Kaplan Professional, a provider of industry education in Australia, has announced the launch of its Master of Financial Services, a course believed to be unique both domestically and globally.
This program, along with its nested postgraduate offerings – the Graduate Diploma of Financial Services and the Graduate Certificate in Financial Services – has received approval from the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and is currently open for enrolment.
The Master of Financial Services program comprises 12 subjects, including three core and nine elective subjects. The graduate diploma offers eight subjects (two core and six electives), while the graduate certificate includes four subjects (two core and two electives).
One of the distinguishing features of these courses is their flexibility, allowing enrolees to choose from 39 elective subjects that cover a broad range of areas such as financial advice, corporate finance, investment analysis, and business intelligence.
Adding to the curriculum, two new core subjects, FIS101 – Introduction to Financial Services and FIS102 – Industry Project – Financial Services, have been integrated to provide insights into Australia's financial services sector through practical case-study projects.
Kaplan Professional CEO Brian Knight emphasised the program's alignment with Australia's diverse financial sector needs, offering customisation to cater to the strategic goals of large financial institutions.
“Kaplan Professional has been synonymous with financial services education for decades in Australia, and this reputation is now being reinforced with our launch of the only Master of Financial Services course in this country,” he said. “Given Australia has such a diverse financial services sector, we believe there was a great calling for customisable and flexible postgraduate courses that specifically address the broader sector as a whole – whether that be in banking, superannuation, asset management and investment, compliance and regulation, insurance, wealth management, and innovation and technology.”
Kaplan Professional academic dean Prof. James Adonopoulos highlighted the program's significance for the industry, offering customisation options for employers sponsoring their employees' education.
“This is an important milestone for the financial services industry because it also introduces unprecedented opportunities for employers to customise the course when funding it on behalf of their employees because nine of the 12 subjects can be selected from a pool of 39 electives,” he said. “If none of those 39 elective subjects are suitable, our academic experts can work with employers to design new subjects that are.”
The suite of postgraduate financial services courses is designed for individuals aiming to enter or advance within the financial services industry, enhancing their credentials with a unique educational offering. These 100% online courses provide a dynamic and engaging learning environment, supported by a wealth of digital resources, and are designed to be immediately applicable in the professional setting.
With six annual intakes, Kaplan Professional facilitates financial services professionals to balance their education with personal and professional responsibilities. Enrolment for the current intake is ongoing, with additional intakes scheduled throughout the year.
