SECTION B.2: FIELDS OF STUDY
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
THESE QUALIFICATIONS ARE OFFERED IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS AT THE SOWETO CAMPUS
(OFFERED IN ENGLISH ONLY):


Accountancy
Financial Services Operations
EF.10
FACULTY MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DIPLOMA
PROGRAMMES
National Senior Certificate (NSC) – 2008 and after
1.
The minimum admission requirement for a diploma programme is a National Senior Certificate
(NSC) with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher
education institution as certified by Umalusi, with an achievement rating of 3 or better in four
recognised NSC 20-credit subjects. (Government Notice, No. 751, 11 July 2008)
The following are specific minimum admission requirements in respect of diploma studies in
the Faculty.
APS
GROUP A SUBJECTS
%
RATING
80 - 100
7
70 - 79
6
60 - 69
5
50 - 59
4
40 - 49
3
30 - 39
2
0 - 29
1
Languages
GROUP B SUBJECTS
OR
Language of
teaching
and learning
- English
Other
recognised
Language**
Mathematics
Mathematical
Literacy
3
2
3
5
Life
Orientation
Subject
1
Subject
2
Subject
3
3***
3*
3*
2*
MINIMUM
22 with Mathematics
OR
24 with
Mathematical
Literacy
*
If a rating of 3 or more is obtained for the Other Recognised Language, then a rating of 3 or
more is required for only one subject from group B, provided that the National Senior
Certificate 4x3 diploma requirements are met.
** The performance rating for another subject taken instead of Other Recognised Language is
the same as indicated for the Other Recognised Language.
*** The rating for Life Orientation is divided by 2 when calculating the APS.
Note 1:
Meting the Faculty’s minimum requirements for a particular programme does not
necessarily guarantee admission to that programme. Specific selection criteria may be
applied within the required Enrolment Management Plan.
Note 2:
It is compulsory for applicants to have completed the NBT prior to registration.
1
Senior Certificate (SC) – Prior 2008
2.
Admission requirements for candidates who completed the Senior Certificate.
An FETC, Senior Certificate, or equivalent qualification at NQF level 4 as determined by the
Faculty Board and:

English with a higher grade D or standard grade C symbol; and

Mathematics with at least a higher grade E or standard grade C symbol; or
Accounting with at least a higher grade D or a standard grade C symbol

M-score of 10
3.
National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V) – From 2007
Admission requirements for candidates who completed the National Certificate (Vocational).
SUBJECTS
STATUTORY
MINIMUM
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
IN ADDITION TO
THE NC(V)
FEFS MINIMUM
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
IN ADDITION TO
THE NC(V)
FUNDAMENTAL
COMPONENT
Language of Learning
and Teaching
(English/Afrikaans)
50%
60%
3 subjects form
Group A of the
approved subject list
Mathematics or
Mathematical Literacy
Life Orientation
50%
50%
50%
60%
70%
50%
1 or more subjects
may be specified for
FEFS
60% in `3
compulsory
vocational subjects
60% in 3
compulsory
vocational subjects
VOCATIONAL
COMPONENT
4 subjects for Group
A of the approved
subject list
Note 1:
Meting the Faculty’s minimum requirements for a particular programme does not
necessarily guarantee admission to that programme. Specific selection criteria may be
applied within the required Enrolment Management Plan.
Note 2:
It is compulsory for applicants to have completed the NBT prior to registration.
4.
Selection criteria
Selection is based on academic merit and the availability of places and hence may entail the
use of additional criteria/requirements.
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EF.11
DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTANCY (D3A15Q)
Full time
NEW NQF LEVEL 6
NEW NQF CREDITS: 368
PURPOSE
The purpose of this diploma is to provide accountancy knowledge and skills to ensure
competence in performing reporting functions, rendering taxation services and management
advisory services on an accounting technician level, and to convert this embedded knowledge
practically into an accounting software programme.
CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
MODULE
NAME
MODULE
CODE
SECOND SEMESTER
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
MODULE
NAME
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
CFM11B1
12
ECO11B1
12
Cost and
Financial
Management
1A
CFM11A1
12
Cost and
Financial
Management
1B
Economics 1A
ECO11A1
12
Economics 1B
12
End User
Computing
1A*&**
OR
Introduction to
Business
Management
1B*
End User
Computing
1A*&**
OR
Introduction to
Business
Management
1B*
EUC01A1*&**
IBM01B1*
EUC01A1*&**
12
IBM01B1*
Financial
Accounting 1A
FAC11A1
12
Financial
Accounting 1B
FAC11B1
12
Mathematics for
Finance and
Business 1A
MATDCA1
12
Mathematics for
Finance and
Business 1B
MATDCB1
12
* Due to logistical constraints (of computer labs) and the size of classes, End User Computing 1A and
Introduction to Business Management 1B will be offered in both semesters to cater for the large group size.
** The Faculty of Management allows students to write a ‘Recognition of prior learning (RPL)’ exam for End User
Computing 1A (EUC01A1 (new code).On passing this RPL exam the student would have proved that (s)he
has the required expertise needed for EUC01A1 and will therefore be granted a credit for the module.
If a student wishes to write the RPL exam (s)he needs to register for both EUC01A1 (the academic module)
as well as for the RPL exam (EUC01AR). On passing the RPL exam (EUC01AR) (s)he will be granted a credit
for EUC01A1. If a student fails the RPL exam (EUC01AR) (s)he will remain registered for EUC01A1. No exam
fee is attached to the RPL exam (EUC01AR). If a student passes the RPL exam (EUC01AR) (s)he will still
have to pay the full amount for the module EUC01A1 but the student will be exempted from the module
EUC01A1. Also note that a fail on the RPL exam (EUC01AR) will be reflected as such on the student’s
academic transcript.
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SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE NAME
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
MODULE NAME
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Auditing and
Internal Control 2A
AIC22A2
12
Auditing and
Internal Control 2B
AIC22B2
12
Communication 1
Module 1
COS1AA1
12
Active Citizenship
1A
ACS1AA1
12
Business Law 1A
BUL41A1
12
Business Law 1B
BUL41B1
12
Cost and Financial
Management 2A
CFM22A2
12
Cost and Financial
Management 2B
CFM22B2
12
Financial
Accounting 2A
FAC22A2
12
Financial
Accounting 2B
FAC22B2
12
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE NAME
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Auditing and
Internal Control 3A
AIC33A3
16
Auditing and
Internal Control 3B
AIC33B3
16
Cost and Financial
Management 3A
CFM33A3
16
Cost and Financial
Management 3B
CFM33B3
16
Financial
Accounting 3A
FAC33A3
16
Financial
Accounting 3B
FAC33B3
16
Taxation 3A
TAX33A3
16
Taxation 3B
TAX33B3
16
EF.12
MODULE NAME
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL SERVICES OPERATION (D3F15Q) Full time
NEW NQF LEVEL 6
NEW NQF CREDITS: 368
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Diploma in Financial Services Operations is to develop the student’s
knowledge in the area of financial services and its operations. The programme is comprised of a
focused curriculum to prepare the student for a career in the financial services industry. Mastering
of the curriculum will provide students with the ability to synthesise financial services operations
principles in a professional manner. Fundamental knowledge of global financial services relevant
to the financial services industry will be gained enabling the qualifying student to work in today’s
world of the professional financial services operations industry. The programme emphasises
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competence, integrity, and application of ethics in a professional environment. The successful
student will gain a global and South African financial market perspective and an in-depth
understanding of the environment which will provide them with a competitive advantage for
employment.
CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Mathematics for
Finance and
Business 1A
MATDCA1
12
Mathematics for
Finance and
Business 1B
MATDCB1
12
Financial
Accounting 1A
FAC11A1
12
Financial
Accounting 1B
FAC11B1
12
End User
Computing 1A*
EUC01A1*
12
Introduction to
Business
Management 1B
IBM01B1
12
Economics 1A
ECO11A1
12
Economics 1B
ECO11B1
12
Fundamentals of
Financial Services
1A
FFS11A1
12
Cost and Financial
Management 1B
CFM11B1
12
MODULE NAME
MODULE NAME
* The Faculty of Management allows students to write a ‘Recognition of prior learning (RPL)’ exam for End User
Computing 1A (EUC01A1 (new code). On passing this RPL exam the student would have proved that (s)he
has the required expertise needed for EUC01A1 and will therefore be granted a credit for the module.
If a student wishes to write the RPL exam (s)he needs to register for both EUC01A1 (the academic module)
as well as for the RPL exam (EUC01AR). On passing the RPL exam (EUC01AR) (s)he will be granted a credit
for EUC01A1. If a student fails the RPL exam (EUC01AR) (s)he will remain registered for EUC01A1. No exam
fee is attached to the RPL exam (EUC01AR). If a student passes the RPL exam (EUC01AR) (s)he will still
have to pay the full amount for the module EUC01A1 but the student will be exempted from the module
EUC01A1. Also note that a fail on the RPL exam (EUC01AR) will be reflected as such on the student’s
academic transcript.
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Financial
Accounting 2A
FAC22A2
12
Risk in Financial
Services 2A
RFS22A2
12
MODULE NAME
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Financial
Accounting 2B
FAC22B2
12
Risk in Financial
Services 2B
RFS22B2
12
MODULE NAME
5
Communication 1
Module 1
COS1AA1
12
Active Citizenship
1A
ACS1AA1
12
Banking
Operations 2A
BOP22A2
12
Banking
Operations 2B
BOP22B2
12
Financial Services
Operations 2A
FSO22A2
12
Financial Services
Operations 2B
FSO22B2
12
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Financial
Accounting 3A
FAC33A3
16
Financial Market
Regulatory
Environment 3A
FMR33A3
Financial Services
Operations 3A
Financial Services
Preparations 3A
MODULE NAME
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Financial
Accounting 3B
FAC33B3
16
16
Financial Market
Regulatory
Environment 3B
FMR33B3
16
FSO33A3
16
Financial Services
Operations 3B
FSO33B3
16
FSP33A3
16
Financial Planning
Operations 3B
FPO33B3
16
MODULE NAME
6
EF.13
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF MODULES, DESCRIPTION, PREREQUISITES
AND MODULE CODES FOR DIPLOMAS
MODULE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREREQUISITE
ACS1AA1 or
ACS11A1
ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP 1A
AIC22A2
AUDITING AND INTERNAL CONTROL 2A
AIC22B2
AUDITING AND INTERNAL CONTROL 2B
AIC33A3
AUDITING AND INTERNAL CONTROL 3A
AIC22A2, AIC22B2
AIC33B3
AUDITING AND INTERNAL CONTROL 3B
AIC22A2, AIC22B2
BOP22A2
BANKING OPERATIONS 2A
BOP22B2
BANKING OPERATIONS 2B
BUL41A1
BUSINESS LAW 1A
BUL41B1
BUSINESS LAW 1B
CFM11A1
COST AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1A
CFM11B1
COST AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1B
CFM22A2
COST AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2A
CFM11B1
CFM22B2
COST AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2B
CFM11A1
CFM33A3
COST AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 3A
CFM22B2
CFM33B3
COST AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 3B
CFM22B2
COS1AA1 or
COS1A11
COMMUNICATION 1 MODULE 1
ECO11A1
ECONOMICS 1A
ECO11B1
ECONOMICS 1B
EUC01A1 or
EUC11A1
END USER COMPUTING 1A
FAC11A1
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 1A
FAC11B1
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 1B
FAC11A1 – 40%
FAC22A2
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 2A
FAC11A1, FAC11B1
FAC22B2
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 2B
FAC11A1, FAC11B1,
FAC22A2 – 40%
FAC33A3
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3A
FAC22A2, FAC22B2
FAC33B3
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3B
FAC22A2, FAC22B2,
FAC33A3 – 40%
FMR33A3
FMR33B3
FPO33B3
FINANCIAL MARKET REGULATORY
ENVIRONMENT 3A
FINANCIAL MARKET REGULATORY
ENVIRONMENT 3B
FINANCIAL PLANNING OPERATIONS 3B
7
BOP22A2
MODULE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREREQUISITE
FSO22A2
FINANCIAL SERVICES OPERATIONS 2A
FSO22B2
FINANCIAL SERVICES OPERATIONS 2B
FSO22A2 – 40%
FSO33A3
FINANCIAL SERVICES OPERATIONS 3A
FS022B2
FSO33B3
FINANCIAL SERVICES OPERATIONS 3B
FSP33A3
FINANCIAL SERVICES PREPARATIONS 3A
FFS11A1
FUNDAMENTALS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES 1A
IBM01B1
MATDCA1
MATDCB1
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
1B1
MATHEMATICS FOR FINANCE AND BUSINESS
1A
MATHEMATICS FOR FINANCE AND BUSINESS
1B
MATDCA1
RFS22A2
RISK IN FINANCIAL SERVICES 2A
RFS22B2
RISK IN FINANCIAL SERVICES 2B
RFS22A2
TAX33A3
TAXATION 3A
FAC11A1, FAC11B1
TAX33B3
TAXATION 3B
FAC11A1, FAC11B1
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EF. 14 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF ALPHABETICAL LIST OF MODULES,
DESCRIPTION, PREREQUISITES AND MODULE CODES FOR FEFS
SERVICE MODULES FOR DIPLOMAS IN OTHER FACULTIES
MODULE CODE
DESCRIPTION
AAS11A1
APPLIED ACCOUNTANCY SKILLS 1A
AAS11B1
APPLIED ACCOUNTANCY SKILLS 1B
BCC11A1
CREDIT CONTROL 1A
BCC11B1
CREDIT CONTROL 1B
BFB22A2
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2A
BFB33B3
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 3B
BKM11A1 or
CAE01A1
BKM11B1 or
CAE01B1
BFB22A2
COSTING AND ESTIMATING 1A
COSTING AND ESTIMATING 1B
CCZ1-1
COST ACCOUNTING 1(1)
CCZ2-2
COST ACCOUNTING 2A
FPP11A1 or
FPO0AA1
FPP11B1 or
FPO0BB1
PREREQUISITE
CCZ1-1
FINANCIAL PRINCIPLES IN PRODUCTION 1A
FINANCIAL PRINCIPLES IN PRODUCTION 1B
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ADVANCED DIPLOMAS
THESE QUALIFICATIONS ARE OFFERED IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS AT THE AUCKLAND PARK,
KINGSWAY CAMPUS (OFFERED IN ENGLISH ONLY)





Accountancy
Economics
Financial Management
Financial Markets
Property Valuation and Management
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS


31 October annually for study in the following year.
31 August annually for international students.
Application forms and information are obtainable from the relevant department.
Preparatory study and an entrance examination may be required by the relevant department.
EF.15
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTANCY (ADIA01)
NEW NQF LEVEL 7
Full time
NEW NQF CREDITS: 120
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The entry requirements for the Advanced Diploma in Accountancy are a Diploma or National
Diploma with Financial Accounting, Auditing or Internal Auditing and Taxation at a 3 rd year level
and Grade 12 Mathematics with minimum APS score of 4. Students with an APS score below 4
for Mathematics or with Grade 12 Mathematic Literacy will only be considered after completion of
the Mathematics for Diploma students module offered by the Faculty of Science at the University
of Johannesburg to all second and third year Diploma students interested in pursuing further
studies at the University of Johannesburg.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Advanced Diploma is to prepare the student for further learning in the fields of
Accounting, Auditing and Taxation. The programme will also prepare the student for the job
market by enabling a student to apply integrated knowledge and advanced conceptual thinking
skills to complex problems in Accounting, Auditing and Taxation.
CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR – FULL TIME
YEAR MODULES
MODULE NAME
MODULE CODE
NEW NQF CREDITS
Accounting
ADIA001
30
Taxation
ADIA002
30
Auditing
ADIA003
30
10
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
MODULE NAME
Mathematics
EF.16
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
ADIA004
15
MODULE NAME
Business Ethics
and Citizenship
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
ADIA005
15
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN ECONOMICS (ADIE01)
NEW NQF LEVEL 7
Full time
NEW NQF CREDITS: 120
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The entry requirements for the Advance Diploma in Economies are a Diploma, National Diploma
or BTech with Economics as a major up to 3rd year level (with an average of 55% for Economics
3 AND an overall average of 55% for the relevant qualification AND a minimum APS score of 4 for
Mathematics). Students with an APS score below 4 for Mathematics or with Grade 12 Mathematic
Literacy will only be considered after successful completion of the Mathematics for Diploma
students module offered by the Faculty of Science to all second and third year National Diploma
students interested in pursuing further studies at the University of Johannesburg.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Advance Diploma is to broaden and deepen the knowledge, understanding,
insight and skills with the aim of further learning in Economics. The programme is designed to
prepare the student for the job market by providing them with the tools for the correct
interpretation and understanding of the economy on a microeconomic and macroeconomic level,
within a framework of the business environment.
CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR – FULL TIME
SEMESTER MODLES
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Microeconomics
ADIE001
30
Mathematical
Economics
ADIE002
30
MODULE NAME
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Macroeconomics
ADIE003
30
Macroeconomic
Research
ADIE004
30
MODULE NAME
11
EF.17
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (ADFM01)
Full time/Part time
NEW NQF LEVEL 7
NEW NQF CREDITS: 120
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The entry requirements for the Advanced Diploma in Financial Management are a Diploma or
National Diploma with Financial Accounting and Management Accounting at a 3rd year level and
Grade 12 Mathematics with minimum APS score of 4. Students with an APS score below 4 for
Mathematics or with Grade 12 Mathematic Literacy will only be considered after completion of the
Mathematics for Diploma students module offered by the Faculty of Science at the University of
Johannesburg to all second and third year Diploma students interested in pursuing further studies
at the University of Johannesburg.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Advanced Diploma is to prepare Diploma or National Diploma students for
further learning in the fields of Financial Management and Management Accounting. The
programme will prepare the student for the job market by enabling them to apply integrated
knowledge and advanced conceptual thinking skills to innovatively solve complex problems in
Financial Management.
CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR – FULL TIME / PART TIME
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
MODULE NAME
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Financial
Mathematics
ADFM001
15
Performance
Management
ADFM005
20
Performance
Operations
ADFM002
15
Financial
Management
ADFM006
20
Financial Operations
ADFM003
15
Intermediate
Finance B
ADFM007
20
Intermediate
Finance A
ADFM004
15
MODULE NAME
12
EF.18
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL MARKETS (A3F15Q)
Full time/Part time
NEW NQF LEVEL 7
NEW NQF CREDITS: 120
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The admission requirements for this programme will adhere to the University of Johannesburg’s
Policy for Admission and Selection which is current at the time of the registration for this
programme.
A student should have one of the following:
 New/Old NQF level 6 qualification with 3 years’ relevant work experience in financial
markets; or
 New/Old NQF level 6 qualification in Finance; or
 5 years’ relevant work experience in financial markets.
In addition, Grade 12 Mathematics with a minimum APS score of 3 is required in the NSC.
Students with an APS score below 3 for mathematics or students with mathematic literacy will
only be considered after completion of the Maths for Diploma students or Mathematics for Finance
and Business 1A and 1B modules offered by the Faculty of Science at the University of
Johannesburg.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Advanced Diploma in Financial Markets is to develop the student’s knowledge
of the discipline of financial markets and trading. The programme is comprised of a focused
curriculum to prepare the student for a career in financial markets. The curriculum includes ten
topic areas ranging from Introduction to Financial Markets to Theory of Corporate Events to
Trading in Financial Markets and Concluding Financial Market Transactions. Mastering of the
curriculum will provide students with the ability to synthesise financial market principles and apply
financial instruments in a professional manner. Fundamental knowledge of global investments
relevant to the financial market industry will be gained enabling the qualifying student to work in
today’s world of professional financial markets industry. The programme emphasises
competence, integrity, and application of ethics in a professional environment. The successful
student will gain a global and South African financial market perspective and an in-depth
understanding of the marketplace which will provide them with a competitive advantage for
employment.
CURRICULUM
FULL TIME
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE NAME
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Client Service and
Financial Advice
CSF7X01
15
MODULE NAME
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Theory of
Corporate Events
TCE7X02
10
13
Introduction to
Financial Markets
IFM7X01
15
Trading in
Financial Markets
TFM7X01
15
Client Investment
Needs
CIN7X02
10
Application of
Corporate Events
ACE7X02
10
Securities
Information and
Market Conditions
SIM7X02
10
Execution of
Market Orders
EM07X02
10
Financial Markets
Transactions A
FMA7X01
15
Financial Markets
Transactions B
FMB7X02
10
PART TIME
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
MODULE NAME
Securities
Information and
Market Conditions
Introduction to
Financial Markets
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
MODULE NAME
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
SIM7X02
10
Theory of
Corporate Events
TCE7X02
10
IFM7X01
15
Trading in
Financial Markets
TFM7X01
15
Application of
Corporate Events
ACE7X02
10
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Client Investment
Needs
CIN7X02
10
Client Service and
Financial Advice
CSF7X01
15
MODULE NAME
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Execution of
Market Orders
EM07X02
10
Financial Markets
Transactions A
FMA7X01
15
Financial Markets
Transactions B
FMB7X02
10
MODULE NAME
14
EF.19
ADVANCED
DIPLOMA
IN
MANAGEMENT (ADPVM1)
PROPERTY
VALUATION
AND
Full time
NEW NQF LEVEL 7
NEW NQF CREDITS: 120
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The entrance requirements for the Advanced Diploma in Property Valuation and Management are
a Diploma or National Diploma with specialisation in property management or equivalent and
Grade 12 Mathematics with a minimum APS score of 4. Students with an APS score below 4 for
Mathematics or with Grade 12 Mathematic Literacy will only be considered after completion of the
Maths for Diploma students module offered by the Faculty of Science at the University of
Johannesburg to all second and third year Diploma students interested in pursuing further studies
at the University of Johannesburg.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Advance Diploma is to prepare Diploma or National Diploma students in the
field of Property Valuation and Management. It will also provide an opportunity for students to
become professional property valuers after successfully completing the requirements of the
South-African Council for the Property Valuers Profession (SACPVP).
CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR – FULL TIME
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE NAME
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Property Valuation
and Management
A
ADPVM01
24
Property Valuation
and Management
B
ADPVM03
24
Applied Time
Value of Money
ADPVM02
24
Business
Mathematics
ADPVM04
24
Discounted Cash
Flow Analysis
ADPVM05
24
15
MODULE NAME
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
EF.20
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF MODULES, DESCRIPTION, PREREQUISITES
AND MODULE CODES FOR ADVANCED DIPLOMAS
MODULE CODE
DESCRIPTION
ADIA001
Accounting
ACE7X02
Application of Corporate Events
ADPVM02
Applied Time Value of Money
ADIA003
Auditing
ADIA005
Business ethics and Citizenship
ADPVM04
Business Mathematics
CIN7X02
Client Investment Needs
CSF7X01
Client Service and Financial Advice
ADPVM05
Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
EM07X02
Execution of Market Orders
ADFM006
Financial Management
FMA7X01
Financial Markets Transactions A
FMB7X02
Financial Markets Transactions B
ADFM001
Financial Mathematics
ADFM003
Financial Operations
ADFM004
Intermediate Finance A
ADFM007
Intermediate Finance B
IFM7X01
Introduction to Financial Markets
ADIE003
Macroeconomics
ADIE004
Macroeconomic Research
ADIE002
Mathematical Economics
ADIA004
Mathematics
ADIE001
Microeconomics
ADFM005
Performance Management
ADFM002
Performance Operations
ADPVM01
Property Valuation and Management A
ADPVM03
Property Valuation and Management B
SIM7X02
Securities Information and Market Conditions
ADIA002
Taxation
TCE7X02
Theory of Corporate Events
TFM7X01
Trading in Financial Markets
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PREREQUISITE
TCE7X02
ADPVM02
FMA7X01
ADPVM01
BACCALAUREUS COMMERCII AND BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
(EXTENDED DEGREES)
THESE QUALIFICATIONS ARE OFFERED IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS AT THE AUCKLAND PARK,
KINGSWAY CAMPUS (EXTENDED YEAR IS ONLY OFFERED IN ENGLISH)



BCom (Accounting) Extended Degree
Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Econometrics Extended Degree
BCom (Finance) Extended Degree
NOTE:
The BCom (Accounting) Extended students do not follow the Chartered
Accountancy (CA) stream curriculum.
EF.21
FACULTY MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXTENDED
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
National Senior Certificate (NSC) – 2008 and after
1.
The minimum admission requirement for a bachelor’s degree is a National Senior Certificate
(NSC) with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher
education institution as certified by Umalusi, coupled with an achievement rating of 4 or better
in four subjects from the designated 20-credit subject list. (Government Notice, No. 751, 11
July 2008)
The following are specific minimum admission requirements in respect of extended
Baccalaureus Commercii and Bachelor of Commerce degree studies in the Faculty.
APS
GROUP A SUBJECTS
%
RATING
80 - 100
7
70 - 79
6
60 - 69
5
50 - 59
4
40 - 49
3
30 - 39
2
0 - 29
1
Languages
GROUP B SUBJECTS
OR
Language of
teaching and
learning English
Other
recognised
Language**
Mathematics
4
2
3
4
2
Life
Orientation
Subject
1
Subject
2
Subject
3
3****
4*
4*
4*
3****
4*
4*
3*
Mathematical
Literacy
MINIMUM
27 with Mathematics
OR
MINIMUM 30 with
Mathematical
Literacy
*
6
If rating of 4 or more are obtained for the Other Recognised Language and/or Mathematics,
then rating s of 4 or more are required for fewer designated subjects from group B, in order to
meet the 4X4 bachelor’s degree requirement.
** The performance rating for another subject taken instead of the Other Recognised Language
is the same as indicated for the Other Recognised Language.
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*** English is required with a rating of 4 or more either as the Language of Learning and
Teaching or the Other Recognised Language
**** The rating for Life Orientation is divided by 2 when calculating the APS.
Note 1:
Meeting the Faculty’s minimum requirements for a particular programme does not
necessarily guarantee admission to that programme. Specific selection criteria may be
applied within the required Enrolment Management Plan.
Note 2:
The first year of study comprises foundational modules. The second, third and fourth
years are the same as the first, second and third years of study of the regular degree.
Note 3:
The BCom (Accounting) Extended degree programme does not provide direct access to
the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science (the Chartered Accountancy (CA)
stream). However, students who complete the BCom (Accounting) Extended degree,
may enrol for a bridging programme (subject to space, admission requirements and the
continued future offering of this programme). Upon completion of this bridging
programme and compliance with specific performance requirements, candidates may
then apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science.
Note 4:
It is compulsory for applicants to have completed the NBT prior to registration.
Senior Certificate (SC) – Prior to 2008
2.
Admission requirements for candidates who completed the Senior Certificate

A grade 12 certificate on NQF level 4 with exemption; conditional exemption or age
exemption

Grade 12 Mathematics (No specific symbol nor a pass in the subject is required)

English First Language (HG) 50% (D symbol) or English Second Language (HG) 60% (C
symbol)

M-score of 10
3.
National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V) – From 2007
Admission requirements for candidates who completed the National Certificate (Vocational).
SUBJECTS
STATUTORY
MINIMUM
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS IN
ADDITION TO THE
NC(V)
FEFS MINIMUM
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS IN
ADDITION TO THE
NC(V)
FUNDAMENTAL
COMPONENT
Language of Learning
and Teaching
(English/Afrikaans)
60%
70%
3 subjects form
Group A of the
approved subject list
Mathematics or
Mathematical Literacy
Life Orientation
60%
60%
60%
70%
80%
60%
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VOCATIONAL
COMPONENT
4 subjects for Group
A of the approved
subject list
4.
1 or more subjects may
be specified for FEFS
70% in 3 compulsory
vocational subjects
70% in 3 compulsory
vocational subjects
Selection criteria
Selection is based on academic merit and the availability of places and hence may entail the
use of additional criteria/requirements.
5.
Additional selection criteria
The applicant must be a previously educationally and/or socially disadvantaged student,
profiled within the relevant policy framework/guidelines of the University.
Applicants may also be required to write a placement/aptitude test to evaluate their learning
potential for the relevant extended curriculum programme/s.
Due to enrolment constraints only a predetermined number of students will be admitted to an
Extended Baccalaureus Commercii or/and Extended Bachelor of Commerce programme.
Hence other selection criteria may be applied.
EF.22
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF MODULES, DESCRIPTION, PREREQUISITES
AND MODULE CODES FOR EXTENDED BACCALAUREUS COMMERCII
AND EXTENDED BACHEROL OF COMMERCE DEGREES
MODULE CODE
DESCRIPTION
MAEB311 or
MAEB0A1
Basic Mathematics and Applications in Economics
and Business A
MAEB322 or
MAEB0B1
Basic Mathematics and Applications in Economics
and Business B
FRAM311 or
FRAM0A1
Financial Recording, Analysis and Management A
FRAM322 or
FRAM0B1
Financial Recording, Analysis and Management B
LES3000 or
LES0X00
Language for the Economic Sciences
APS3000 or
APS0X00
Mastering of Academic and Professional Skills
EBE3111 or
EBE00A1
The Economic and Business Environment A
EBE3222 or
EBE00B1
The Economic and Business Environment B
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PREREQUISITE
MAEB311 or
MAEB0A1
EF.23
FOUNDATION YEAR CURRICULUM, PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
AND PREREQUISITES
THESE QUALIFICATION ARE OFFERED IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS AT THE AUCKLAND PARK,
KINGSWAY CAMPUS (OFFERED IN ENGLISH ONLY)
BCom extended degrees provide alternative access for applicants who do not meet the minimum
requirements to enter a regular BCom programme at the University of Johannesburg.
The minimum study period for each of the above extended programme is four years. The
foundation (first) year of study comprises foundational modules (New / Old NQF level 5), whilst
the remaining three years are the same as that of the corresponding regular degree programme.
PURPOSE
The three BCom Extended Degrees (in Accounting, Economics and Econometrics and Finance)
are aimed at access for success in terms of their foundational provision, i.e. in providing
alternative access in the fields of Accounting, Economics and Econometrics, and Finance.
Students are given foundational provision covering relevant academic skills together with subjectrelated themes, required to facilitate learning in the regular modules of BCom degree
programmes. The combination of foundational modules enables students to develop a
comprehensive perspective and effective strategies for adjusting to, and meeting the demands of,
the higher education environment with the aim of being successful in the chosen BCom
programme.
FOUNDATION YEAR
Full time
NEW NQF/ OLD NQF LEVEL 5
NEW NQF/ OLD NQF CREDITS: 128
CURRICULUM
FOUNDATION YEAR
YEAR MODULES
MODULE NAME
MODULE CODE
NEW NQF CREDITS
Mastering of Academic and Professional Skills
APS3000 or
APS0X00
16
Language for the Economic Sciences
LES3000 or
LES0X00
16
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
MODULE NAME
MODULE
CODE
Basic
Mathematics and
Applications in
Economics and
Business A*
MAEB311
or
MAEB0A1*
SECOND SEMESTER
NEW NQF
CREDITS
16
MODULE NAME
Basic
Mathematics and
Applications in
Economics and
Business B*
20
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
MAEB322
or
MAEB0B1*
16
The Economic
and Business
Environment A
EBE3111
or
EBE00A1
Financial
Recording,
Analysis and
Management A
FRAM311
or
FRAM0A1
16
The Economic
and Business
Environment B
EBE3222
or
EBE00B1
16
16
Financial
Recording,
Analysis and
Management B
FRAM322
or
FRAM0B1
16
* MAEB311 or MAEB0A1 and MAEB322 or MAEB0B1 are couplet modules.
Note 1:
The 2nd, 3rd and 4th years of study in the extended degree will be the same as the 1 st, 2nd
and 3rd years of study in the relevant regular degree. Refer to EF.26, 27 and 28.
Note 2:
The qualification is only offered in English.
PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES
The promotion of extended degree students, to each subsequent academic year of an extended
BCom degree follows generally the same rules pertaining to students of a regular BCom degree.
However, all foundational modules must be completed within the first 2 years of study,
failing which; a student will not be permitted to proceed any further in the programme. A
student, with any foundational module outstanding will not be allowed to enrol for 2nd year regular
degree modules.
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EF.24
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF MODULES, DESCRIPTION, PREREQUISITES
AND MODULE CODES FOR FOUNDATION YEAR
MODULE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREREQUISITE
ACC0AA1 or
REK0A01
ACCOUNTING A
FRAM311 or FRAM0A1
ACC0BB1 or
REK0B01
ACCOUNTING B
FRAM311 or FRAM0A1
ACC01A1 or
REK1A01
ACCOUNTING 1A
FRAM311 or FRAM0A1
ACC01B1 or
REK1B01
ACCOUNTING 1B
FRAM311 or FRAM0A1
BMA11A1 or
BMA1A01
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 1A
EBE3222 or EBE00B1
BMA21B1 or
BMA1B01
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 1B
EBE3222 or EBE00B1
ECO01A1 or
EKN1A01
ECONOMICS 1A
EBE3111 or EBE00A1
ECO01B1 or
EKN1B01
ECONOMICS 1B
EBE3111 or EBE00A1
FNM01B1 or
BSR1B01
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1B
FRAM322 or FRAM0B1
MAA00A1 or
MAT00A1
INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICAL
ANALYSIS A
MAEB311 or MAEB0A1,
MAEB322 or MAEB0B1
MAA00B1
MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS B
MAEB311 or MAEB0A1,
MAEB322 or MAEB0B1
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BACCALAUREUS COMMERCII AND BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
(REGULAR DEGREES)
THESE QUALIFICATIONS ARE OFFERED IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS AT THE AUCKLAND PARK,
KINGSWAY CAMPUS (OFFERED IN ENGLISH ONLY)



BCom (Accounting)
Bachelor of Commerce In Economics And Econometrics
BCom (Finance)
EF.25
1.
FACULTY
MINIMUM
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
FOR
BACCALAUREUS COMMERCII AND BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
National Senior Certificate (NSC) – 2008 and after
The minimum admission requirement for a bachelor’s degree is a National Senior Certificate
(NSC) with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher
education institution as certified by Umalusi, coupled with an achievement rating of 4 or better
in four subjects from the designated 20-credit subject list. (Government Notice, No. 751, 11
July 2008)
The following are specific minimum admission requirements in respect of BCom degree
studies in the Faculty of Economic and Financial Sciences.
APS
GROUP A SUBJECTS
RATIN
G
%
80 - 100
7
70 - 79
6
60 - 69
5
50 - 59
4
40 - 49
3
30 - 39
2
0 - 29
1
Languages
OR
Language
of teaching
and
learning***
Other
recognised
Language**
Mathematics
Mathematical
Literacy
4
2
4
NOT
ACCEPTED
MINIMUM
30 with Mathematics
*
GROUP B SUBJECTS
Life
Orientation
Subject
1
Subject
2
Subject
3
3****
4*
4*
3*
If a rating of 4 or more is obtained for the Other Recognised Language, then a rating of 4 or
more is required for just one designated subject from group B, in order to meet the 4X4
bachelor’s degree requirement.
** The performance rating for another subject taken instead of the Other Recognised Language
is the same as indicated for the Other Recognised Language.
*** English is required with a rating of 4 or more either as the Language of Learning and
Teaching or as the Other Recognised Language.
**** The rating for Life Orientation is divided by 2 when calculating the APS.
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Note 1:
Meeting the Faculty’s minimum requirements for a particular programme does not
necessarily guarantee admission to that programme. Specific selection criteria may be
applied within the required Enrolment Management Plan.
Note 2:
The BCom (Accounting) Extended degree programme does not provide direct access to
the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science (the Chartered Accountancy (CA)
stream). However, students who complete the BCom (Accounting) Extended degree,
may enrol for a bridging programme (subject to space, admission requirements and the
continued future offering of this programme). Upon completion of this bridging
programme and compliance with specific performance requirements, candidates may
then enrol for the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science.
Note 3:
It is compulsory for applicants to have completed the NBT prior to registration.
2.
Senior Certificate (SC) – Prior to 2008
Admission requirements for candidates who completed the Senior Certificate

Senior Certificate with matriculation endorsement and

Mathematics: Higher grade at least 40% (E-symbol) or standard grade at least 70% (Bsymbol) and

Language requirements: English (first language) higher grade at least 50% (D-symbol) or
English (second language) higher grade at least 60% (C-symbol) and

M-score of 15
3.
Selection criteria
Selection is based on academic merit and availability of places, and hence may entail the use
of additional criteria/requirements.
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EF. 26 BCOM (ACCOUNTING) (BCG014)
Full time
PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY STREAM
NEW NQF LEVEL 7/ OLD NQF LEVEL 6
NEW NQF/ OLD NQF CREDITS: 448
PURPOSE
The purpose of this qualification is to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge base for
identifying, analysing, evaluating and solving problems in the following underlying core modules:
accounting; auditing; taxation and financial management.
Students should be able to reflect on their decisions and applications in these fields to assess the
effect thereof in the holistic context of accounting as a practice.
The curriculum below allows admission to the BCom Honours (Accounting or Internal
Auditing or Taxation) programme. It is recommended for students who want to specialise
in Accounting, Internal Auditing or Taxation.
CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Accounting 1A
REK1A01
16
Introductory
Mathematical
Analysis A
Accounting 1B
REK1B01
16
MAT00A1
16
Financial
Management 1B
BSR1B01
16
Business
Management 1A
BMA1A01
16
Business
Management 1B
BMA1B01
16
Commercial Law
KMR1A11
16
Commercial Law
1B
KMR1B21
16
Economics 1A
EKN1A01
16
Economics 1B
EKN1B01
16
MODULE NAME
MODULE NAME
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
MODULE NAME
Accounting 2A
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
REK2A01
16
MODULE NAME
Accounting 2B
25
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
REK2B01
16
Ethical
Foundations to
Commerce 2A
EFC2A01
16
Governance and
Control 2B
GAC2B01
16
Business
Information
Systems 2A*
BIS2A01*
16
Business
Information
Systems 2B
BIS2B01
16
Commercial Law
2C
KMR2C21
16
Governance and
Control 2B
GAC2B01
16
Financial
Management 2A
BSR2A01
16
Financial
Management 2B
BSR2B01
16
* The Faculty allows students to write a ‘Recognition of prior learning (RPL)’ exam for Business Information
Systems 2A (BIS2A01). On passing this RPL exam the student would have proved that (s)he has the required
expertise for BIS2A01 and will therefore be granted a credit for the module.
If a student wishes to write the RPL exam (s)he needs to register for both BIS2A01 (the academic module) as
well as for BIS2A00 (the RPL exam) and will be debited for the relevant fees for both. On passing BIS2A00
(s)he will be granted a credit for BIS2A01 and will be credited with the relevant fee for BIS2A01. If a student
fails the RPL exam (BIS2A00) (s)he will be remain registered for BIS 2A01 and will not be refunded the fee for
the RPL exam (BIS2A00). Also note that a fail on the RPL exam (BIS2A00) will be reflected as such on the
student’s academic transcript.
THIRD YEAR
YEAR MODULES
MODULE NAME
MODULE CODE
NEW NQF CREDITS
Accounting
REK3AB0
32
Governance and Control 3AB
GAC3AB0
32
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Financial
Management 3A
BSR3A01
16
Taxation 3A
BEL3A01
16
MODULE NAME
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Financial
Management 3B
BSR3B01
16
Taxation 3B
BEL3B01
16
MODULE NAME
26
EF.27
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN ECONOMICS AND ECONOMETRICS
(B3N14Q) BCom (Economics and Econometrics)
Full time
NEW NQF LEVEL 7
NEW NQF CREDITS: 404 - 408
PURPOSE
The purpose of the programme is to equip students with the necessary theoretical and
quantitative economic and econometric knowledge and skills in order to effectively perform their
duties as economists/ econometricians in the private and public sectors of the economy.
CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Introductory
Mathematical
Analysis A
MAA00A1
12
Commercial Law
1A
COL41A1
Economics 1A
ECO01A1
MODULE NAME
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Mathematical
Analysis B
MAA00B1
12
12
Financial
Management 1B
FNM1B01
12
12
Economics 1B
ECO01B1
12
Electives - choose ONE of the following
MODULE NAME
Electives - choose ONE of the following
Accounting 1A
ACC01A1
12
Accounting 1B
ACC01B1
12
Accounting A
ACC0AA1
12
Accounting B
ACC0BB1
12
Electives - choose ONE of the following
Electives - choose ONE of the following
Business
Management 1A
BMA11A1
12
Business
Management 1B
BMA21B1
13
Marketing
Management 1A
MMA11A1
12
Marketing
Management 1B
MMA21B1
12
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
MODULE NAME
Economics 2A
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
ECO2AA2
16
MODULE NAME
Economics 2B
27
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
ECO2BB2
16
Economics 2C
ECO2CA2
16
Economics 2D
ECO2DB2
16
Economics 2F
ECO2FA2
16
Economics 2E
ECO2EB2
16
Econometrics 2A
ECM02A2
16
Econometrics 2B
ECM02B2
16
Electives - choose ONE of the following*
Electives - choose ONE of the following*
Business
Management 2A
Investment
Management 2A
Quantitative
Economics 2A*
Marketing
Management 2A
Business
Management 2B
Investment
Management 2B
Quantitative
Economics 2B*
Marketing
Management 2B
BMA12A2
16
IVM02A2
16
QTE2AA2*
16
MMA12A2
14
BMA22B2
16
IVM02B2
16
QTE2BB2*
16
MMA22B2
14
* Students that want to specialise in Postgraduate Econometrics must choose Quantitative Economics 2A
(QTE2AA2) and Quantitative Economics 2B (QTE2BB2).
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Economics 3A
ECO3AA3
16
Economics 3C
ECO3CA3
Econometrics 3A
ECM03A3
MODULE NAME
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Economics 3B
ECO3BB3
16
16
Economics 3D
ECO3DB3
16
16
Econometrics 3B
ECM03B3
16
MODULE NAME
Electives - choose ONE of the following*
Electives - choose ONE of the following*
Business
Management 3A
BMA13A3
16
Business
Management 3B
BMA23B3
16
Quantitative
Economics 3A*
QTE3AA3*
16
Quantitative
Economics 3B*
QTE3BB3*
16
Investment
Management 3A
IVM03A3
16
Investment
Management 3B
IVM03B3
16
Marketing
Management 3A
MMA13A3
16
Marketing
Management 3B
MMA23B3
16
* Students that want to specialise in postgraduate Econometrics must choose Quantitative Economics 3A
(QTE3AA3) and Quantitative Economics 3B (QTE3BB3).
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EF.28
BCOM (FINANCE) (BCF014)
Full time
NEW NQF LEVEL 7/ OLD NQF LEVEL 6
NEW NQF/ OLD NQF CREDITS: 448 - 456
PURPOSE
The purpose of this qualification is to provide students with applied competencies in the
mastering, analysis, interpretation and application of financial management, investment
management, financial planning and accounting principles in preparation for a career in the
financial management, investment management, financial planning and accounting fields as well
as to provide a basis for further learning. The students should be able to reflect on their financial
management, investment management, financial planning and accounting decisions and
applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of finance as a practice.
CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Accounting 1A
REK1A01
16
Accounting 1B
REK1B01
16
Introductory
Mathematical
Analysis A
MAT00A1
16
Financial
Management 1B
BSR1B01
16
Business
Management 1A
BMA1A01
16
Business
Management 1B
BMA1B01
16
Commercial Law
1A
KMR1A11
16
Commercial Law
1B
KMR1B21
16
Economics 1A
EKN1A01
16
Economics 1B
EKN1B01
16
MODULE NAME
MODULE NAME
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Accounting 2A
REK2A01
16
Business
Information
Systems 2A*
BIS2A01*
16
MODULE NAME
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Accounting 2B
REK2B01
16
Financial
Management 2B
BSR2B01
16
MODULE NAME
29
Investment
Management 2A
BLB2A01
16
Investment
Management 2B
BLB2B01
16
Taxation Planning
2A
TXP2A01
16
Taxation Planning
2B
TXP2B01
16
Electives - choose ONE of the following
Electives - choose ONE of the following
Economics 2A
EKN2A01
16
Economics 2D
EKN2D01
16
Property Valuation
and Management
2A
PVM2A01
16
Property Valuation
and Management
2B
PVM2B01
16
Mathematics
1A01**
MAT1A01*
24
Mathematics
1B01**
MAT1B01*
24
* The Faculty allows students to write a ‘Recognition of prior learning (RPL)’ exam for Business Information
Systems 2A (BIS2A01). On passing this RPL exam the student would have proved that (s)he has the required
expertise for BIS2A01 and will therefore be granted a credit for the module.
If a student wishes to write the RPL exam, (s)he needs to register for both BIS2A01 (the academic module) as
well as for BIS2A00 (the RPL exam) and will be debited for the relevant fees for both. On passing BIS2A00
(s)he will be granted a credit for BIS2A01 and will be credited with the relevant fee for BIS2A01. If a student
fails the RPL exam (BIS2A00) (s)he will be remain registered for BIS 2A01 and will not be refunded the fee for
the RPL exam (BIS2A00). Also note that a fail on the RPL exam (BIS2A00) will be reflected as such on the
student’s academic transcript.
** Students may only enrol for this module if (s)he has achieved an APS rating of 5 for Mathematics in the NCS.
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE NAME
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Financial
Management 3A*
BSR3A01*
16
Financial
Management 3B*
BSR3B01
*
16
Financial Planning
3A
FPL3A01
16
Financial Planning
3B
FPL3B01
16
Investment
Management 3A
BLB3A01
16
Investment
Management 3B
BLB3B01
16
MODULE NAME
Electives - choose ONE of the following
Electives - choose ONE of the following
Property Valuation
and Management
3A**
PVM3A01
**
16
Property Valuation
and Management
3B**
PVM3B01
**
16
Mathematics
2A01***
MAT2A10
***
12
Mathematics
2B01***
MAT2B10
***
12
Accounting 3AB0
*
REK3AB0
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Accounting 3AB0, as well as Financial Management 3A and 3B are prerequisites for the Postgraduate
Diploma in Financial Management.
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**
Property Valuation and Management 3A and 3B are prerequisites for the Bachelor of Commerce Honours
in Property Valuation and Management.
*** Mathematics 2A and 2B are prerequisites for the Bachelor of Commerce Honours (Quantitative Finance).
Further stipulations:
The curriculum above is recommended for students who intended to apply for the BComHons
(Quantitative Finance).
The above curriculum is also recommended for students who intend to apply for one of the
following honours degrees or postgraduate diploma, and subsequently, on completion, want to
write the qualifying exam for the corresponding professional designation:
Honours Degree and Postgraduate Diploma linked to Professional bodies:
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management  Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA)
- CIMA
BComHons (Financial Planning)  Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) - FPI
BComHons (Investment Management)  Chartered Financial Analyst® CFA®) - CFA Institute
BComHons in Property Valuation and Management  Professional Valuer – SACPVP
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EF.29
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF MODULES, DESCRIPTION, PREREQUISITES
AND MODULE CODES FOR BACCALAUREUS COMMERCII AND
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE DEGREES
MODULE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREREQUISITE
ACC01A1 or
REK1A01
ACCOUNTING 1A
MATHS APS Rating 4
ACC01B1 or
REK1B01
ACCOUNTING 1B
ACC01A1 or REK1A01 –
40%
ACC02A2 or
REK2A01
ACCOUNTING 2A
ACC01A1, ACC01B1 or
REK1A01, REK1B01
ACC02B2 or
REK2B01
ACCOUNTING 2B
ACC01A1, ACC01B1 or
REK1A01, REK1B01,
REK2A01 or ACC02A2
REK3AB0
ACCOUNTING 3AB
ACC02B2 or REK2B01
ACC0AA1 or
REK0A01
ACCOUNTING A
MATHS APS Rating 4
ACC0BB1 or
REK0B01
ACCOUNTING B
ACC0AA1 or REK0A01 –
40%
BIS2A01
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS 2A
BIS2B01
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS 2B
BMA11A1 or
BMA1A01
BMA21B1 or
BMA1B01
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 1A
MATHS APS Rating 3
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 1B
MATHS APS Rating 3
BMA12A2
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 2A
BMA22B2
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 2B
BMA13A3
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 3A
BMA22B2
BMA23B3
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 3B
BMA12A2, BMA22B2
CCS22B2 or
KRS2001
COL41A1 or
KMR1A11
COMMERCIAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS
COMMERCIAL LAW 1A
KMR1B21
COMMERCIAL LAW 1B
KMR2C21
COMMERCIAL LAW 2C
KMR1A11
ECM02A2
ECONOMETRICS 2A
MAA00A1,MAA00B1
ECM02B2
ECONOMETRICS 2B
MAT00A1
ECM03A3
ECONOMETRICS 3A
ECM02B2
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MODULE CODE
ECM03B3
ECO01A1 or
EKN1A01
ECO01B1 or
EKN1B01
ECO2AA2 or
EKN2A01
DESCRIPTION
PREREQUISITE
ECONOMETRICS 3B
ECM03A3
ECONOMICS 1A
MATHS APS Rating 4
ECONOMICS 1B
ECONOMICS 2A
ECO2BB2
ECONOMICS 2B
ECO2CA2
ECONOMICS 2C
ECO01A1
ECO2DB2 or
EKN2D01
ECONOMICS 2D
ECO2EB2
ECONOMICS 2E
ECO2FA2
ECONOMICS 2F
ECO3AA3
ECONOMICS 3A
ECO01A1, ECO01B1
ECO3BB3
ECONOMICS 3B
ECO1A01, ECO01B1,
ECO2AA2
ECO3CA3
ECONOMICS 3C
ECO3DB3
ECONOMICS 3D
EFC2A01
ETHICAL FOUNDATION TO COMMERCE
2A
FNM1B01 or
BSR1B01
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 1B
MATHS APS Rating 4
BSR2A01
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2A
FNM1B01 or BSR1B01
BSR2B01
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2B
BSR3A01
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 3A
BSR3B01
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 3B
FPL3A01
FINANCIAL PLANNING 3A
FPL3B01
FINANCIAL PLANNING 3B
GAC2B01
GOVERNANCE AND CONTROL 2B
GAC3AB0
GOVERNANCE AND CONTROL 3AB
MAA00A1 or
MAT00A1
INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICAL
ANALYSIS A
ECO01A1
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FNM1B01 or BSR1B01,
BSR2B01 – 40%*
FNM1B01 or BSR1B01,
BSR2A01 or IVM02A2 or
BLB2A01
FNM1B01 or BSR1B01,
BSR2A01 or IVM02A2 or
BLB2A01, BLB2B01 or
IVM02B2, TXP2A01,
TXP2B01
FNM1B01 or BSR1B01,
BSR2A01 or IVM02A2 or
BLB2A01, BLB2B01 or
IVM02B2, TXP2A01,
TXP2B01, FPL3A01
GAC2B01
MODULE CODE
IVM02A2 or
BLB2A01
IVM02B2 or
BLB2B01
DESCRIPTION
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 2A
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 2B
PREREQUISITE
FNM1B01 or BSR1B01
FNM1B01 or BSR1B01,
IVM02A2 or BLB2A01
FNM1B01or BSR1B01,
IVM02A2 or BLB2A01 or
BSR2A01, IVM02B2 or
BLB2B01
FNM1B01 or BSR1B01,
IVM02A2 or BLB2A01 or
BSR2A01, IVM02B2 or
BLB2B01, IVM03A3 or
BLB3A01
IVM03A3 or
BLB3A01
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 3A
IVM03B3 or
BLB3B01
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 3B
MMA11A1
MARKETING MANAGEMENT 1A
MMA21B1
MARKETING MANAGEMENT 1B
MMA12A2
MARKETING MANAGEMENT 2A
MMA22B2
MARKETING MANAGEMENT 2B
MMA13A3
MARKETING MANAGEMENT 3A
MMA23B3
MARKETING MANAGEMENT 3B
MAA00B1
MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS B
MAA00A1 or MAT00A1
MAT1A01
MATHEMATICS 1A01
Maths APS Rating 5
MAT1B01
MATHEMATICS 1B01
MAT1A01
MAT2A10
MATHEMATICS 2A01
MAT1A01, MAT1B01
MAT2B10
MATHEMATICS 2B01
MAT1A01, MAT1B01 and
MAT2A10
PVM2A01
PVM2B01
PVM3A01
PVM3B01
PROPERTY VALUATION AND
MANAGEMENT 2A
PROPERTY VALUATION AND
MANAGEMENT 2B
PROPERTY VALUATION AND
MANAGEMENT 3A
PROPERTY VALUATION AND
MANAGEMENT 3B
MMA21B1
MMA12A2
FNM1B01
FNM1B01, PVM2B01
FNM1B01, PVM2B01,
PVM3A01
QTE2AA2
QUANTITATIVE ECONOMICS 2A
MAA00B1
QTE2BB2
QUANTITATIVE ECONOMICS 2B
QTE2AA2
QTE3AA3
QUANTITATIVE ECONOMICS 3A
QTE2BB2
QTE3BB3
QUANTITATIVE ECONOMICS 3B
QTE3AA3
BEL2A01
TAXATION 2A
BEL3A01
TAXATION 3A
BEL2A01
BEL3B01
TAXATION 3B
BEL2A01, BEL 3A01 – 40%**
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MODULE CODE
DESCRIPTION
TXP2A01
TAXATION PLANNING 2A
TXP2B01
TAXATION PLANNING 2B
PREREQUISITE
TXP2A01 – 40%
*
BSR2B01: Final Mark of at least 40% for students in their final year of study with only BSR3A01
outstanding.
**
Even though Taxation 3A (BEL3A01) and Taxation 3B (BEL3B01) is not a couplet module, a student can
only continue with Taxation 3B (BEL3B01) if he/she has a final and exam mark of 40% for Taxation 3A
(BEL3A01).
EF. 30 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF MODULES, DESCRIPTION, PREREQUISITE
AND MODULE CODES FOR FEFS SERVICE MODULES FOR BACHELOR
OF COMMERCE DEGREES IN OTHER FACULTIES
MODULE CODE
BSR2C01
DESCRIPTION
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2C
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PREREQUISITE
BACHELORS DEGREES (REGULAR DEGREES)
THIS QUALIFICATION IS OFFERED IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS AT THE AUCKLAND PARK,
KINGSWAY CAMPUS (OFFERED IN ENGLISH AND AFRIKAANS)

Bachelor of Accounting
EF.31
FACULTY MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
National Senior Certificate (NSC) – 2008 and after
1.
The minimum admission requirement for a bachelor’s degree is a National Senior Certificate
(NSC) with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher
education institution as certified by Umalusi, coupled with an achievement rating of 4 or better
in four subjects from the designated 20-credit subject list. (Government Notice, No. 751, 11
July 2008)
APS
GROUP A SUBJECTS
%
RATING
80 - 100
7
70 - 79
6
60 - 69
5
50 - 59
4
40 - 49
3
30 - 39
2
0 - 29
1
Languages
OR
Language
of teaching
and
learning***
Other
recognised
Language**
Mathematics
Mathematical
Literacy
4
2
5
NOT
ACCEPTED
MINIMUM
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*
GROUP B SUBJECTS
Life
Orientation
Subject
1
Subject
2
Subject
3
3****
4*
4*
3*
If a rating of 4 or more is obtained for the Other Recognised Language, then a rating of 4 or
more is required for just one designated subject from group B, in order to meet the 4X4
bachelor’s degree requirement.
** The performance rating for another subject taken instead of the Other Recognised Language
is the same as indicated for the Other Recognised Language.
*** English is required with a rating of 4 or more either as the Language of Learning and
Teaching or as the Other Recognised Language
**** The rating for Life Orientation is divided by 2 when calculating the APS.
Note 1:
Meeting the Faculty’s minimum requirements for a particular programme does not
necessarily guarantee admission to that programme. Specific selection criteria may be
applied within the required Enrolment Management Plan.
Note 2:
The degree mentioned above is presented in English and Afrikaans.
Note 3:
It is compulsory for applicants to have completed the NBT prior to registration.
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2.
Senior Certificate (NC) – Prior to 2008
Admission requirements for candidates who completed the Senior Certificate

Senior Certificate with matriculation endorsement and

Mathematics: Higher grade at least 40% (E-symbol) or standard grade at least 70% (Bsymbol) and

Language requirements: English (first language) higher grade at least 50% (D-symbol) or
English (second language) higher grade at least 60% (C-symbol) and

M-score of 15
3.
Selection criteria
Selection is based on academic merit and availability of places, and hence may entail the
use of additional criteria/requirements.
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EF.32
BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING (BCA012)
Full time
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANCY STREAM
NEW NQF LEVEL 7/ OLD NQF LEVEL 6
NEW NQF/ OLD NQF CREDITS: 390
PURPOSE
The purpose of this qualification is to provide a well-rounded, technically focused education that
equips graduates with the technical knowledge base, proficiency and pervasive skills that will
enable them to demonstrate initiative and responsibility, and that will enable the development of
leadership qualities.
The programme is designed in consultation with the South African Institute of Chartered
Accountants (SAICA) and recognised by them as a requirement to practice as a chartered
accountant. This qualification requires a thorough grounding in the knowledge, theory, principles
and skills of the profession or career concerned and the ability to apply these to professional or
career contexts. The programme also serves as basis for entry into several postgraduate study
opportunities.
NOTE: The curriculum below allows admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
Science programme. It is recommended for students who intend writing the Initial Test of
Competence (ITC) of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.
CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR
YEAR MODULES
MODULE NAME
MODULE CODE
NEW NQF CREDITS
Accounting 100
ACC100
28
Commerce 100
COM100
24
INL100
24
ECO100
24
Introduction to Law 100
Economics 100
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE NAME
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Business
Mathematics 100
MAT100
14
MODULE NAME
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Accounting studies
100
AST1B01
12
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SECOND YEAR
YEAR MODULES
MODULE NAME
MODULE CODE
NEW NQF CREDITS
Accounting 200
ACC200
30
Financial Management 200
FMA200
28
SEMESTER MODULE SPREAD OVER A YEAR
MODULE NAME
Taxation 200
MODULE CODE
NEW NQF CREDITS
TAX2AB0
12
SEMESTER MODULES
FIRST SEMESTER
SECOND SEMESTER
MODULE NAME
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Governance and
citizenship
GOV2AB0
12
Informatics 100
IFM100
12
AST2A01
10
Accounting studies
200
MODULE
CODE
NEW
NQF
CREDITS
Auditing 200
AUD2B011
12
Commercial Law
100
CML1B01
12
MODULE NAME
THIRD YEAR
YEAR MODULES
MODULE NAME
MODULE CODE
NEW NQF CREDITS
Accounting 300
ACC300
34
Auditing 300
AUD300
34
Financial Management 300
FMA300
34
Taxation 300
TAX300
34
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EF.33
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF MODULE, DESCRIPTIONS, PREREQUISITES
AND MODULE CODES FOR BACCALAUREUS COMMERCII AND
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE DEGREES
MODULE CODE
DESCRIPTION
PREREQUISITE
ACC100
ACCOUNTING 100
MATHS APS Rating 5
ACC200
ACCOUNTING 200
ACC100
ACC300
ACCOUNTING 300
ACC200
AST1B01
ACCOUNTING STUDIES 100
AST2A01
ACCOUNTING STUDIES 200
AUD2B01
AUDITING 200
AUD300
AUDITING 300
CML1B01
COMERCIAL LAW 100
COM100
COMMERCE 100
ECO100
ECONOMICS 100
FMA200
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 200
FMA300
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 300
GOV2AB0
GOVERNANCE AND CITIZENHSIP
IFM100
INFORMATICS 100
INL100
INTRODUCTION TO LAW 100
MAT100
BUSINESS MATHEMATICS 100
TAX2AB0
TAXATION 200
TAX300
TAXATION 300
AUD2B01
FMA200
TAX2AB0
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