Every industry is impacted by change, and the Finance and Business fields are no exception

Every industry is impacted by change, and the Finance and Business fields are no exception. Up-skilling via Single Subject Study and Distance Education programs is a valid means of acquiring the practical and theoretical knowledge needed to remain ahead of a competitive market and land that next big role.

Supported online, Distance Education offers the flexibility, access and global resources that in some cases eclipse study in more traditional classroom settings. You may be interested in stepping in to a new role, crossing over in to an allied industry, making a complete change to another career or enhancing your specialist knowledge.
At your own pace, you can undertake Single Subject Study supported by online forums, wikis, blogs, podcasts, access to library resources and assignment submission. Tutors are available for consultation and if your course is offered on campus, you can pop in for face-to-face tutorials and lectures.
Leaders from the Business and Professional Services sector agree that continuing education is imperative at every level.

Head of Talent at KPMG, Jessica Harrison, says that KPMG encourages employees to further their education via various in-house and external courses. 揥e foster an organisation of continual learning,?she says, adding that operating in a global economy with clients around the world means workers in all areas of the company need to up skill.

揟he rules and regulations change, so to service our global clients, our employees need to be continually learning. KPMG supports this with study and exam leave, flexible work options and in some cases, financial support.?br />
Distance Education is ideal for adding or upgrading your knowledge base. Besides being accompanied by online support, it can fit in with work and life commitments.

Via the 憊irtual classroom?people can interact and share information with others studying the same subjects, they can participate without the drawbacks of travel and timeframes. Universities can source the best people to lecture, using research from around the world.