Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Financial Analysis and Portfolio Management

This qualification aims to train learners to the Honours level in financial economics. In particular, the programme aims to prepare learners for work in the financial sector. It combines applied studies in Financial Economics, Accounting and Statistics to equip the learners with the modern principles and operations in financial analysis and portfolio management.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience.

In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is

• Bachelor of Commerce in Economics or Finance, NQF Level 7.

1. Understand and manipulate qualitative and quantitative data within an area of specialisation.
2. Design and conduct research in his or her area of specialisation.
3. Produce academic papers that reflect an ability to interrogate the professional literature and engage in critical debate.
4. Find information of professional relevance efficiently and independently.
5. Use information-technology efficiently and independently.
6. Embark on Masters level research study under supervision.
7. Articulate an understanding of an area of specialisation at a high level of abstraction.
8. Independently apply discipline-based knowledge and practices to an understanding of conceptual and practical problems.
9. Design and conduct research utilising the methods of the discipline.
10. Apply the theory and research methods of the discipline to the development of research questions.
11. Produce theoretical and research communications that draw on a range of information bases.

The following associated assessment criteria apply across all Exit Level Outcomes

• Analyse financial situations at an executive level.
• Manage financial portfolios.
• Utilise advanced quantitative methods to make financial decisions as based on financial forecasts.
• Interact between different professions (like Accounting, Statistics, Law and Economics) to form financial policies.

Integrated assessment

The integrated assessment of skills acquired in the FAPM programme is assessed by means of projects and examinations for each topic taught in the programme. The structure of each examination and each project is related directly to the structure of the topic taught. The examinations and the projects of the various topics are primarily practical as suit the purpose of the programme.

Formative assessment will occur continuously by the relevant lecturer's and the external examiner's feedback. Summative assessment will involve the assignment of an overall grade as a weighted average of all topics taught.