BCom Hons Financial Planning

Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to develop applied competence and deepen the student’s expertise in the analysis, interpretation and application of financial planning principles and research capacity in the economic environment at an advanced level. Learners are also prepared for a career in the practice of financial planning and further learning in researched based postgraduate study in this field by developing research and reporting skills. The students should be able to reflect on their decisions and applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of financial planning as a practice at an advanced level.

Admission Requirements

A potential student must be in possession of one of the following: NQF level 7 qualification with a minimum average of 65% obtained in the final year modules including appropriate knowledge of Financial Planning (assessed at a NQF level 7); or NQF level 7 qualification with 3 years’ relevant work experience, as deemed acceptable by the Department of Finance and Investment Management, in Financial Planning.

Selection Process

Final admission requirements will from time to time be set by the department.

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