HONOURS PROGRAMME IN FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Convenor: Prof Haim Abraham (Ph: 650 2720 or haim.abraham@uct.ac.za )
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Description:
The one-year Honours programme aims to prepare students to participate as highly competent
professionals in the financial sector of the economy.
Curriculum:
The curriculum consists of the following broad categories: Introductory subjects (30%),
Advanced subjects (50%), Mini-dissertation (20%).
The advanced subjects and the mini-dissertation make up the core of the programme. These
are conducted at a graduate level. The mini-dissertation is in a form of a group assignment
(2-3 students per project). The mini-dissertation is restricted to between 8000 and 10 000
words and has to be completed within two years of admission to the programme.
All subjects in the programme listed below are compulsory.
Introductory subjects
Economics
Statistics
Accounting
Advanced subjects
Futures, Options, Derivatives
Portfolio Optimisation
Fixed Income
Corporate Finance/Equity Valuation
Security Legislation and Ethics
The introductory subjects are taught at the beginning of the programme and the advanced
subjects are taught in the later part of the programme. Each subject consists of a written
examination and coursework. Each subject in the respective advanced and introductory
categories carries equal weight. To be eligible for the Honours degree the student should
score at least 40% in the mini-dissertation and in each subject with an overall mark of at least
50%.
Admission requirements:
As a general rule, a person will be considered for admission to the programme provided
he/she
(a) is a graduate of this University or of another recognised University; and
(b) has obtained at least 60% in the major subjects in his/her undergraduate degree.
The following exceptions to the general rule are taken into account for accepting or rejecting
an applicant:
(a)
(b)
(c)
An applicant may be accepted to the programme in cases where he/she falls short
of the 60% mark, provided the applicant has demonstrated numerical ability
(Mathematics and/or Statistics).
An applicant may be accepted to the programme despite failing the 60% criterion,
provided the applicant has sufficient work experience in the asset management
industry.
An applicant who maintains the 60% criterion may be rejected if he/she has not
demonstrated appropriate numerical ability.
More information for international students:
You need a clearance certificate from our International Academic Programmes Office (IAPO)
And the following documents:
 Study permit
 Medical Insurance
 Proof of fees paid
 Fax:+27 21 650 5667
Tel:+27 21 6502822/3740
Email: int-iapo@uct.ac.za