New Zealand Exchange Limited (NZX)
Kaplan Professional, in conjunction with New Zealand Exchange Limited (NZX), offers two New Zealand-tailored subjects, along with Kaplan Professional’s postgraduate subjects, for the completion of the NZX Diploma.
The New Zealand Exchange Limited (NZX) stipulates that the NZX Diploma is the minimum educational qualification required to become an accredited NZX Advisor.
NZX formulates the standards required of market participants in its Participant Rules. Candidates should refer to the NZX Market Participant rules for requirements of becoming an NZX Advisor. Upon successful completion of the required subjects, candidates can apply to the NZX to become an accredited advisor.
This page contains:
- Course Structure and Subject Outlines
- Enrolment and Further Information
- Kaplan Professional Articulation
Course Structure and Subject Outlines
The NZX Diploma consists of 4 compulsory and 2 elective subjects. Check the tables below for detailed subject outlines and availability of subjects.
Compulsory subjects^
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Elective subjects (choose any 2 subjects)^
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Note: For equivalent Finsia Education postgraduate subjects, please refer to the Transition Table (pdf).
^Please note that Kaplan Professional reserves the right to alter subject content and assessment as market needs dictate and to withdraw or postpone subjects. Where new subjects are under development final content and assessment will be confirmed prior to enrolment opening for those subjects.
Enrolment and Further Information
Refer to the following links for further information, or visit Study Information:
To enrol select one of the following options:
Kaplan Professional Articulation
Once you have completed certain subjects as part of the NZX Diploma you may be able to continue your studies and attain a market-leading Kaplan Professional postgraduate qualification. Check the information below for completion requirements and timeframes.
Completion Requirements
If you have completed the 2 compulsory FIN subjects (FIN111 and FIN113)* you can complete a further:
- 2 core subjects for a Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance
- 2 core subjects plus any 4 elective subjects for a Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance
- 2 core subjects plus 4 financial planning subjects for a Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning
- 2 core subjects plus any 8 elective subjects for a Master of Applied Finance
If you have completed the 2 compulsory FIN subjects (FIN111 and FIN113)* and 1 elective subject you can complete a further:
If you have completed the 2 compulsory FIN subjects (FIN111 and FIN113)* and 2 elective subjects you can complete a further:
*Or the Finsia Education equivalent subjects. For equivalent Finsia Education postgraduate subjects, please refer to the Transition Table (pdf).
Completion Timeframes
To meet the completion timeframe for any of these courses, you will need to have completed all of the required subjects for that course (including the subjects you complete as part of the NZX Diploma) within the stated completion timeframe.
Please note completion timeframes may vary depending on specific circumstances. To confirm your completion timeframe please call a Student Adviser on 61 2 9908 0200.