Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance (GradCertAppFin) is the foundation course for postgraduate studies in finance. The postgraduate finance course is designed for university graduates planning a career in the financial services industry, those seeking qualifications that will enable them to make a career change and those who need to gain a better understanding of the industry as new participants or service providers.

                                           > > Enrolments for the Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance are now open.  Enrol now.

                                           > >   2012 trimester dates are now available.

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Course Details

Key Information

 
Number of Subjects to Complete core subjects
Mode of Study • Online
• Part-time or full-time
Intakes

Trimester 1: January – April
Trimester 2: May – August
Trimester 3: September – December

Duration Maximum 3 years (9 trimesters). It is possible to complete this course in 8 months (2 trimesters).
Fees

$1,750 per subject.*^

*Finsia members are entitled to 10% off the price of their first subject enrolment.

^All new students will be required to pay an initial registration fee of $275.

This course is approved for AUSTUDY, ABSTUDY and Youth Allowance in Australia. It is also approved for Centrelink student-related payments.

To be eligible for Centrelink payments you must study full-time and make satisfactory progress towards completion of the course. For more details, please contact Centrelink.

Exemptions and Recognition • Exemptions for prior study
• Automatic exemptions for certain professional designations
• Assessment only
Majors Available No majors are available for this course 
Pathways

• Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance
• Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning

Upcoming Enrolment Periods 2011 Trimester dates
More Information

• Submit an enquiry
• Speak to a Student Adviser on 1300 135 798
• Attend a free Course Information Session
• Read the Postgraduate Courses brochure

   

Course outcomes

Subjects available & outlines 
Timetables & dates 
Entry requirements 
Completion requirements 
Study Planner (.doc)
Fees (PDF)

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Benefits of Studying with Kaplan Professional

Practical Focus

Our Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance has been created by senior industry professionals from leading financial institutions, so the course covers the critical knowledge and skills you need to excel in your career.

These experts write, present and assess the subjects, so you’ll learn how key concepts and techniques are actually applied to real-life scenarios, which means that you’ll be able to apply everything you’ll learn to your workplace straightaway. Plus, you will form important relationships with influential finance professionals.

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Flexibility

The course is supported by comprehensive online learning resources, so you can study when and where you choose, whether you live in Australia or on the other side of the world. And with 3 intakes per year, you can take a break from your studies without falling too far behind.

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Industry Support

Our applied finance qualifications are the industry-preferred qualifications — not only because many employers and professionals have been involved in the creation and delivery of the course, but also because many more have completed the course themselves and know how well-equipped graduates are to perform at the highest level.

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Global Reach

Kaplan Professional is part of Kaplan, Inc., the world’s largest diversified education company and a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE:WPO).

As a Kaplan Professional graduate, you will be part of our global connection incorporating over 1 million students in Australia, Asia, US, UK and Europe. Internationally, Kaplan has close relationships with industry bodies and delivers education courses to support professional certification in the investment (CFA®, CIIA), financial planning (CFP) and accounting (ACCA, ICAEW) sectors. So no matter where your career takes you, you’ll benefit from Kaplan’s international reputation and global reach.

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