C06091v2 Graduate Diploma in Mathematics for Finance

Note(s)

Mid-year (Spring) entry is only available on a part-time basis.

Overview

Modern financial practice frequently requires knowledge and skills in mathematics that many employees have not acquired in their undergraduate degree. As a consequence, there is demonstrated and continuing demand for specialists trained in mathematics. The Graduate Diploma in Mathematics for Finance seeks to address this need by providing knowledge and skills in key areas of mathematics relevant to the theory and practice of finance. Flexibility is provided through elective choice.

Course aims

This course is designed to develop the necessary skills for the construction, solution and analysis of models that answer quantitative problems in finance for graduates from business or commerce disciplines.

Articulation

Additional admission requirements

Course duration and attendance

For applicants enrolling in Autumn semester, the course is offered on a full-time basis normally over two semesters, or on a part-time basis normally over four semesters. For applicants enrolling in Spring semester, the course is only offered on a part-time basis over four semesters. Applicants should be aware that subjects may require attendance at daytime classes.

Course structure

Students are required to complete 48 credit points, comprising four core subjects and four electives. Elective subjects can be chosen from the list of options below but are not limited to it. Elective choice should be consistent with the aims of the program, and must be approved by the Course Director, Postgraduate Programs. Students may elect to undertake up to two subjects offered by the Faculty of Business.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The example program below shows full-time attendance for Autumn-commencing students.

Other information

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