Behavioral finance programs incorporate intensive coursework and real-world experience to help scholars obtain a more thorough understanding of how domestic and international markets work. Courses may focus on using cutting-edge valuation methods, the importance of ethical decision making and how to more effectively manage corporate risks.

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.