Kaplan Professional is one of Australia’s leading providers of online higher education applied finance and financial planning qualifications. Our industry-renowned programs, personalised study experiences, flexible learning options and extensive industry partnerships, makes each qualification highly respected and distinguished by employers across the nation and around the globe.
Applied Finance courses Designed and developed in consultation with industry experts, each higher education qualification combines advanced technical rigour with practical and relevant performance-focused learning outcomes. This enables individuals to develop the specialist knowledge and critical skills necessary to operate effectively in ever-changing local and global markets, while positioning themselves for senior leadership positions. Master of Applied Finance Leading online degree designed for ambitious and savvy individuals who are looking for advanced academic rigour, but thrive on practical and real-world learning immediately applicable in the workplace, and directly relevant to future career roles. Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance Set the direction of a financial career with the Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance. Individuals can choose to specialise in a particular area of professional practice, or follow a generalist pathway and study the subjects that interests them. Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance Kaplan Professional's Graduate Certificate provides individuals with the essential foundation knowledge and skills to climb the corporate ladder in an increasingly global market. Graduate Certificate in Corporate Finance Corporate finance is not just for bankers and accountants any more. With global opportunities and skills shortages, knowledge of how and why the finance industry works is more important than ever before in developing a career – and graduate education is the key to gaining this knowledge. Graduate Certificate in Mining Finance With both local and international opportunities arising from ongoing skills shortages in the mining industry, an understanding of mining finance can be the key to an exciting and rewarding career. Candidates will gain advanced technical and specialist skills and knowledge of the mining finance industry. Business Valuation Specialisation The Business Valuation Specialisation is offered to Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand members via two pathways. NZX Adviser Course Kaplan Professional, in conjunction with NZX Limited, is offering two New Zealand tailored subjects along with Kaplan Professional's postgraduate subjects for the completion of the NZX Limited Diploma. Applied Finance coursesDesigned and developed in consultation with industry experts, each higher education qualification combines advanced technical rigour with practical and relevant performance-focused learning outcomes. This enables individuals to develop the specialist knowledge and critical skills necessary to operate effectively in ever-changing local and global markets, while positioning themselves for senior leadership positions. Higher EducationMaster of Applied FinanceLeading online degree designed for ambitious and savvy individuals who are looking for advanced academic rigour, but thrive on practical and real-world learning immediately applicable in the workplace, and directly relevant to future career roles.Find out moreGraduate Diploma of Applied FinanceSet the direction of a financial career with the Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance. Individuals can choose to specialise in a particular area of professional practice, or follow a generalist pathway and study the subjects that interests them.Find out moreGraduate Certificate in Applied FinanceKaplan Professional's Graduate Certificate provides individuals with the essential foundation knowledge and skills to climb the corporate ladder in an increasingly global market. Find out moreGraduate Certificate in Corporate FinanceCorporate finance is not just for bankers and accountants any more. With global opportunities and skills shortages, knowledge of how and why the finance industry works is more important than ever before in developing a career – and graduate education is the key to gaining this knowledge.Find out moreGraduate Certificate in Mining FinanceWith both local and international opportunities arising from ongoing skills shortages in the mining industry, an understanding of mining finance can be the key to an exciting and rewarding career. Candidates will gain advanced technical and specialist skills and knowledge of the mining finance industry. Find out moreSpecialist ProgramsBusiness Valuation SpecialisationThe Business Valuation Specialisation is offered to Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand members via two pathways.Find out moreNZX Adviser CourseKaplan Professional, in conjunction with NZX Limited, is offering two New Zealand tailored subjects along with Kaplan Professional's postgraduate subjects for the completion of the NZX Limited Diploma.Find out more Financial Planning courses Kaplan Professional has a deep understanding of the dynamic Australian financial advice environment and embed this insight into our rigorous learning methodology that’s centred on delivering practical outcomes. We believe dedicated and focused support is essential in assisting busy financial advisers who may not have studied for some time, which is why we’ve worked incredibly hard to implement such a comprehensive support structure. FASEA Bridging Courses Purpose-built FASEA bridging courses with practical and relevant outcomes that will benefit financial advisers in their professional practice. Master of Financial Planning Purpose-built, online postgraduate degree set at AQF level 9, which is approved by FASEA. Designed and developed in consultation with industry experts, and combines advanced technical rigour with practical and relevant performance-focused outcomes. Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning Eight-subject, online postgraduate qualification set at AQF level 8 and approved by FASEA. Comprises first eight subjects of our FASEA-approved Master of Financial Planning pathway. Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning Four-subject, online postgraduate qualification set at AQF level 8. Ideal starting point for those who want to complete the first four subjects of the FASEA-approved Master of Financial Planning pathway and then either complete the FASEA-approved Graduate Diploma or full masters degree. SMSF Higher Education Qualifications Our Graduate Certificate in SMSF, delivered in association with the SMSF Association, is the first of its kind in Australia and provides the opportunity to obtain highly-desired professional designations, including: SMSF Practitioner designation SMSF Specialist Auditor™ (SSAud®) designation SMSF Specialist Advisor™ (SSA) designation Graduate Certificate in Self Managed Superannuation Funds This new online postgraduate qualification provides specialist technical knowledge and critical skills necessary to efficiently and compliantly manage SMSFs for a range of clients. Financial Planning coursesKaplan Professional has a deep understanding of the dynamic Australian financial advice environment and embed this insight into our rigorous learning methodology that’s centred on delivering practical outcomes. We believe dedicated and focused support is essential in assisting busy financial advisers who may not have studied for some time, which is why we’ve worked incredibly hard to implement such a comprehensive support structure. FASEA Bridging CoursesPurpose-built FASEA bridging courses with practical and relevant outcomes that will benefit financial advisers in their professional practice.Find out moreMaster of Financial PlanningPurpose-built, online postgraduate degree set at AQF level 9, which is approved by FASEA. Designed and developed in consultation with industry experts, and combines advanced technical rigour with practical and relevant performance-focused outcomes.Find out moreGraduate Diploma of Financial PlanningEight-subject, online postgraduate qualification set at AQF level 8 and approved by FASEA. Comprises first eight subjects of our FASEA-approved Master of Financial Planning pathway.Find out moreGraduate Certificate in Financial PlanningFour-subject, online postgraduate qualification set at AQF level 8. Ideal starting point for those who want to complete the first four subjects of the FASEA-approved Master of Financial Planning pathway and then either complete the FASEA-approved Graduate Diploma or full masters degree.Find out moreSMSF Higher Education QualificationsOur Graduate Certificate in SMSF, delivered in association with the SMSF Association, is the first of its kind in Australia and provides the opportunity to obtain highly-desired professional designations, including: SMSF Practitioner designation SMSF Specialist Auditor™ (SSAud®) designation SMSF Specialist Advisor™ (SSA) designation Higher EducationGraduate Certificate in Self Managed Superannuation FundsThis new online postgraduate qualification provides specialist technical knowledge and critical skills necessary to efficiently and compliantly manage SMSFs for a range of clients.Find out more 1300 135 798 Ask a question Name* First Last Phone Number*Email* State*StateACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWAInternationalQualification of interest*Qualification of interestMaster of Applied FinanceGraduate Diploma of Applied FinanceGraduate Certificate in Applied FinanceGraduate Certificate in Corporate FinanceGraduate Certificate in Mining FinanceMaster of Financial PlanningGraduate Diploma of Financial PlanningGraduate Certificate in Financial PlanningGraduate Certificate in SMSFBusiness Valuation SpecialisationNZX Limited DiplomaWhen would you like to start studying?When would you like to start studying?Ready nowI’d like to start within 3-6 monthsI’d like to start within 6-12 monthsI’m just gathering information at this stageYour question:** I confirm the details entered above are correct and consent to Kaplan Professional using and handling my personal information in accordance with its privacy policy.*EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 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