Honours in Finance Management

Honours Degree in Finance Management (NQF Level 8)

Who is this qualification for?

The primary purpose of the Bachelor of Finance Management Honours level 8 is to train a cadre of men and women capable of making positive change and positive impact in the private and pulic financial sectors. It is designed to impart knowledge and skills on economic, social and entrepreneurial methods to create financial plans or give investment advice.  Students learn financial analysis, financial reporting, and investment strategy, and also take classes in statistics, economics, and business to strengthen their analytical and critical thinking skills.  It is desired that upon successful completion of studies graduates are prepared to work in both the public and private sector to streamline operations through financial planning, investing, problem-solving and budgeting. A research component is included in this qualification to capacitate graduates to discover new trends and developments as well as to contribute to the accounting and financial profession.

Admission /Entry Requirements:

  • To be registered for this qualification, candidates must at least have a bachelor’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting at NQF Level 7 or equivalent.

Qualification Duration:

Minimum: 1 Year – Maximum: 2 Years

Full-time/Part-time Mode

Career opportunities

The Honours Degree 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

Corporate Governance and Management

CGM80US

120

8

12

Auditing and Assurance

AA180US

120

8

12

Taxation and Tax Planning

TT180US

120

8

12

International Finance Management

IFM80US

160

8

16

Total Credits

 

 

 

52

Semester 2

Course Title

 

 

 

 

Strategic Project Management

SPM80US

120

8

12

Public Finance Management

PUF80US

120

8

12

Financial Reporting and Analysis

FRA80US

160

8

16

Research Project

RPJ80US

300

8

30



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