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Globally, financial crime and money laundering costs companies, governments and individuals more than $1.45 trillion, according to the World Economic Forum. Additionally, compliance obligations are ever evolving as regulatory requirements, technology advances and inefficient operations cause rise to new and various risks that need to be mitigated. The Graduate Certificate in Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance will equip you with fundamental knowledge to ensure compliance as well as provide a pathway to completion of the Graduate Diploma in Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance.

Build skills to detect and report financial crime. You’ll learn about current financial crimes including money laundering and terrorism financing. Unpack the financial services industry’s obligations. Keep up with evolving technology and regulations.

Graduate Certificate in Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance

Macquarie&#39;s Graduate Certificate of Finance (OUA) is a comprehensive Gateway course in graduate finance. This award offers a pathway for non-finance-related degree holders to the Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and the Master of Applied Finance, providing that work experience admission requirements of the higher degree are met. It will also appeal to those students who want postgraduate level learning in finance as a stand-alone award.

Get to know the finance industry and your career options. You’ll study finance theories, concepts and models. Develop fundamental financial skills and start tackling finance problems. Transition to a career in finance or continue with further study.

Graduate Certificate of Finance

Ranked the No.13 Online MBA in the world1, UniSA’s Master of Business Administration is designed for experienced managers and executives. The program delivers a strong applied and practical focus, embedded in senior management decision‐making and the latest in management research.You will gain real‐world insights through access to academic and industry experts, curriculum informed by above world-class research in Business and Management2, and professional practice to maximise your career progression. You will engage with a cohort of experienced peers from diverse industry backgrounds, in a highly interactive online learning environment.You will deepen your expertise in fields such as strategy, marketing, finance, leadership, law, international business, and ethics and sustainability, providing real‐time application in the workplace.Flexible learning options mean you can tailor your studies to your busy lifestyle and choose to study 100% online, face‐to‐face (including evening classes and intensives) or as a combination of both.You can also participate in a global study tour, providing you with an international perspective. Another benefit of this degree is that you can complete the Company Directors Course intensively in Adelaide, as part of the MBA curriculum, which is offered in a unique partnership with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).UniSA Business is ranked in the Top 1% of business schools worldwide3 and within the Top 10 Business Schools in Australia4. Its 5‐Star MBA is recognised and respected globally for its excellence and has received this rating for ten consecutive years5. It offers a dynamic, engaging, and completely flexible degree that delivers invaluable networking opportunities, preparing you to think and act as a global business leader.UniSA Business is the only business school in South Australia accredited by both AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world’s leading accreditation bodies recognising excellence in business education and research at a global level. These dual accreditations demonstrate the high standards we hold across all areas such as teaching, student learning and research, as well as our commitment to continually improving the quality of our programs.You will also graduate with a high-quality MBA qualification no matter how you study – the program content, opportunities and level of dedicated support are the same whether you complete your program online, on-campus or in blended mode.If you are driven to create new solutions, lead innovative teams, and deliver exceptional results in the context of disruptive change and global uncertainty, UniSA’s MBA is for you.1CEO Magazine 2022 Global MBA Rankings.22018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).3UniSA Business is one of just ten institutions in Australia and 189 globally to be accredited by EQUIS (from over 16,500 worldwide). EFMD, February 2020.4Ranked #6, Australian Financial Review – 2022 BOSS Best Business Schools Survey 5Graduate Management Association of Australia (GMAA).

Maximise your career progression in finance with a nationally and globally acclaimed, award-winning MBA. Gain real-world insights into corporate finance, investment and world markets from experienced executives and academic experts, while deepening your knowledge of strategy and leadership.

Master of Business Administration (Finance)

The On Demand - Graduate Certificate of Business Administration lets you build your leadership skills at a pace that works for you. Develop your ability to interpret and solve complex business challenges. At Torrens University, you’ll get a taste of an MBA designed to fit you. This online course has flexibility built-in for the busy professional.During this course, you will develop a strong understanding of the contemporary business environment, key marketing principles and strategies, and the fundamentals of business communication. This Graduate Certificate is ideal for those with work experience but no previous qualifications, or who want a taste of an MBA. Graduating from this course guarantees you entry to the On Demand - Master of Business Administration.Affordable learningOur On Demand - Business Administration courses use a low-contact design, meaning you pay less for your degree.Self-paced learningStudy when it suits you, with no scheduled classes and all your learning materials and assessments available from day one.Guaranteed pathway entrySuccessful completion will guarantee entry into our On Demand - Master of Business Administration.

Build your confidence in today’s business environment. You’ll cover contemporary approaches to marketing, financial management, and business communications. Expand your career options and think about progressing to an MBA.

On Demand - Graduate Certificate of Business Administration

Finance is at the center of one of the most exciting developments shaping our world. Studying a UTAS Master of Finance degree enables you to be a decision maker for the future. The skills you develop will open up valuable and satisfying career opportunities across an incredible range of vocations - corporate chief executives and major institutional investors through to fintech unicorns and private capital entrepreneurs. Whether you are looking for the qualification to start out in the industry, or you are planning to upskill and accelerate your career, the skills and knowledge you attain in this degree will enable you to achieve. The degree primes you for a long-term career in finance. You will gain a deep knowledge of global markets and the opportunities they create. Your insights will be informed by industry practitioners, exposure to live market information, and contemporary case studies. Practitioner engagement provides a rich experience through industry expert interviews and keynote presentations on current trends in FinTech, Sustainability and Behavioural Insights. Your industry knowledge will be enhanced through local, national and global case studies. Market trading data and real-time financial news will further build your familiarity with global business activity. Our Finance courses are recognised by the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program and the Global Association of Risk Professionals. This recognition is an important signal to potential employers that our finance curriculum ensures our students are prepared for successful investment management and risk management careers in the global finance industry.

Develop a critical understanding of the complex field of finance. You’ll get to know Australian and international financial markets, and gain confidence with solid decision-making skills backed by data. Forge your professional career in finance.

Master of Finance

The UTAS Graduate Diploma of Finance is designed to facilitate the acquisition of life-long financial knowledge and skills through sharing and building on the diverse experiences of all stakeholders within the program. It fosters empowerment and personal responsibility by encouraging students to challenge the conventional paradigms in finance.The degree engages students through linking contemporary teaching and learning activities to real-world issues in local, national and global case studies. This approach facilitates self-actualisation, critical reflection, and experiential learning. It also equips our students with the theories, concepts, and knowledge in finance that are necessary to deal with the rapid changes in the finance industry worldwide by covering a variety of highly relevant perspectives, including theoretical, empirical, behavioural, ethical, economic, environmental and statistical/mathematical.

This course is ideal for those who are already qualified in another sector and want to move into finance. You'll get to know the fundamentals of corporate finance, economics and business. You can then use this knowledge to enrol in more advanced study.

Graduate Diploma of Finance

The UTAS Graduate Certificate in Finance is designed to facilitate the acquisition of life-long financial knowledge and skills through sharing and building on the diverse experiences of all stakeholders within the program. The degree engages students through linking contemporary teaching and learning activities to real-world issues in local, national and global case studies. This approach facilitates self-actualisation, critical reflection, and experiential learning. It also equips our students with foundational theories, concepts, and knowledge in finance that are necessary to deal with the rapid changes in the finance industry worldwide.

This six-month course is a perfect introduction to finance. Increase your financial literacy for a current role or use your qualification as a path into further study. You'll explore four key subjects, including corporate finance and investment analysis.

Graduate Certificate in Finance

Finance plays a key role in the growth and development of societies and economies. The marriage of finance and technological innovation – known as FinTech – considerably strengthens this role. Currently a $4 billion industry, Australia has one of the world’s most exciting and dynamic fintech industries.The Graduate Certificate of Digital Finance has been co-designed with industry partners to ensure finance executives are able to anticipate and benefit from fintech innovations including blockchain and cybersecurity. It will equip you with skills and knowledge to solve financial problems using digital finance tools and techniques. You’ll apply skills and knowledge in digital finance to financial decision-making, risk management, problem-solving and opportunity identification. These capabilities will help to future-proof your employability in growing areas of demand in a digital economy.Key Features<ul><li>Develop skills in a growing area of demand - Gain the knowledge and skills to solve business financial problems using emerging technology.</li><li>Undertake a certificate taught by fintech experts - Learn from qualified and experienced lecturers who have solid industry experience and base their teaching on the latest research.</li><li>Analyse contemporary digital finance challenges - Learn how to apply your finance capabilities and professional judgement to digital finance challenges and ethical issues.</li><li>Position yourself for advanced postgraduate study - Undertake this course as a pathway to the Master of Business Administration or the Master of Applied Finance.</li></ul>

A cutting-edge finance course co-designed with industry partners. Unpack the latest in finance and technological innovation. Get ready to solve financial problems using digital finance tools and techniques. Break into the fintech industry.

Graduate Certificate of Digital Finance

The Master of Financial Technology offers a qualification that provides advanced studies in modern technology with knowledge of the global financial market. The finance industry is becoming more information and data-driven. Businesses have greatly benefited from using advanced data analytics to improve their financial position.The program is designed for students, either with or without the background in IT or Finance, to enter a rapidly growing FinTech industry, which includes big data analytics, artificial intelligence, blockchain, programming and cybersecurity, while at the same time understanding how financial markets function.Students will be learning advanced Excel skills combined with the Python programming language, R Studio and Tableau to evaluate a large amount of financial data and assess different investment decisions across various market conditions.This program provides a unique opportunity to combine these skills in a unified degree, and graduates will comprehend specialised knowledge in the financial services organisation and the application of emerging technologies in the finance industry.The Master of Financial Technology has two different entry points depending on your previous studies:Standard pathway: If you are interested in moving into the field and do not have a background in finance or IT, you will complete the standard pathway (2 years) which includes a compulsory foundation component.Advanced standing pathway: If you have a prior Finance or Information technology degree you will follow the advanced standing pathway (1.5 years) and skip the foundation course component. You will focus on core Finance and Information Technology courses.

Explore the latest technologies and business models that are changing financial services. Offering study pathways for graduates from IT, finance, and other backgrounds. Disrupt banking and finance. Advance the industry and stay relevant.

Master of Financial Technology

The Master of Finance offers comprehensive preparation for those wishing to pursue or advance their career in the finance and investments industry. You will gain technical competencies and analytical skills and learn how to apply financial theory and quantitative techniques to make effective financial and investment decisions. You will build a solid foundation in finance and gain an in-depth understanding of investment principles with a strong appreciation of ethical and professional standards focusing on the curriculum of <abbr title="Chartered Financial Analyst">CFA </abbr>Level II and III and <abbr title="Charted Alternative Investment Analyst">CAIA</abbr> examinations. You will develop the skills to critically analyse issues in the investment profession relating to stock markets, fixed-income and alternative instruments, derivatives, and portfolio or wealth management, preparing you to take on new challenges in the increasingly globalised and competitive financial sector.The Master of Finance has two different entry points depending on your previous studies:Standard pathway: If you are interested in moving into the field and do not have a background in finance, you will complete the standard pathway (2 years) which includes a compulsory foundation component.Advanced standing pathway: If you have a prior finance degree you will follow the advanced standing pathway (1.5 years) and skip the foundation course component. You will focus on core finance courses and advanced electives. High-performing students may have the opportunity to undertake a major research project in place of advanced electives. This option can serve as a pathway to higher research degrees.Griffith University offers a range of flexible delivery modes including on-campus and online. Find out more about our <a href="https://www.griffith.edu.au/study/business-government/finance?level=pgrd" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Finance</a> programs.

Embark on the next step in your career by broadening your technical and analytical toolkit. Learn how to apply financial theory to large-scale financial and investment decisions. Walk away with practices aligned with CFA Institute curriculum.

Business Finance

Why Money Matters

Strategic Financial Analysis

Introduction to Finance Principles

Financial Decision Making

Financial Accountability and Management

Accounting for Managers

Fundamentals of Financial Markets and Institutions

Fundamentals of Finance

Financial Markets and Institutions

Corporate finance covers important long-term financial decisions made in business organisations. In this subject you will examine Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and gain an advanced and integrated understanding of how to create sustainable value in corporate firms through long-term financial decisions. In the first part of this subject, you will focus on financial analytical techniques such as financial mathematics, valuation of bonds and shares and the relationship between risk and return. In the second part, you will explore the way these financial analytical techniques apply to long-term financial decisions. You will gain the skills and knowledge needed to determine what type of assets to invest in, how to raise the necessary funding, how to choose the mix of debt and equity, and how to reward shareholders.

Corporate Finance

If you want to build wealth through equities for yourself or your clients, you need the skills to identify which companies should, and should not, be included in an investment portfolio. Studying this subject will equip you with the tools and techniques that financial analysts can adopt to pick apart companies’ financial statements for stock selection. Honing your knowledge of financial accounting and corporate finance, you will build the financial statement analysis skills to conduct a robust examination of ASX-listed companies as prospective investments. You will examine the processes involved in evaluating corporate financial situations and explore the use of financial metrics through ratio and credit analyses. You will also analyse and evaluate the value of corporations and determine any financial distress situations.

Financial Statement Analysis

This subject develops the student&#39;s knowledge of the role and responsibilities of Marine Surveyors and the skills that are necessary for carrying out marine survey work and the preparation of subsequent survey reports. It also considers a number of different survey categories and the respective roles of a number of national and international authorities such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and its conventions, the maritime classification societies, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and Port State Control authorities.

Marine Surveying and Inspection

The aim of this subject is to introduce you to the type of financial information that you, as a manager, can expect to receive and to the techniques that you can use to analyse this information for decision making and control purposes. The subject is therefore written from the perspective of you as a manager of an operating subject in a corporate environment. This approach will provide you with a sound basis by which you can understand, review, analyse and use the various types of financial information with which you are most likely to come into contact.This subject also contains sections in relation to ship and port investment evaluation and finance and shipping business risk management. It aims to enhance your capability in understanding practical financial issues and applying financial concepts in the maritime transport and logistics industry where you may be working.

Finance for Decision-Making

Investors and lenders have an important role with respect to sustainable development. Through directing their financial resources to socially and environmentally responsible investment options, investors and lenders have the power to make significant contribution to sustainable development. This applies to both small- and large-scale investors and lenders.Apart from the moral aspects associated with socially responsible investing, a failure to consider the social and environmental risks inherent in particular investments expose investors and lenders to potential financial loss.Investors need to be aware of the risks and opportunities that the sustainability agenda creates; they need to be aware of, and be able to critically evaluate, different approaches to ethical investment and lending; and they need to have an awareness of the products available within the market place.This subject responds to these needs as it:• Explores the meaning and role of socially responsible investment• Identifies the sustainability related risks and opportunities that aspects of an investee’s/borrowers operations create for investors or lenders• Identifies and explains some tools used to assess investments from a sustainability-related perspective• Discusses some available products available to ‘socially responsible’ investors and lenders.

Socially Responsible Investing

In this subject you will develop and apply the skills necessary to succeed in obtaining employment and a career in accounting and finance. As a graduate, it is essential to be able to demonstrate capability in applying technical skills in a contemporary workplace context together with other professional ‘soft’ skills. In your role as an accountant or finance professional, you will be required to apply critical thinking, decision making techniques and effective communication methods in a range of situations. The workshops will consist of expert guest presentations, discussion topics, and role plays. You will create a portfolio of activities that demonstrate your professional qualities and skills in applying your knowledge to generate relevant recommendations and solutions.

Pathway to Accounting and Finance Careers

This subject introduces students to the major concepts and analytical tools used in the theory and practice of financial management within an Australian context. It is designed to provide students with an understanding of: the scope and nature of the finance function and its role within management; and the theory of finance and how it underpins the evaluation of investment, financing and dividend policies. This subject will also develop practical skills in the identification and analysis of financial problems.

Principles of Financial Management

Derivatives or derivative securities are (as the name suggests) derived from other securities. Derivatives are used for a number of purposes, including insuring against price movements (hedging), increasing one’s exposure to price movements (speculation) or getting access to an otherwise hard-to-trade asset or market (market completion).The subject is comprised of three main modules: Options, Futures and Swaps. Topics covered include currency and futures contracts, pricing derivative securities, behaviour of share prices forward contracts, coupon swaps, interest rate derivative securities and other derivative securities, share options, options on stock indices, binomial, and Black-Scholes option pricing, hedging positions in options, advanced trading strategies, and exotic options.After completing this subject, students will be familiar with derivatives valuation and their use in risk management. The acquired skills will be useful in the management of financial risks in the financial sectors.

Derivatives

The purpose of the subject is to build an applied understanding of the psychological biases which influence financial decision-making. The behavioural finance perspective of decision-making is contrasted with more traditional finance perspectives. This enables a unique interpretation of market anomalies and asset pricing bubbles. The applications of the subject are across corporate finance and investment management.

Behavioural Finance

Global sustainability challenges – including climate change, natural resource depletion, and rising inequality – are affecting the commercial environment in a way that presents both risks and opportunities for the financial sector. This subject studies the evidence of how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors matter and explains in detail how to incorporate these in company financial models and strategies, equity investing, bond investing, and bank lending. The subject equips students with knowledge, understanding and ability to apply the key principles and core practice of green and sustainable finance. Specific aims are to increase the student’s knowledge and understanding of:• climate change and its impacts• climate risks and emerging environmental and sustainability risks• the evolution of green and sustainable products and services in the banking, investment, and insurance sectors• increasing awareness of the role of the finance sector and finance professionals in supporting the transition to a low-carbon world.

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