Nelson Mandela University

Advanced Diploma: Business Studies (Financial Planning and Services)

Programme Overview:

This qualification aims to prepare students both academically and professionally in the selected field to operate within a financial planning business environment. The qualification will enable students to make strategic business decisions, as well as to introduce students to both individual and corporate financial planning.

Faculty:

Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 1 yearPart-time 2 years

Qualification type:

Advanced Diploma (AdvDip)

Department:

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

Subjects requirements:

A relevant 360-credit Diploma in the chosen field of specialisation listed, or an equivalent qualification. Candidates who wish to specialise in Financial Planning and Services (Qualification Code: 40406) must have majored in at least one of the following fields (or its equivalent) in their previous qualification: (Business) Management; Economics; Financial Accounting; Internal Auditing; Management Accounting; Administrative Management.

Career opportunities:

Banking institutions, Investment institutions, Manufacturing as well as Service orientated businesses.

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