POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FINANCE (1624)

The Postgraduate Diploma in Finance aims to provide qualifying learners with advanced competencies in mastering, analysing, interpreting and applying specialist and finance principles in preparation for a career in a wide range of finance fields, as well as provide a basis for advanced professional studies in these fields.  Learners should be able to reflect critically on finance and related decisions and applications to assess the effect thereof in the practice of investment and financial management.

Qualification Code: Postgraduate Diploma in Finance 1624
NQF Level: 8
Total credits: 120

CURRICULUM

NEW CURRICULUM TO BE INTRODUCED IN 2024 - PGDF
 

ADMISSION

A bachelor’s degree with at least 30 credits in Finance or a cognate subject at the final year level, or
The Advanced Diploma in Finance or equivalent qualifications (Financial Accounting, Economics, Statistics) at HEQF Level 7 specialising in Finance, or
The Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning, Financial Accounting, Economics, Statistics or equivalent. Such a qualification should be at NQ Level 7 and include the following modules: Corporate Finance, International Finance, Investment Analysis, Financial and Analytical Techniques or equivalent, or
A student in possession of the Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning, Financial Accounting, Economics, Statistics or equivalent may only be admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma in Finance if s/he has passed corporate Finance and Investments with at least 50% Continuous Assessment Mark and 50% Examination Mark or equivalent Level 7 qualification

APPLICATION AND SELECTION

APPLICATION

An application for admission shall only be considered from an applicant who has:

• Completed the UWC online application – www.uwc.ac.za
• Submitted proof of  NQF7 qualification which includes certified copies of all transcripts from all tertiary educational institutions attended.
• A foreign applicant, who has completed a 3-year qualification at an institution where English was not the medium of instruction will only be considered for admission into the programme if he/she provides proof of one of the following requirements: Test score of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or equivalent.

SELECTION

Final Selection shall be based on an applicant meeting the criteria as determined by the Faculty.

DURATION

Unless Senate decides otherwise, the curriculum shall extend over 1 year (full-time) OR 2 years (part-time)

B.COM HONOURS IN FINANCE

Our Bachelor of Commerce Honours (Finance) programme provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge. It has a strong focus on Finance research and offers a pathway to advanced academic degrees required for pursuing a career in academia. It is also designed for professionals with strong quantitative competencies who are working towards middle to senior positions in financial management and investments.

Qualification Code:
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Finance
1721 Full-Time and  
1722 Part Time

NQF Level: 8
Total credits: 120

CURRICULUM

NEW CURRICULUM TO BE INTRODUCED IN 2024 – B.COM HONOURS FINANCE
   

ADMISSION

A Bachelor’s Degree majoring in Finance or equivalent with an average of 60% at Level3; or
Students may qualify for the programme through RPL Rule. A2.1.4 applies to these applicants and will be considered on a case-by-case basis for each application.
An applicant who has completed the Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in a subject other than Finance (e.g. Economics, Financial Accounting, Management) has completed at least 2 level 3 Finance modules (i.e. FIN311, FIN305, FIN308, FIN321) or equivalent with a 60% average.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION

APPLICATION

An application for admission shall only be considered from an applicant who has:
Completed the UWC online application – www.uwc.ac.za
Submitted proof of  NQF7 qualification which includes certified copies of all transcripts from all tertiary educational institutions attended.
A foreign applicant, who has completed a 3-year qualification at an institution where English was not the medium of instruction will only be considered for admission into the programme if he/she provides proof of one of the following requirements: Test score of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or equivalent.

SELECTION

Final Selection shall be based on an applicant meeting the criteria as determined by the Faculty.

DURATION

Unless Senate decides otherwise, the curriculum shall extend over 1 year (full-time) OR 2 years (part-time)

MASTER OF COMMERCE

Stream:  Finance
Full Thesis only

ADMISSION

An applicant must hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Finance, Honours in Finance or an equivalent in Finance qualification. 
Evidence of having completed a research methodology module will be expected.
The final average obtained for the degree must be an average of 60% and above.

SELECTION

Admission is subject to selection.

DURATION

Students may complete the Masters within 1 year.
The duration of the programme can be extended over three (3) years full-time/part-time.
However, the department expects a full-time student to complete within 2 years and a part-time student within 3 years.

PhD (1921)

Stream: Finance
Full Thesis only

ADMISSION

An applicant must hold a Masters degree, preferably in Finance.

SELECTION

Final selection shall be based on an applicant meeting the criteria as determined by the
Faculty.

DURATION

Unless Senate decides otherwise, the duration of the programme shall extend over two years full-time or five years part-time.