The BCom (Investment Management) focuses on the global investment environment and includes topics covering all facets of investment management. The BCom (Investment Management) degree at UP is an Affi liated Program with CFA Institute®. Academic institutions that embed a signifi cant portion of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) – including the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct – into their curriculum may be eligible to participate in the University Affi liation Program.
An Affi liated University signals to their students and to employers that their curriculum is closely tied to the practice of investment management and is helpful to students preparing for the CFA® Program exams.
BCom (Investment Management)
Programme
Minimum requirements for 2020
Achievement level*
APSEnglish Home Language
or English First Additional Language
Mathematics
NSC/IEB AS Level NSC/IEB AS Level
BCom (Investment Management)[3 years]Closing dates: SA – 30 September, Non-SA – 31 August
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Careers: Fund managers, investment advisors, fi nancial advisors, management consultants, stock brokers, investment analysts and investment bankers
PLEASE NOTE: Accountancy is not a subject requirement for any of the BCom and BAdmin programmes.*Cambridge A level candidates who obtained at least a D in the required subjects, will be considered for admission. International Baccalaureate (IB) HL candidates who obtained at least a 4 in the required subjects, will be considered for admission.
The degree is suited for you if you have the following traits:
Career opportunities
Once you have successfully obtained your degree you may:
Major subjects:
Strong mathematical skills Self-motivated Diligent and hard working Analytical and independent
thinker Good presentation skills Well spoken and articulate Good research and report
writing skills Ability to make decisions
Portfolio Manager Fund Manager Research Analyst Investment Analyst Specialisation within
various markets, eg: equity, derivatives, fi xed income or alternative investment markets
Apply to pursue an honours degree in Investments or
Pursue a professional qualifi cation: CFA charter
Enter the job market after graduating
Investment Management Financial Management Financial Accounting Economics
What can be achieved with the BCom (Investment Management) degree?
The BCom (Investment Management) creates career opportunities in the dynamic investment sphere of world economies, which off er access to money markets, capital markets, equity markets, fi nancial risk management and the management of investment portfolios. CFA Institute and CFA are registered trademarks of CFA Institute.
For more information: www.up.ac.za/fi nancial-management
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