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Subject overview


STUDY MODE

100% online

AQF LEVEL

8

NEXT INTAKE

13 Jan 2025

SUBJECT DURATION

12 weeks

SUBJECT FEE

$2,600.00


This subject introduces students to the fundamental concepts associated with the financial services industry in Australia and the multi-faceted nature of its constituent parts. Current case studies and relevant theory are utilised to develop students’ ability to evaluate prominent issues within the industry and to recommend solutions in accordance with the needs and expectations of diverse stakeholders. These stakeholders include consumers, employees, policymakers, regulators, shareholders, suppliers and communities whose transactions, relationships and interdependencies are often complexified by ethical, technological and strategic factors of significance to financial services, and as such, are likewise addressed in this subject.

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Subject information

Learning outcomes

On the successful completion of this subject, individuals should be able to:

  • Justify the purpose and value of the financial services industry and its associated services and products
  • Analyse the needs, expectations, responsibilities and conflicting interests of key stakeholders in the financial services industry
  • Determine the causes and mitigation of primary risks in the financial services industry
  • Reflect on the implications of technological innovation in the evolution of the financial services industry

 

Topics covered

  1. The financial services environment
  2. Financial services and products
  3. Key stakeholders in financial services
  4. Consumer protection
  5. FinTech
  6. The future of financial services
  7. Personal responsibility and ethics

Reading list

There is no prescribed text for this subject.

Individuals are provided with key readings and access to Kaplan Professional’s online databases. Individuals are encouraged to research and read widely on the topic.

Reading list

Assessments

Assessment Type Assessed Weighting
Task 1 Week 4 20%
Assignment 1 Week 7 30%
Assignment 2 Week 12 35%
Task 2 Weeks 6, 9, 11 15%

Previous study requirements

Assumed knowledge

Kaplan Professional assumes that individuals have previously acquired knowledge of relevance in accordance with the entry requirements, specifically via a prior qualification and/or equivalent work experience.

Course transition subject equivalence

There are no equivalences for this subject.

Key dates

Study Period 1 2025

16 Dec 2024 - 4 Apr 2025

❌ Enrolments now closed

Early access opens 16 December 2024

Early access to assessments 30 December 2024

Study period commences 13 January 2025

Enrolments close/census 29 January 2025

Study period ends 4 April 2025

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Study Period 2 2025

10 Feb 2025 - 30 May 2025

✓ Enrolments open now

Early access opens 10 February 2025

Early access to assessments 24 February 2025

Study period commences 10 March 2025

Enrolments close/census 26 March 2025

Study period ends 30 May 2025

Assessment dates See assessment information

Study Period 3 2025

7 Apr 2025 - 25 Jul 2025

✓ Enrolments open now

Early access opens 7 April 2025

Early access to assessments 21 April 2025

Study period commences 5 May 2025

Enrolments close/census 21 May 2025

Study period ends 25 July 2025

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Study Period 4 2025

2 Jun 2025 - 19 Sep 2025

✓ Enrolments open now

Early access opens 2 June 2025

Early access to assessments 16 June 2025

Study period commences 30 June 2025

Enrolments close/census 16 July 2025

Study period ends 19 September 2025

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Study Period 5 2025

25 Aug 2025 - 14 Nov 2025

✓ Enrolments open now

Early access opens 28 July 2025

Early access to assessments 11 August 2025

Study period commences 25 August 2025

Enrolments close/census 10 September 2025

Study period ends 14 November 2025

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Study Period 6 2025

27 Oct 2025 - 16 Jan 2026

✓ Enrolments open now

Early access opens 29 September 2025

Early access to assessments 13 October 2025

Study period commences 27 October 2025

Enrolments close/census 12 November 2025

Study period ends 16 January 2026

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