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Course overview
STUDY MODE
100% online
PROVIDER ID
PRV12030
Who is this course for:
- Finance professionals seeking advanced technical and specialist knowledge
- Candidates with CA, CPA, CFP, GAA, or other accreditations now looking to develop further capacity to work in finance (recognition of prior learning may apply)
- Professionals from other fields looking to move into finance
“The contemporary education model adopted by Kaplan Professional is unique and offers pathways for a growth mindset.”
Course structure
Subjects
*It is recommended that KAP001 Capstone Project subject is studied as the final subject in your Masters program.
Note at least 2 of the elective subjects must be at level 300 | New subject FIN373- Data Analytics for Decision Making is available for enrolment from Study Period 3 2025.
Program structure
Course | Number of Subjects | Subjects required to complete | Maximum time frame to complete | Can I take out a specialisation? |
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Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance | 4 | 2 core subjects + 2 elective subjects | 3 years (18 Study Periods) | No |
Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance | 8 | 2 core subjects + 6 elective subjects | 4 years (24 Study Periods) | Yes |
Master of Applied Finance | 12 | 4 core subjects + 8 elective subjects (At least 2 from 300 level) | 5 years (30 Study Periods) | Yes |
Progress your qualification
If you have graduated with a Kaplan Professional or Finsia postgraduate qualification, you may wish to progress to a higher qualification.
Exit qualifications
Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance
Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance
Learning outcomes
Course learning outcomes
On completion of this qualification, individuals will be able to:
- Critically analyse and apply key economic principles, market concepts and global insights to a range of situations
- Integrate relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, codes of practice, and ethical behaviour in a variety of financial services scenarios
- Incorporate independent judgement, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate developments in the field of finance
- Synthesise complex information and theories to analyse the financial issues and challenges facing organisations and to assess their overall financial situation and value
- Apply technical skills, theoretical knowledge and professional practices to formulate models, inform financial decision making, and develop financial strategies
- Communicate underlying theoretical concepts and complex findings from financial analysis – including reasoning, interpretation, predictions and conclusions – to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- Undertake research by assessing various information sources, critically review current issues and theories, and apply research principles and methods
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.
Potential career paths
- Managerial positions including portfolio manager, risk manager, compliance manager, funds manager and investment manager
- Analytical analyst roles including investment analyst, financial risk analyst, business analyst and compliance analyst
- Adviser or consultant including corporate finance adviser and investment consultant
On completion of this qualification, individuals will be able to:
- Critically analyse and apply key economic principles, market concepts and global insights to a range of situations
- Integrate relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, codes of practice, and ethical behaviour in a variety of financial services scenarios
- Incorporate independent judgement, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate developments in the field of finance
- Synthesise complex information and theories to analyse the financial issues and challenges facing organisations and to assess their overall financial situation and value
- Apply technical skills, theoretical knowledge and professional practices to formulate models, inform financial decision making, and develop financial strategies
- Communicate underlying theoretical concepts and complex findings from financial analysis – including reasoning, interpretation, predictions and conclusions – to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- Undertake research by assessing various information sources, critically review current issues and theories, and apply research principles and methods
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.
- Managerial positions including portfolio manager, risk manager, compliance manager, funds manager and investment manager
- Analytical analyst roles including investment analyst, financial risk analyst, business analyst and compliance analyst
- Adviser or consultant including corporate finance adviser and investment consultant
Key dates
Six intakes every year
With six intakes every year, you can plan ahead and study when it suits you. A new study period commences every two months, overlapping slightly from the previous, so you can pace your studies to achieve your goals within your desired timeframe.
Extra time each study period
Take advantage of our complimentary early access period to make a head start on your next subject. Gain an extra four weeks of access to your online subject room, learning materials, support resources and assessments in advance of the study period commencement date to give you more time to prepare yourself and balance your learning.
Study Period 6 2024
30 Sep 2024 - 17 Jan 2025
❌ Enrolments now closed
Early access opens 30 September 2024
Early access to assessments 14 October 2024
Study period commences 28 October 2024
Enrolments close/census 13 November 2024
Study period ends 17 January 2025
Assessment dates See assessment information
Study Period 1 2025
16 Dec 2024 - 4 Apr 2025
✓ Enrolments open now
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
Assessment dates See assessment information
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
Assessment dates See assessment information
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
Assessment dates See assessment information
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
Assessment dates See assessment information
Study Period 6 2025
27 Oct 2025 - 16 Jan 2026
❌ Enrolments now closed
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
Assessment dates See assessment information
For a full list of annual study period dates, click here >
Entry Requirements
Below are the minimum education requirements for entry into our postgraduate courses.
Alternative entry pathways may be available to you if you do not meet the minimum education requirements. In addition, other entry requirements, such as English language proficiency, may apply to you depending on your academic background.
The qualifications listed as minimum education requirements must be from a recognised Institute of Higher Education. Overseas qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis using the Country Education Profiles (CEPs) qualification recognition tool provided by the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment.
Minimum education requirements for entry
- Completion of a Bachelor degree or higher qualification in a related discipline*, or
- Completion of a Bachelor degree or higher qualification in an unrelated discipline with a minimum of two years full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant work experience
You’ll be required to provide Kaplan Professional with certified documents supporting that you have met the requirements for entry into the course.
*Related disciplines include:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Actuarial Studies
- Banking
- Business
- Commerce
- Investments
- Economics
Don’t meet the above entry requirements?
You may be eligible for a pathway into the Master of Applied Finance by enrolling in the Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance or the Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance. Please visit the Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance or Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance pages and refer to the ‘Entry requirements’ tab.
You may also be eligible for entry into this course based on your work expertise and/or if you hold an academic and/or professional qualification that is deemed appropriate to Kaplan Professional. Please refer to alternative entry pathways for further information, or feel free to contact 1300 135 798 or courseadvice@kaplan.edu.au to discuss your options.
Related industry experience
- Working in a finance-related role
- Self-employed in a related area
Recognition of Prior Learning
Advanced standing may be awarded in recognition of prior learning (RPL) or industry experience, which is directly related to this course.
We recognise various types of prior learning towards our postgraduate courses:
- Advanced standing based on an industry designation
- Advanced standing based on prior postgraduate study
- Advanced standing based on industry experience
Find out more about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), review the advanced standing ‘Precedent list,’ and get detailed guidance on the application process.
- Completion of a Bachelor degree or higher qualification in a related discipline*, or
- Completion of a Bachelor degree or higher qualification in an unrelated discipline with a minimum of two years full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant work experience
You’ll be required to provide Kaplan Professional with certified documents supporting that you have met the requirements for entry into the course.
*Related disciplines include:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Actuarial Studies
- Banking
- Business
- Commerce
- Investments
- Economics
You may be eligible for a pathway into the Master of Applied Finance by enrolling in the Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance or the Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance. Please visit the Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance or Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance pages and refer to the ‘Entry requirements’ tab.
You may also be eligible for entry into this course based on your work expertise and/or if you hold an academic and/or professional qualification that is deemed appropriate to Kaplan Professional. Please refer to alternative entry pathways for further information, or feel free to contact 1300 135 798 or courseadvice@kaplan.edu.au to discuss your options.
- Working in a finance-related role
- Self-employed in a related area
Advanced standing may be awarded in recognition of prior learning (RPL) or industry experience, which is directly related to this course.
We recognise various types of prior learning towards our postgraduate courses:
- Advanced standing based on an industry designation
- Advanced standing based on prior postgraduate study
- Advanced standing based on industry experience
Find out more about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), review the advanced standing ‘Precedent list,’ and get detailed guidance on the application process.
How to apply
Each Kaplan Professional postgraduate qualification has minimum entry requirements that you must meet to qualify for admission.
In order to complete your studies with Kaplan Professional, you’re assumed to have relevant technology access and skills.
Find out moreYou can apply to study with Kaplan Professional by completing our online application (enrolment) form.
Alternatively, you can submit a hard copy of the application (enrolment) form.
You can apply now and supply documentation later to support your application for admission (within three weeks of your initial application to the qualification). Please click here for details on what documentation you may need to provide to support your application.
Apply (enrol) nowYou may be able to obtain advanced standing or recognition of prior learning for a Kaplan Professional subject based on your previous study, professional membership status and/or work experience.
Find out moreAll subjects are offered online for each study period, giving you the flexibility of choosing when and where you wish study. You pay tuition fees for the subject(s) you’re enrolled in within an individual study period. Check the fee schedule for more information about fees.
FEE-HELP is available to eligible students. Click here to find out if you’re eligible for FEE-HELP.
You should also check the individual subject outlines to understand the recommended study time commitments for the subject, along with any recommended assumed knowledge.
Click here to view a list of applied finance subjects.
Make sure you also check the assessment timetable to ensure you are available to sit the assessment pieces.
Why choose us
You have access to KapLearn – your interactive and state-of-the-art online learning environment – anytime and anywhere. The convenience and flexibility will empower you to plan your study time around the rest of your day, instead of the other way around. Engage with the latest in 100% online digital learning, including discussion forums, interactive notes, online research journals, real-world case studies and diverse multimedia content.
You can book a call to speak with a tutor using Zoom. This can be used to seek more clarification on assessments, ask questions, or discuss certain theories and concepts in more detail. Sessions can be booked in your KapLearn subject room.
To encourage a stronger sense of mutual support and collaboration among our student community, you can participate in tutor-facilitated group study sessions. Hosted over one hour, you can discuss your studies with your peers in the industry, while connecting on a personal level.
To encourage as much interaction as possible between students and faculty, tutors regularly post in the discussion forum. This includes focus points from the week’s topics, as well as tips on study scheduling and how to approach assessment tasks.
By being able to sit your exams at home or in your office, this provides freedom and flexibility if you’re a full-time working professional, while eliminating factors that heighten anxiety and nervousness such as travel and crowded exam venues.
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 those who are studying at the postgraduate level.
Your qualification is designed and delivered by industry experts and leading practitioners, ensuring learning can be immediately applied to your professional practice. Content is designed to be practical and relevant, based on contemporary case studies and the latest industry insights and trends.
We’re Australia’s longest-standing provider of postgraduate applied finance qualifications and have over 40 years’ experience (The Securities Institute, FINSIA and Kaplan Professional) in setting the standard for applied finance education in the country.
Pathways and advanced standing are available if you’ve completed or are looking to gain the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) designation, including up to six subject credits in the Master of Applied Finance.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Locked-in pricing and FEE-HELP
To safeguard against any future price increases, you can lock in the price of your subject enrolment fees for the duration of your qualification. Many eligible students use FEE-HELP, which is a Commonwealth Government loan. This means you don’t need to pay to study upfront, helping you to reduce some of your financial burden.
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:
Enrolment fees | Fee |
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Subject fee 2024 | $2,600 (GST free) |
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.
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Other fees
Further fees may apply. Click here for a full list of fees and allowances.