Certificate in Finance Management

Certificate in Finance Management (NQFLevel 5)

Who is this qualification for?

The purpose of the qualification is to provide and equip students with an academic, professional and practical experience in general administration and finance. The competency and skills gained in the qualification provides the entry level to career opportunities in accounting and finance. The qualification will greatly contribute to the finance, administration and all other economic sectors as a response to the national need for professional financial practitioners as highlighted in the Human Resource Strategic Plan 2025 which underscores the critical skills shortage of professional financial practitioners generally due to emerging Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) businesses.

Admission /Entry Requirements:

  • NSSC Ordinary/Advanced Subsidiary or equivalent with a minimum of 20 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol) on the IUM’s evaluation scale.
  • A recognised qualification at NQF level 4 or equivalent.
  • Mature age entry, provided that they:
  • Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
  • Have at least 3 years’ experience
  • Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration:

Minimum: 1 Year – Maximum: 2 Years

Full-time/Part-time Mode

Career opportunities

The Certificate in Finance Management can supplement your existing qualifications and give you a salary and career boost. The course prepares students for a wide range of careers in Accounting and Finance be it in government or in non-profit organizations. Among others some careers are:

Accountants and Auditors, Budget Analysts, Financial Analysts, Insurance Sales Agents, Insurance Underwriters, Loan Officers, Personal Financial Advisors etc.

Course structure

YEAR 1

SEMESTER 1

Course Title

Course Code

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Principles of Management

POM50US

100

5

10

Applied English Language Skills

AEL40US

100

4

10

Mathematics for finance

MFF40US

100

5

10

Microeconomics

EC151US

100

5

10

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

IEN40US

100

4

10

Fundamentals of Accounting

FOF51US

100

5

10

SEMESTER 2

Course Title

Course Code

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Financial Accounting I

FAC51US

100

5

10

Cost Accounting

CAC50US

100

5

10

Quantitative Methods I

QM151US

100

5

10

Human Capital Management

HCD50US

100

5

10

Principles of Marketing

PMK50US

100

5

10

Principles of Management

POM50US

100

5

10

Basic Information Technology skills

BIT41US

100

4

10



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