When students learn about trading, they study market behavior and risk management. Some topics of interest may include financial reporting, global financial markets valuation, fixed income, empirical finance and accounting research methods.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.