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.
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2012 trimester dates are now available.
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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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