Banking & Finance Courses

Master of Applied Finance

Stand Out with High-level Skills

Deregulation, globalisation, new technologies, new products - all these have made the financial services industry more complex, increasing the need for highly qualified financial professionals.

To become one, you need a recognised qualification and high-level professional knowledge that can be applied across the industry.

This course from financial education leader Kaplan Professional equips you with the requisite skills and a competitive edge to excel in your financial career.

* Please note that in-class lectures are available for all core subjects in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Recorded lectures are available online for all subjects. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for more information.

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Take Your Career to the Next Level

The Master of Applied Finance provides you with the ability to analyse all levels of data and to integrate your knowledge into a strategic management vision - skills you need to stand out in the industry.

This qualification is ideal if you are:

• A financial professional seeking advanced technical and specialist knowledge
• A student or graduate wanting to take your tertiary education to an advanced level
• Seeking professional development to gain a competitive edge in the industry
• Working in finance and need specialist skills to boost your career prospects

This applied finance course is accredited as a higher education qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), and is endorsed by the Financial Services Institute of Australia (Finsia), the leading professional body in the financial services industry.

Industry Recognition

If you have at least five years' industry experience, you are eligible to become a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (F Fin) upon completion of this course.

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Pre-requisites for This Postgraduate Financial Course

To qualify for this course, you must have:

• A related undergraduate degree or graduate diploma

or

• An unrelated undergraduate degree or graduate diploma plus two years of related industry experience

or

• Academic and/or professional qualifications demonstrating the potential to undertake study at this level

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now to find out if you're eligible.

Course Subjects

There are four core subjects and eight elective subjects to be completed in this applied finance course. Core Subjects Financial Markets and Economic Principles Law Regulation and Ethics Techniques in Financial Analysis Risk Management for Finance Sector Enterprises

** These are compulsory electives you must complete to major in these streams.

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What You'll Learn

Upon completion of this course, you'll be able to:

• Apply advanced quantitative analysis concepts and techniques to interpret and forecast financial information
• Apply appropriate financial calculation and analysis techniques necessary to inform financial decision-making and practice
• Discuss and apply the principles of strategic management to specific organisation contexts
• Demonstrate advanced technical knowledge of a range of situations through analysis, evaluation and application of relevant financial concepts, theories and techniques
• Demonstrate creative and flexible approaches to solving complex problems in professional contexts
• Discuss and apply risk management strategies to inform financial decision-making
• Demonstrate the application of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice to a variety of scenarios

Exit Qualifications

You can exit this course with the Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance qualification if you've completed the four core subjects, or the Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance qualification if you've completed the four core subjects and six elective subjects.

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for more details.

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Flexible Course Delivery

Kaplan Professional courses are designed to be flexible, so you can achieve your ideal work / study / life balance.

This applied finance course has trimester start dates. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for upcoming start dates.

For the Master of Applied Finance, you can choose between the following study methods:

Self-study
Study by distance education and at your own pace to complete this course. You'll receive:

• All course materials
• An extensive range of online learning resources, including assessment information and instructions, downloadable recorded lectures, interactive case studies and sample exam questions
• Telephone and email support

Lectures
In addition to receiving the same resources listed above, you also have the opportunity to interact with industry experts at lectures in Victoria and New South Wales. These face-to-face lectures provide valuable insights and practical examples to enhance your understanding of the course materials. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for upcoming lecture dates and locations.

About Kaplan Professional

Globally renowned for high-quality courses, Kaplan Professional has become the leader in financial services education in Australia by bringing together Tribeca Learning and Finsia Education - organisations that are recognised and respected for excellence in education.

Planned and delivered by leading industry practitioners, Kaplan Professional courses are nationally recognised, career-relevant and practical, and endorsed by Finsia.

Find out more about Kaplan Professional.

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