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Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance

Graduate Diploma.
Macquarie University

166

in world overall ranking*

23

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance is designed for professionals seeking advanced finance capability, either as a standalone qualification or as a pathway into the Master of Applied Finance. You’ll study practical, real-world finance challenges and build technical and analytical skills across areas such as financial systems, valuation and risk. The course is flexible and delivered off-campus for working students in applied finance at graduate diploma level. The programme strengthens financial analysis, governance, audit, and investment decision-making for professional finance careers.

Career outcome

This qualification supports career progression in finance and related business functions by strengthening applied knowledge in financial markets, instruments, analysis and risk management. Graduates may move into roles such as financial analyst, investment or portfolio analyst, risk analyst, business/valuation analyst, or roles in banking, funds management, corporate finance and financial services. It’s suited to upskilling for specialist finance work through a graduate diploma in applied finance.


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$43,700 per year

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1 years

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January, April, June, September

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Off-campus

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C000152

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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A$10,000

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Up to A$10,000

tick iconASEAN - MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY $10,000 EARLY ACCEPTANCE SCHOLARSHIP

A$10,000

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