Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management

Programme Overview

The purpose of the Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management is to prepare learners for the field of financial management by catering for seasoned professionals as well as new entrants to the industry. The qualification will contribute to the career progression of seasoned individuals by consolidating their practical experience as well as acting as an entry point for aspiring business professionals.
With respect to the learners' career within financial management, this qualification is a critical entry requirement for the industry. Upon completion, a learner has a number of opportunities available to them such as pursuing an accounting specialisation, an investment specialisation, a financial management specialisation or sub-finance categories such as credit manager, stockbroker, corporate finance, or financial planner.
Qualifying learners will be able to make informed, accurate and appropriate financial decisions in a real-world context. This skillset sets Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management learners apart from generalists within the commercial field, in the sense that they will focus on finance and related decision-making. Qualifying learners will be equipped with the required theoretical and practical skills and tools to enter a financial role/job.

Upon completion of this qualification, qualifying learners will be able to:
Contribute to organisations within financial management and decision-making role.
Prepare, analyse and interpret financial statements of companies.
Understand the role of the financial manager within the principle of efficient allocation of resources.
Apply sound financial management concepts, principles, and methodologies to decision-making within a commercial framework.
Understand, apply, and interpret general legal and taxation frameworks applicable to companies operating within South Africa.
Communicate financial information to relevant stakeholders effectively using both written and oral communication techniques.

Learners' qualities will be used at the centre of every company and organisation - specifically involving financial reporting, communicating financial data and allocating resources. This is core to every business in the pursuit of profit and sustainability. It's a fundamental efficiency role that attempts to increase revenues or cash inflows and reduce expenses or cash outflows through efficient allocation of resources to the likes of raw materials, human capital, infrastructure, and the likes.