This initial phase builds your understanding of financial terminology and basic reporting structures. You'll learn how different stakeholders interpret financial information and develop skills to present complex data clearly.

Duration: 8 weeks (August - September 2025)

• Financial statement analysis and interpretation
• Stakeholder communication strategies
• Data visualization techniques for financial reporting
• Risk assessment communication frameworks

Here's where things get interesting — you'll tackle real-world scenarios that mirror the challenges financial managers face daily. We focus heavily on decision-making processes and how to communicate these effectively across departments.

Duration: 10 weeks (October - December 2025)

• Cross-departmental financial planning
• Budget variance analysis and reporting
• Strategic financial recommendation development
• Crisis communication in financial contexts

The capstone experience brings together everything you've learned. Working with actual case studies from Australian businesses, you'll develop comprehensive financial communication strategies that demonstrate mastery of both technical and interpersonal skills.

Duration: 6 weeks (January - February 2026)

• Executive-level financial presentation skills
• Team leadership in financial planning contexts
• Regulatory compliance communication
• Innovation in financial reporting methods