Business, Commerce and Management Studies - Finance Economics and Accounting
The primary purpose of the qualification is to equip qualifiers with honours level knowledge, specific skills, and applied competence in Financial Management. This will not only facilitate personal intellectual growth but also enhance marketability and employability. Additionally, it will create new opportunities for further education and training, specifically qualifying as a Treasurer and Financial Manager.
The secondary purpose of the qualification is to cultivate specialists in Financial Management within South Africa. This objective aims to broaden the local leadership base, promoting innovative and knowledge-based economic and scholarly activities. Ultimately, this will contribute to heightened societal and economic productivity.
Furthermore, the qualification seeks to empower qualifying learners to engage in basic research and utilize recent research findings within the realm of financial management effectively.
Lastly, an additional aim of the qualification is to address historical imbalances and promote inclusivity by producing a substantial number of black financial managers. This effort aligns with objectives to transform and rectify inequities within the field.
Demonstrate appropriate theoretical knowledge
Assess and address corporate financing needs and investment opportunities
Assess and address the information needs of the organisation, primarily for internal use
Assess and address weaknesses in the financial performance of the organisation
Latest techniques and philosophies are assimilated into appropriate practice
Takes responsibility within own limits of competence
Acts within accepted norms of the profession
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