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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 provides students with an opportunity to expand their knowledge of the financial services industry through the exploration of a complex problem of relevance to their current or future workplace or role. Students will be guided as they develop a multifaceted understanding of the problem and reflect on the optimal solution and its method of implementation. This exploration will be influenced by current financial services theories and models.

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Subject information

Learning outcomes

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

  • Explore the primary causes and implications of a complex problem in the financial services industry.
  • Develop solutions to an industry-specific problem with reference to relevant theories and models.
  • Demonstrate capability to contribute to the positive evolution of the financial services industry.
  • Create an implementation plan for the optimal solution for a complex problem in financial services.

 

Topics covered

  1. Problem identification and causation
  2. Synthesisation of practice and theory
  3. Solution generation and decision-making models
  4. Resourcefulness and implementation
  5. Communication and influence
  6. Professional empowerment and self-management

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%
Task 2 Week 7 25%
Oral Assignment Week 10 20%
Assignment Week 12 35%

Previous study requirements

Assumed knowledge

Kaplan Professional assumes that students have completed FIS101 Introduction to Financial Services or understand the content covered in this subject, prior to undertaking FIS102 Industry Project – Financial Services.

Course transition subject equivalence

Individuals may not be required to complete this subject if they have transitioned from a SIA/Finsia/Kaplan course and have completed the following subjects:

  • 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

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 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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