Short Learning Programme in Quantitative Finance
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Faculty Website: College of Business and Economics
Department: Department of Finance and Investment Management
Programme Level: Continuous Education Programmes
Programme Name: SLP in Quantitative Finance
Programme Code: S3QF2Q
Medium of Facilitation: part-time, Online
NQF Level: 7
NQF Credits:
SAQA:
Senate Approval: S65/2023(1)
Application Start Date: 1 April 2024
Application End Date: 18 February 2025
Campus: Online
Contacts: Ms Marie M Ayaba 011 559 3364
Email: mariea@uj.ac.za
Duration of Study:
- 3 Hours x 2 days per week x 10 weeks per semester.
- Months to complete: February to November.
- Minimum period to obtain: 1 Year.
- Maximum period to obtain: 2 Years.
Purpose
The purpose of this SLP is to provide the student with an opportunity to study in a field focused on Quantitative Finance. This SLP introduces quantitative finance and the mechanics involved in order to calculate quantitative models used in the financial industry. After completion of this SLP, students can apply for admission into the BComHons (Quantitative Finance) (H3Q15Q) offered by the Department of Finance and Investment Management.
Career Opportunities
This programme presents a pathway to the BComHons (Quantitative Finance) (H3Q15Q) and caters for students with no prior Quantitative Finance background. This SLP provides such students with an opportunity to apply for admission into the BComHons BComHons (Quantitative Finance) (H3Q15Q) upon completion of this SLP. Career opportunities for Quantitative Finance graduates include, but are not limited to, analyst positions (i.e., quantitative analyst, financial analyst, and risk analyst), data science, risk management, investment banking, and trading.
Admission Requirements
Any Bachelor’s Degree, related BTech degree or any equivalent NQF level 7 qualification. Applicant may be subject to an internal selection process.
Selection Process
Based on eligibility. Final admission requirements will from time to time be set by the department.
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