The Faculty Is Well-Recognised for the Following

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The Faculty of Economic and Financial Sciences offers a selection of degree and diploma programmes aimed at the growing demand for skills in the fields of accountancy, economics and econometrics, and finance.

The Faculty is well-recognised for the following:

A national leader in producing candidate chartered accountants and chartered management accountants;

A provider of choice for tax consultants and internal audit trainees;

The provision of competitive programmes in the fields of financial management, financial planning, investment management and property valuation and management;

Up-to-date training of economists and econometricians, endowing them with relevant quantitative and financial skills; and

Market-related range of diplomas in Accountancy and Financial Services Operations.

The Faculty has long standing relationships with various professional bodies. Some of the Faculty’s programmes are in fact accredited by the following professional bodies:

Bachelor of Accounting and the relevant Honours programme – accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA);

BCom (Accounting), accredited by the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA);

BCom (Finance) and the relevant Honours programmes – accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI), and the South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession (SACPVP); and

Diploma in Accountancy – accredited by the Association of Accounting Technicians (SA) – AAT(SA).

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VISION

To be a faculty of academic distinction by internationally recognised standards, embracing the challenges of complexity and diversity of its African environment, in its endeavour to advance knowledge and skills aimed at capacity-building in the fields of Economics and Econometrics, Finance and Accountancy.

FACULTY STRUCTURE

EXECUTIVE DEAN – Prof Amanda Dempsey

VICE DEAN – Prof Sivan Chetty

HEAD OF FACULTY ADMINISTRATION – Ms Maria Manyana

FACULTY OFFICERS

Faculty Marketer – 011 559 3965

FACULTY

CONTACT DETAILS

AUCKLAND PARK KINGSWAY

CAMPUS (APK)

Mrs Karin Pitamber

011 559 3861 /

SOWETO CAMPUS (SWC)

Miss Zoleka Ntozini

011 559 5592 /

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MISSION

Engage the national and international academic community

Advance quality research

Provide first-class education

Establish an enabling academic / working environment

Add to the productive capacity of the country through quality research, effective teaching and relevant programmes.

Admission Requirements – Key Information

Each of the programmes in this prospectus has specific admission requirements. As part of the undergraduate admission requirements students are required to have obtained a minimum AdmissionPoints Score (APS). Points are awarded for the six symbols obtainedin Grade 11 or Grade 12 according to the scale below:

The achievement level (rating) obtained for Life Orientation is NOT included in the calculation of the Admission Point Score (APS).

EXAMPLE

Abbreviations

A National Certificate (Vocational) – NC(V) (level 4) issued by the

Council for General and Further Education and Training

Admission requirements for candidates with National Certificate (Vocational) – NC(V)

In the Faculty of Economic and Financial Sciences, NC(V) candidates are considered only for Diploma and Extended Degree Programmes.

Note 1: Meeting the Faculty’s minimum admission requirements for a particular programme does not necessarily guarantee admission to that programme, as specific selection criteria may be applied, within the required enrolment plan.

Note 2: The Diploma and BCom extended degree programmes are presented in English only.

Note 3: The BCom (Accounting) extended degree programme does not provide direct access to the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science. However, students who complete the BCom (Accounting) extended degree, may apply for admission to 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 admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science.

04Note 4: It is compulsory for applicants to have completed the National Benchmark Test (NBT) prior to registration.

Disclaimers

In order to be considered for selection for a programme, an applicant

is required to comply with the programme’s minimum admission criteria in respect of the total APS and required subjects.

Due to ongoing programme reviews and the current HEQSF alignment process there may be changes in diploma and degree programmes in terms of range and mix of qualifications, curricula, and admission requirements. Please consult the Faculty’s website for latest developments.

NC(V) candidates are only considered for Diploma and Extended

Degree Programmes.

Additional information

Minimum entry requirements for studies as legislated by the government do not guarantee a student admission to any programme or field of study.

Also note, meeting the Faculty’s minimum admission requirements for a particular programme does not necessarily guarantee admission to that programme as specific selection criteria may be applied.

There could be changes in the site/s of offering of programmes(meaning that programmes could be moved to an alternative campus).

Preliminary admission is based on the results obtained in the final Grade 11 examination. Final admission is based on the final Grade 12 results.

Applicants must also meet the criteria set by other faculties with regard to their chosen academic subjects. All additional criteria for specific learning area specializations, and/or subject methodologies have to be met as well.

Applicants may also be expected to write an admission/placement test for all qualifications.

It is compulsory for applicants to have completed the National Bench­ mark Test (NBT) prior to registration.

The University of Johannesburg and its faculties have the right to change the requirements of a specific field of study.

A restricted number of students are accepted in certain fields of study.

In addition to the general minimum admission requirements, programme-specific entry requirements may apply.

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DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (3 years)

NOTES:

•The programmes are presented in English only.

•The achievement level (rating) obtained for Life Orientation is NOT included in the calculation of the Admission Points Score (APS).

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ADVANCED DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (1 year)

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PROGRAMMEENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSCONTACT INFO

ADVANCED DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

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 3rd year level and Grade 12 Mathematics with minimum APS of 4. Students with an APS below 4 for

*In Accountancy Mathematics or with Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy will only be considered after completionof 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

The entry requirements for the Advanced Diploma in Economics 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

*In Economics APS of 4 for Mathematics). Students with an APS below 4 for Mathematics or with Grade 12Mathematical 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 Diploma students interested in pursuing further studies at the University.

Contact person: Ms Vanessa Van Dyk Telephone:

011 559 3168 Email:

Contact person: Dr Peter Baur Telephone: 011 559 2569 Email:

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ADVANCED DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

*In Financial

Management

*In Financial

Markets

*In Property

Valuation

and

Management

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 of 4. Students with an APS below 4 for Mathematics or with Grade 12 Mathematical 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.

The admission requirements for this programme will adhere to the University of Johannesburg’s Policy for Admission and Selection. A student should have one of the following: NEW/OLD NQF level 6 qualification with 3 years’ relevant work experience in financial markets; 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 4 is required. Students with an APS below 4 or with Grade 12 Mathematical 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.

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 of 4. Students with an APS below 4 for Mathematics or with Grade 12 Mathematical 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.

Contact person: Ms Melissa McGill Telephone:

011 559 3351 Email:

Contact person: Ms Corlise Le Roux Telephone:

011 559 3351 Email:

Contact person: Mr André Kruger Telephone:

011 559 3351 Email:

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EXTENDED BCOM DEGREE PROGRAMMES (4 yrs)

Literacy

NOTES:•All extended degrees mentioned above are presented in English only.

•The achievement level (rating) obtained for Life Orientation is NOT included in the calculation of the Admission Points Score (APS).

•The BCom (Accounting) extended degree programme does not provide direct access to the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science. However, students who complete the BCom (Accounting) extended degree, may enroll 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 enroll for the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science.

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BACHELOR DEGREE

In order to obtain entry into a Bachelor / BCom/ Bachelor of Commerce degree programme in the Faculty of Economic and Financial Sciences, a candidate must meet the minimum requirements in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) for entry into a bachelor’s degree programme. The following are specific admission requirements in respect of Bachelor / BCom / Bachelor of Commerce degree studies in the Faculty.

POSSIBLE CAREERSCAMPUS

•The BCom (Accounting) degree programme does not provide direct access to the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science. However, students who complete the BCom (Accounting) degree, may enroll 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 enroll for the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science.

SUMMARY OF POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

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