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Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance (GradCertAppFin) is the foundation course for postgraduate studies in finance. The 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.  Hear what our students and practitioners have to say about studying with Kaplan Professional.  Trimester 1, 2009 early bird enrolments are now open. Enrol in any postgraduate subject before Sunday 14 December to save 10% off the standard subject fee. Why do your Graduate Certificate at Kaplan Professional? Heritage This qualification was first introduced in 2008 and is part of a new version of courses that were first offered by the Securities Institute of Australia (SIA) in 1998. Over the past decade, these courses have become the qualifications of choice for those building a career in the financial services sector. They are recognised for their academic strength and recommended by employers because they provide opportunities to learn from senior industry experts and expose students to the ways in which principles, concepts and techniques are applied in practice in the workplace.

Course information Course map and subject outlines   Timetables and dates  Entry requirements  Completion requirements  Fees (PDF)

Flexibility

With our flexible study options you can study when and where you choose, whether you live within Australia or on the other side of the world.

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). 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.

Pathways

Once you’ve completed the Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance you can upgrade to a Graduate Diploma.