University of Johannesburg UJ BComHons (Quantitative Finance)
UJ BComHons (Quantitative Finance)
Admission requirements: An appropriate Bachelor’s degree with a minimum average of 65%, obtained in the final year modules.
Students are required to have completed the following as part of their undergraduate degree: Mathematics (specifically calculus) and/or Statistics at a New NQF level 5 and 6.
Duration of programme: Full-time: 1 year minimum
Contact details: Ms Erna Zeelie / 011 559 4731 / ejzeelie@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The purpose of the programme is to provide students with the required theoretical and practical training needed to understand and implement mathematical financial models. The programme is a vital qualification needed for entry into professional practice or management positions in the quantitative finance services industry. The curriculum covered in the programme provides an in-depth groundwork for further learning and specialisation within financial engineering field and advanced quantitative finance. The provision of self-reflexive, scientifically trained professionals for the South African financial services industry builds our national, intellectual and economic infrastructure.
