discipline as defined in Rule 4.; and

(b) elective units approved by the course coordinator to a minimum value of 12 credit points from the School of Business, Economics and Public Policy; and

(c) a maximum of 24 credit points at 100 level and a minimum of 12 credit points at 300 level; or

(d) any combination of units at 300 and 400 level.

3.3. Except as provided in Rule 3.4., a candidate shall:                

(a) as a full-time candidate, satisfy the above requirements of Rule 3.2. in not more than 18 months from the date of commencement of candidature;

(b) as a part-time candidate, satisfy the above requirements of Rule 3.2. in not less than 18 months from the date of commencement of candidature and not more than four years.

3.4. In exceptional circumstances, the school may vary the requirements of Rule 3.3. by extending the period of candidature for a period or periods totalling not more than 12 months.

4. Majors for the Graduate Diploma
Except with the permission of the school on the recommendation of the course co-ordinator, the course of study shall include units to a minimum value of 36 credit points chosen as follows:

Graduate Diploma Title          Major Disciplines
Financial Management             AFM units and selected LS units

Professional Accounting Accredition

5. Advanced Standing
5.1. At the discretion of the course coordinator, on the recommendation of the relevant head of school or nominee, a candidate may be granted advanced standing for course work units only, passed prior to admission to candidature, provided that such units have reasonable correspondence with units offered by the school for the Graduate Diploma for:                    

(a) up to 24 credit points, except as prescribed by Advanced Standing Rule 3 Rule 3.4.(d), on the basis of units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or through other significant learning that the school considers equivalent to units prescribed in the Diploma.

5.2. A candidate who is re-admitted to candidature following exclusion may be granted advanced standing by the school for units in which he or she previously satisfied examiners in terms of Rule 3.1.(b).

6. Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.
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 may require ratification by the professional body and the student is advised 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

Summer Semester provides an opportunity for students to fast-track their academic progression or to catch up on units required to complete the degree. A selection of units is offered off-campus during the normal semester break from November to February, enabling students to study from home and to accelerate their progress towards graduation.

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