Faculty of Economic and Financial Sciences (FEFS) Information Brochure 2018 Feel the Pulse; Live Education; Unleash your Potential.
CONTENTPAGE Faculty Structure and Contact Details 02 Vision and Mission 02 Admission Requirements Key Information 03 Undergraduate Programmes: Admission Requirements > Diploma Programmes 06 > Advanced Diploma Programmes 07 > Extended BCom Degrees Programmes 09 > Degree Programmes 10 Postgraduate Programmes: Summary 11 The right to add, withdraw or in any way change any part or any regulation without prior notification, remains vested in the University. Information correct at the time of printing March 2017
Feel the Pulse; Live Education; Unleash your Potential. 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 Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science programmes 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/Postgraduate Diploma 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). www.uj.ac.za 011 559 4555 01
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. 02 FACULTY CONTACT DETAILS www.uj.ac.za/ecofin AUCKLAND PARK KINGSWAY CAMPUS (APK) Mrs Karin Pitamber 011 559 3861 / karinp@uj.ac.za SOWETO CAMPUS (SWC) Miss Zoleka Ntozini 011 559 5592 / mzntozini@uj.ac.za DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY Head of Department Prof Ben Marx 011 559 3153 accountancy@uj.ac.za MISSION FACULTY STRUCTURE EXECUTIVE DEAN Prof Amanda Dempsey VICE DEAN Prof Sivan Chetty HEAD OF FACULTY ADMINISTRATION Ms Maria Manyana FACULTY OFFICERS Faculty Marketer Mr Muzi Fakude (011 559 3965) DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTING Head of Department Mr Christo Ackermann 011 559 5080 rrossouw@uj.ac.za DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND ECONOMETRICS Head of Department Prof Hardus van Zyl 011 559 2046/2101 economics@uj.ac.za DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Head of Department Mr Niël Oberholzer 011 559 3484 nielo@uj.ac.za > 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 Admission Points Score (APS). Points are awarded for the six symbols obtained in 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 School Subjects Marks APS First Language (Language of teaching and learning) 65% 5 Additional Recognized Language 71% 6 Mathematics 61% 5 Accounting 68% 5 History 81% 7 Geography 86% 7 Total 35 Abbreviations NSC National Senior Certificate (completed Grade 12 in and after 2008) SC HG Senior Certificate Higher Grade (completed Grade 12 before 2008) SC SG Senior Certificate Standard Grade (completed Grade 12 before 2008) IEB Independent Examination Board HIGCSE Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education IGCSE International General Certificate of Secondary Education NSSC(HL) Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (Higher Level) NSSC(OL) Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (Ordinary Level Cambridge) AS Advanced Subsidiary Level (Cambridge) A Level Advanced Level (Cambridge) IB(HL) International Baccalaureate Schools (Higher Levels) IB(SL) International Baccalaureate Schools (Standard Levels) WAEC West African Examination Council KCSE Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Diplome/Exam D Etat Diplome d Etat or d Etudes Secondaire du Cycle CHL/EM Certificado de Habilitacoes Literarias (Mozambique) / Ensino Medio (Angola) Baccalaureate Gabonese School Leaving NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL APS NSC SC HG (M-SCORE) SC SG (M-SCORE) IEB HIGCSE/ NSSC (HL) IGCSE/ NSSC (OL) AS LEVELS A LEVELS IB (HL) IB (SL) WAEC KCSE Diplome/ Exam D Etat CHL/EM Gabonese Baccalaureate 10 A 7 9 B 6 8 C 5 7 7 (80-100%) A 7 1 A D 4 7 A 6 6 (70-79%) B A 6 2 B E 3 6 B 5 5 (60-69%) C B 5 3 A C 2 5 A C 80-100% 16-20 16-20 4 4 (50-59%) D C 4 4 B D 1 4 B D 70-79% 14-15 14-15 3 3 (40-49%) E D 3 C E 3 C E 50-69% 10-13 10-13 2 2 (30-39%) F E 2 D/E 2 D/E F 30-49% 8-9 8-9 1 1 (0-29%) G F 1 F/G 1 F/G G 0-29% 0-7 0-7 03
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. Programme English Fundamental Component Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy Mathematics Mathematical Literacy Vocational Component Diploma Programmes (3 years) BCom Extended Degree programmes (4 years) 60% 60% 70% 70% 70% 80% 60% in 3 compulsory vocational subjects 70% in 3 compulsory vocational subjects NOTES: 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. 04 www.uj.ac.za/ecofin/pages/default.aspx
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 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. > NASCA candidates are only considered for Diploma 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 required to write admission/placement tests. > It is compulsory for applicants to have completed the National Benchmark Test (NBT) prior to registration. > The University of Johannesburg and its faculties have the right to change the admission requirements for 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. 05
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (3 years) 2018 PROGRAMME CODE Minimum APS English Mathematics Mathematical Literacy In order to obtain entry into a diploma programme in the Faculty of Economic and Financial Sciences, a candidate must meet the minimum requirements in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or the National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)) or the National Senior Certificate for Adults (NASCA) for entry into a diploma. The following are specific admission requirements in respect of diploma studies in the Faculty. POSSIBLE CAREERS CAMPUS DIPLOMA Accountancy D3A15Q 20 with Mathematics 22 with Mathematical Literacy 3 3 5 Accounting Technician, Bookkeeper, Cost Accountant SWC Financial Services Operations D3F15Q 20 with Mathematics 22 with Mathematical Literacy 3 3 5 Middle and back office operations: Financial Operations Administrator, Operations Analyst, Risk and Compliance Officer. SWC NOTE: The achievement level (rating) obtained for Life Orientation is NOT included in the calculation of the Admission Points Score (APS). 06
ADVANCED DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (1 year) 2018 PROGRAMME CODE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS CONTACT INFO ADVANCED DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES *In Accountancy ADIA01 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 score of 4. Students, whom enrolled as a first year for a Diploma in UJ in 2015 or later, with an APS score below 4 for Mathematics or with Grade 12 Mathematic Literacy will only be considered after completion of the Mathematics for Finance and Business 1A and 1B modules offered by the Faculty of Science at the University of Johannesburg to all first year Diploma students. For students, who enrolled for the first time for a Diploma in UJ before 2015 or students from another university, 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 or equivalent. Contact person: Belinda Schutte Telephone: 011 559 2794 Email: belindas@uj.ac.za * Preparatory study and an entrance examination may be required by the relevant department. Application forms and information are obtainable from the relevant department. 07
PROGRAMME CODE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS CONTACT INFO ADVANCED DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES *In Financial Management ADFM01 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, whom enrolled as a first year for a Diploma in UJ in 2015 or later, with an APS score below 4 for Mathematics or with Grade 12 Mathematic Literacy will only be considered after completion of the Mathematics for Finance and Business 1A and 1B modules offered by the Faculty of Science at the University of Johannesburg to all first year Diploma students. For students, who enrolled for the first time for a Diploma in UJ before 2015 or students from another university, 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 or equivalent. Contact person: Ms Melissa McGill Telephone: 011 559 3351 Email: dfiminfo@uj.ac.za *In Financial Markets A3F17Q 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. Contact: Telephone: 011 559 3351 Email: dfiminfo@uj.ac.za 08 *In Property Valuation and Management ADPVM1 The entry 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 minimum APS score of 4. Students, whom enrolled as a first year for a Diploma in UJ in 2015 or later, with an APS score below 4 for Mathematics or with Grade 12 Mathematic Literacy will only be considered after completion of the Mathematics for Finance and Business 1A and 1B modules offered by the Faculty of Science at the University of Johannesburg to all first year Diploma students. For students, who enrolled for the first time for a Diploma in UJ before 2015 or students from another university, 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 or equivalent. Contact: Telephone: 011 559 3351 Email: dfiminfo@uj.ac.za * Preparatory study and an entrance examination may be required by the relevant department. Application forms and information are obtainable from the relevant department.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS EXTENDED BCOM DEGREE PROGRAMMES (4 yrs) 2018 PROGRAMME CODE In order to obtain entry into an Extended degree programme in the Faculty of Economic and Financial Sciences, a candidate must meet the minimum requirements in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or the National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)) for entry into a degree. The following are specific admission requirements in respect of extended degree studies in the Faculty. Minimum APS English Mathematics Mathematical Literacy POSSIBLE CAREERS CAMPUS BACHELOR OF COMMERCE EXTENDED DEGREE NOTES: Accounting Economics and Econometrics Finance B3AE7Q B3NE4Q B3FE7Q 25 with Mathematics 28 with Maths. Literacy 25 with Mathematics 28 with Maths. Literacy 25 with Mathematics 28 with Mathematical Literacy 4 3 6 4 3 6 4 3 6 Financial Manager, Accountant, Internal Auditor, Tax Consultant Economist, Econometrician, Economic Analyst, Forecaster, Economic Planner Financial Manager, Stockbroker, Accountant, Financial Consultant, Chartered Management Accountant, Investment Advisor, Securities Trader, Portfolio Manager, Certified Financial Planner, Wealth Manager, Private Banker The achievement level (rating) obtained for Life Orientation is NOT included in the calculation of the Admission Points Score (APS). All extended degrees mentioned above are presented in English only. 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 enrol for the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science. APK APK APK 09
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DEGREE PROGRAMMES (3 years) 2018 PROGRAMME CODE Minimum APS English Mathematics 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 CAREERS CAMPUS BACHELOR DEGREE *Accounting BCA012 33 4 5 Chartered Accountant CA (SA) APK BACHELOR OF COMMERCE DEGREE **Accounting B3A17Q 28 4 4 **Economics and Econometrics B3N14Q 28 4 4 **Finance B3F17Q 28 4 4 Financial Manager, Accountant, Internal Auditor, Tax Consultant Economist, Econometrician, Economic Analyst, Forecaster, Economic Planner Financial Manager, Stockbroker, Accountant, Financial Consultant, Chartered Management Accountant, Investment Advisor, Securities Trader, Portfolio Manager, Certified Financial Planner, Wealth Manager, Private Banker. APK APK APK 10 The achievement level (rating) obtained for Life Orientation is NOT included in the calculation of the Admission Points Score (APS). 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 enrol for the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Science.
SUMMARY OF POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2018 https://goo.gl/osppps POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA HONOURS PROGRAMMES MASTER S PROGRAMMES COMMERCE (COURSE WORK) MASTER S PROGRAMMES COMMERCE (RESEARCH) DOCTORAL PROGRAMME PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMMES Accounting Accounting Science Estate Planning Financial Management Financial Markets Accounting Accounting (specialisation in Chartered Accountancy) Econometrics Economics Financial Management Financial Planning Internal Auditing Investment Management Property Valuation and Management Quantitative Finance Taxation Treasury Management Competition and Economic Regulation* Computer Auditing Development Economics Finance Financial Economics International Accounting Local Economic Development South African and International Taxation MASTER S PROGRAMME PHILOSOPHY (COURSEWORK) Industrial Policy Accounting Auditing Econometrics Economics Financial Management Investment Management Quantitative Finance South African and International Taxation Accounting Auditing Econometrics Economics Finance Taxation 11 * Awaiting external approval.
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