Graduate Certificate in Mining Finance

This course is no longer accepting new student applications.

The knowledge of mining finance and analysis is important not only for finance professionals but also those working in the mining industry such as engineers, geologists and mining managers wishing to broaden their finance knowledge.

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Course overview

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STUDY MODE

100% online

NUMBER OF SUBJECTS

NEXT INTAKE

N/A

COURSE FEE

$0.00

AVAILABLE LOANS

N/A

AQF LEVEL

COURSE DURATION

7 months full-time
1.25 years part-time
6 months accelerated full-time

ACCREDITATION

Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency

PROVIDER ID

PRV12030

This course is no longer accepting new student applications.

Understanding the valuation of mining projects and companies is complex. The knowledge of mining finance and analysis is important not only for finance professionals but also those working in the mining industry such as engineers, geologists and mining managers wishing to broaden their finance knowledge.

Individuals who undertake this course are well positioned to gain advanced technical and specialist skills and knowledge in the mining finance industry.

Course structure

The structure of the course provides an opportunity for companies wishing to provide career pathways by choosing a specialist qualification for staff in order to upskill, progress or retrain them.

The nature of the course also caters for those wishing to enter the field of finance by providing a clear progression pathway to higher degrees.

Graduates may be employed in areas of mining investment analysis, financial analysis, and financial risk management.

There are three compulsory subjects which provide an introduction to the key areas of the finance sector, and one elective subject taken from a selected group.

Subjects

FIN101 – Financial Markets and Economic Principles

FIN205 – Business Valuation

FIN327 Applied Resource Sector Analysis

*Name change in Study Period 5 2021, previously FIN327 Natural Resource Sector Analysis

FIN202 – Fundamentals of Asset Valuation

FIN206 – Investment Management

FIN338 – Project Finance

FIN351 – The Derivatives Market

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Progress your qualification

If you have graduated with a Kaplan Professional or Finsia postgraduate qualification, you may wish to progress to a higher qualification. Learn more >

Learning outcomes

Course learning outcomes

On completion of this qualification, individuals will be able to:

Explain key economic principles and financial/commodity market concepts
Explain basic geological processes, and the extraction and processing of resources
Construct a valuation using a range of methodologies to forecast future project earnings
Interpret key economic and financial data
Apply valuation techniques to a range of mining and other related projects
Analyse the results of a valuation of a mining business or others
Evaluate the feasibility of a mining project in the context of the resources industry

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.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Advanced standing may be awarded in recognition of prior learning (RPL) or industry experience, which is directly related to this qualification.

We recognise various types of prior learning towards our postgraduate qualifications:

Advanced standing based on an industry designation
Advanced standing based on prior postgraduate study
Advanced standing based on industry experience

Further information can be found on our Advanced Standing ‘Precedent List’.

Click here for further information about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

On completion of this qualification, individuals will be able to:

Explain key economic principles and financial/commodity market concepts
Explain basic geological processes, and the extraction and processing of resources
Construct a valuation using a range of methodologies to forecast future project earnings
Interpret key economic and financial data
Apply valuation techniques to a range of mining and other related projects
Analyse the results of a valuation of a mining business or others
Evaluate the feasibility of a mining project in the context of the resources industry

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.

Advanced standing may be awarded in recognition of prior learning (RPL) or industry experience, which is directly related to this qualification.

We recognise various types of prior learning towards our postgraduate qualifications:

Advanced standing based on an industry designation
Advanced standing based on prior postgraduate study
Advanced standing based on industry experience

Enrolments close/census 12 November 2025

Study period ends 16 January 2026

Assessment dates See assessment information

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Why choose us

1 Deep understanding

We’ve been providing practical and relevant qualifications designed from the industry perspective for over 40 years (The Securities Institute, FINSIA and Kaplan Professional). In addition, we were the first industry-specific provider in Australia and have since set the standard for online applied finance education in the country.

2 Unmatched insight

Learn from the best. Our applied finance qualifications are enriched by the experience and knowledge of an internal team of subject matter experts and academics, and a large pool of industry practitioners, many of whom hold senior positions at some of Australia’s leading banking and finance institutions.

3 Online proctored exams

You can sit exams from the comfort of your own home or office using online proctoring technology. This provides freedom and flexibility to already time-poor working professionals, while offering a comfortable and familiar place for you to perform at your best.

4 Early access program

Our early access program is designed for those who want to make a confident start to a subject every study period. By securing your enrolment early, you can access your online subject room and learning resources up to four weeks before the study period commences. Assessments can also be viewed up to two weeks beforehand.

5 One-on-one tutor support and group study sessions

If you ever need to seek more clarification on assessments or discuss certain concepts in more detail, you can book a time to speak with your subject tutor on Zoom. To encourage a stronger sense of mutual support and collaboration in our student community, tutor-facilitated group study sessions are also held regularly.

6 Frequent engagement in discussion forums

To encourage as much interaction as possible between students and faculty, tutors frequently 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.

7 Locked in pricing, FEE-HELP and payment support

To safeguard against any future price increases, you can lock in the price of your subject enrolment fees for the lifetime of your qualification. Many eligible students use FEE-HELP, which is a Commonwealth Government loan to pay for part or all of their tuition fees. This means you don’t need to pay to study upfront.

8 Six annual intakes

Study all-year round. Have the freedom to schedule your timetable around important deadlines to accommodate your personal and work commitments with your own personalised study plan. Intakes commence every two months, ensuring you can keep up your study momentum when needed.