Course overview

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Understanding the valuation of mining projects and companies is complex. The knowledge of mining finance and analysis is important not only for finance professionals but also those working in the mining industry such as engineers, geologists and mining managers wishing to broaden their finance knowledge. 

Individuals who undertake this course are well positioned to gain advanced technical and specialist skills and knowledge in the mining finance industry.

Key information

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*The course durations outlined above provide an indication of how long it may take an individual to complete this course. Actual completion times may vary depending on individual study patterns.

The recommended study hours for each subject can be found in the relevant subject outline listed under the ‘Program structure and subjects’ tab.

Program structure and subjects

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The structure of the course provides an opportunity for companies wishing to provide career pathways by choosing a specialist qualification for staff in order to upskill, progress or retrain them.

The nature of the course also caters for those wishing to enter the field of finance by providing a clear progression pathway to higher degrees.

Graduates may be employed in areas of mining investment analysis, financial analysis, and financial risk management.

There are three compulsory subjects which provide an introduction to the key areas of the finance sector, and one elective subject taken from a selected group.

Three (3) core subjects:

• FIN101 Financial Markets and Economic Principles
• FIN205 Business Valuation
• FIN327 Natural Resource Equity Analysis

One (1) elective subject (choose one):

• FIN202 Fundamentals of Asset Valuation
• FIN206 Investment Management
• FIN338 Project Finance
• FIN351 The Derivatives Market

Click here for full subject availability. 

Progress your qualification

If you have graduated with a Kaplan Professional or Finsia postgraduate qualification, you may wish to progress to a higher qualification. Learn more >

Learning outcomes and Graduate attributes

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Course learning outcomes

On completion of this qualification, individuals will be able to:

• Explain key economic principles and financial/commodity market concepts
• Explain basic geological processes, and the extraction and processing of resources
• Construct a valuation using a range of methodologies to forecast future project earnings
• Interpret key economic and financial data
• Apply valuation techniques to a range of mining and other related projects
• Analyse the results of a valuation of a mining business or others
• Evaluate the feasibility of a mining project in the context of the resources industry 

Graduate attributes

Kaplan Professional defines the philosophy underpinning our qualifications through the graduate attributes.  These are the qualities we’d like individuals to develop as they progress through their academic studies; they reflect what individuals will know (knowledge) or be able to do (capabilities), when they finish their qualifications.

The attributes are built into Kaplan Professional course learning outcomes, content and assessments:

• Deep discipline knowledge
• Ethical conduct and values
• Communication
• Digital literacy
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Independence and initiative

Please click here to learn more about our graduate attributes.

Why choose us

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Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of education in Australia, providing learning solutions to over 45,000 professionals annually – this includes 1,500 corporate clients, incorporating all the major banks and leading financial services providers in the country.

Proactive and personalised support

You can count on diligent and prompt support from a dedicated Student Advice team who are always a phone call or email away. The team is experienced, knowledgeable and specifically in place to support financial advisers who are studying at the postgraduate level. You’ll work together with the team to create a tailored pathway that will help you map out your studies and plan ahead to ensure you’re able to achieve your goals within your desired timeframe

Practical and relevant learning rather than just academic theory

Kaplan Professional has always prided itself on its ability to engage industry experts and leading financial advisers to curate and deliver our subject content. This ensures you’ll be provided with practical, relevant and performance-focused outcomes, directly applicable to your professional practice. These industry practitioners deliver online lectures, respond to questions in the discussion forum, and provide assessment feedback.

Study any subject all year round over six study periods

Kaplan Professional’s six study period model provides you the freedom to study all year round, but most importantly, every postgraduate financial planning subject is available in each study period. This ensures you’re able to plan ahead and choose study periods that accommodate your professional and personal commitments. With a new study period commencing approximately every two months, overlapping slightly from the previous, you can accelerate your study or ‘take a break’ depending on your circumstances.

Complete flexibility – accessible 24/7

You have access to KapLearn – your innovative online learning hub – anytime and anywhere. This convenience and flexibility empowers you to plan your study time around the rest of your day, instead of the other way around. This is particularly beneficial for busy financial advisers who already have significant professional and personal commitments. Discussion forums, interactive notes, research journals, online journals, real-world case studies and diverse multimedia content are all easily accessible in one intuitive and user-friendly hub.

Learn together and support each other

You’ll have direct access to the industry practitioners and subject matter experts in an online discussion forum, where you can seek clarification on subject content and discuss any study issues you may have. By participating in online discussion forums in a supportive peer-to-peer environment, you have the unique ability to discover the viewpoints of like-minded individuals from different areas of the industry. This creates a richer, more immersive learning experience, while providing you further opportunities to extend your professional network.

You’ll also have the option of being assigned a study group. This enables you to form new perspectives; understand and absorb information more efficiently; improve and develop new study skills; and benefit from a cooperative, rather than competitive, learning environment.

Key dates

This course is no longer accepting new student applications.

Kaplan Professional’s six study period model provides you the freedom to study all year round. It also enables you to plan ahead and choose study periods that accommodate your professional and personal commitments. With a new study period commencing approximately every two months, overlapping slightly from the previous, you can accelerate your study or ‘take a break’ depending on your circumstances.

Study Period 4-6 2020

Study Period 1-3 2021

Entry Requirements

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Recognition of Prior Learning

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Advanced standing may be awarded in recognition of prior learning (RPL) or industry experience, which is directly related to this qualification.

We recognise various types of prior learning towards our postgraduate qualifications:

• Advanced standing based on an industry designation
• Advanced standing based on prior postgraduate study
• Advanced standing based on industry experience

Further information can be found on our Advanced Standing ‘Precedent List’.

Click here for further information about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

How to apply

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Fees

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Tuition fees

When you apply to study with Kaplan Professional, you pay for the subjects you’ve enrolled in for each study period.

The tuition fee listed below applies to all postgraduate subjects:

If you’re paying by cheque, utilising a deferral, or have a preferred client code, you’ll need to download and submit a hard copy of the form below.

Download a new student application form >

Further fees may apply. Click here for a full list of fees and allowances.

FEE-HELP is available to eligible students. Click here to find out if you’re eligible for FEE-HELP.

You may find our Payment FAQs useful. Click here to learn more.

Support and wellbeing services

Studying at Kaplan Professional

Student support and wellbeing services

We understand studying isn’t always easy; you may not have studied for some time or perhaps you haven’t studied online previously.  Kaplan Professional recognises juggling study with work and family commitments, while trying to find the balance can be demanding.

Your wellbeing and safety is paramount to Kaplan Professional. We want to ensure your experience is well-rounded and balanced to help you attain the most from your studies, so we encourage you to take advantage of the services available to you.

If you have a disability or ongoing health condition, which may impact on your ability to study or complete assessments, we can provide additional support to ensure you have an equal opportunity to complete your studies

Our support teams are here to assist you when you encounter these challenges. They can work with you to overcome any difficulties, so you can achieve your study goals.

Further information on student support and wellbeing services can be found here.