Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance

The Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance (GradDipAppFin) has become the industry standard qualification for graduates working in the Australian financial sector. The course is designed to build upon undergraduate studies by assisting students to gain practical knowledge and skills in both core and specialist technical areas. The professional application of the concepts and techniques covered in the course is treated in authentic industry contexts and scenarios by expert practitioners drawn from the companies and institutions that drive the industry.

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 Trimester 1 starts 19 Jan 2009.  Enrol now.

Why do your Graduate Diploma at Kaplan Professional?

Heritage

This course was first introduced to the industry by the Securities Institute of Australia (SIA) in 1996. Over the past decade, the course has become the qualification of choice for those building a career in the financial services sector. It is recognised for its academic strength and recommended by employers because it provides opportunities to learn from senior industry experts and exposes students to the ways concepts and techniques are applied in practice in the workplace.

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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. The qualification itself is flexible too. You can tailor the course to suit your job function or career path by majoring in areas such as wealth management, corporate finance or investment management.

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 Diploma of Applied Finance you can upgrade to a Masters.