Overview

The IPS Integrated Program in Finance provides a comprehensive learning pathway that combines financial theory with practical application. Delivered fully online, the program enables learners to understand financial systems, evaluate investments, and manage risk. It progresses from core concepts to advanced topics, supporting analytical and strategic decision-making across financial contexts.

Accreditation

The program is offered by IPS, an independent professional development organisation based in Australia. It is designed to support practical skill development and knowledge building. While not part of a regulated higher education system, it provides a structured learning pathway aligned with professional development needs.

Programme Structure

The program follows a structured, multi-stage pathway that progresses from foundational concepts to advanced financial analysis and application. It is organised into the following three stages.

IPS Stage 4: Associate Stage (Year 1)

FIN401: Principles of Finance
FIN402: Financial Markets and Institutions
FIN403: Financial Statement Analysis
FIN404: Quantitative Methods in Finance
FIN405: Banking and Financial Services
FIN406: Corporate Finance

IPS Stage 5: Specialist Stage (Year 2)

FIN501: Investment Analysis
FIN502: Portfolio Management
FIN503: Risk and Derivatives
FIN504: Treasury and Cash Management
FIN505: Business Valuation
FIN506: Financial Planning and Wealth Management

IPS Stage 6: Practitioner Stage (Year 3)

FIN601: Fixed Income Securities
FIN602: Real Estate Finance
FIN603: Insurance and Risk Management
FIN604: Behavioural Finance
FIN605: Financial Modelling
FIN606: Alternative Investments

Audience

This program is suitable for learners seeking a flexible and comprehensive understanding of finance. It is ideal for those interested in careers in banking, investment, or business, as well as individuals aiming to build financial knowledge and analytical skills for professional or personal development.

Lecturers

The program is self-paced and fully online, with no live lectures or instructor-led teaching. All learning materials and assessments are delivered through an automated platform. This approach supports independent learning and allows learners to develop analytical and problem-solving skills at their own pace.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Self-paced
No support at all
No interaction at all

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Finance View 20 other Bachelors in Finance in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

150 AUD / year

≈ 150 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

150 AUD / year

≈ 150 AUD / year

Additional Details

An additional AUD 25 applies for the PDF certificate

Funding

Tuition free program

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Scholarships Information

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