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: Admission Requirements > Honours Degree Programmes 11 > Master's Degree Programmes (Coursework) 13 > Master's Degree Programmes (Research) 15 > Doctoral Degree Programmes 17 > Future Programme Development 19 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 December 2013
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; > Market-related range of diplomas in Accountancy, Credit Management and Banking. 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) and the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) > 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 recognized 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 Mrs Maria Manyana FACULTY OFFICERS FACULTY MARKETER Ms Ronél Otto (011 559 3965) 02 FACULTY CONTACT DETAILS www.uj.ac.za/ecofin AUCKLAND PARK KINGSWAY CAMPUS (APK) Mrs Lucretia Nuku 011 559 2492 / lnuku@uj.ac.za AUCKLAND PARK BUNTING ROAD CAMPUS (APB) Mr Languta Baloyi 011 559 1406 / ljbaloyi@uj.ac.za SOWETO CAMPUS (SWC) Ms Jackie Smit 011 559 5656 / jackies@uj.ac.za DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY Head of Department Prof Alex van der Watt 011 559 3153 accountancy@uj.ac.za DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTING Head of Department Mr Dirkie van der Watt 011 559 5590/5080 rrossouw@uj.ac.za DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND ECONOMETRICS Head of Department Prof Lumengo Bonga-Bonga 011 559 2046/2101 economics@uj.ac.za DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Head of Department Mr Carl Anschutz 011 559 3902/3305 anicas@uj.ac.za 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 those admission requirements students are required to have obtained a minimum ADMISSION POINTS SCORE (APS). Points are awarded for the seven symbols obtained in Grade 11 or Grade 12 according to the scale below: > Life Orientation must be divided by TWO in the calculation of the APS rating. EXAMPLE School Subject Marks APS First Language (language of teaching and learning) 65% 5 Other recognized Language 71% 6 Mathematics 61% 5 Life Orientation 54% 2 (4/2) Accounting 68% 5 History 81% 7 Geography 86% 7 Total 37 NATIONAL APS NSC SS HG SS SG IEB % (M-Score) 10 9 8 7 7 (80-100) A 7 6 6 (70-79) B A 6 5 5 (60-69) C B 5 4 4 (50-59) D C 4 3 3 (40-49) E D 3 2 2 (30-39) F E 2 1 1 (0-29) G F 1 INTERNATIONAL HIGCSE IGCSE AS- A- IB IB APS NSSC(HL) NSSC(OL) LEVELS (HL) (SL) A 7 10 B 6 9 C 5 8 1 A D 4 7 7 2 B E 3 6 6 3 A C 2 5 5 4 B D 1 4 4 C E 3 3 D/E 2 2 F/G 1 1 NSC SS HG SS SG IEB HIGCSE IGCSE NSSC(HL) NSSC(OL) AS A Level IB(HL) IB(SL) National Senior Certificate (grade 12 in and after 2008) Senior Certificate Higher Grade (grade 12 in and after 2008) Senior Certificate Standard Grade (grade 12 in and after 2008) International Examination Board Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education International General Certificate of Secondary Education Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (Higher Level) Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (Ordinary Level) Advanced Subsidiary Level Advanced Level International Baccalaureate (Higher Levels) International Baccalaureate (Standard Levels) 03
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES WITH NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (VOCATIONAL) NC(V) DIPLOMA A NC(V) (Level 4) issued by the Council for General and Further Education and Training. SUBJECTS STATUTORY MINIMUM FEFS MINIMUM ADMISSION ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS IN IN ADDITION TO THE NC(V) ADDITION TO THE NC(V) FUNDAMENTAL Language of Learning and COMPONENT Teaching (English/Afrikaans) 50% 60% 3 subjects from Group A of the approved subject list Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 50% 50% 60% 70% Life Orientation 50% 50% VOCATIONAL 1 or more subjects may be 60% in 3 compulsory 60% in 3 compulsory COMPONENT specified for FEFS vocational subjects vocational subjects 4 subjects from Group A of the approved subject list 4 YEAR (EXTENDED) DEGREE A NC(V) (Level 4) issued by the Council for General and Further Education and Training. SUBJECTS STATUTORY MINIMUM FEFS MINIMUM ADMISSION ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS IN IN ADDITION TO THE NC(V) ADDITION TO THE NC(V) FUNDAMENTAL Language of Learning and COMPONENT Teaching (English/Afrikaans) 60% 70% 3 subjects from Group A of the approved subject list Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy 60% 60% 70% 80% Life Orientation 60% 60% VOCATIONAL 1 or more subjects may be 70% in 3 compulsory 70% in 3 compulsory COMPONENT specified for FEFS vocational subjects vocational subjects 4 subjects from Group A of the approved subject list 04 NOTE: In the Faculty of Economic and Financial Sciences (NC(V) candidates are considered only for a Diploma and Extended Degree Programmes.
Disclaimers of the NSC > 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 Group A and B 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 considered only for Diploma and Extended Degree Programmes. www.uj.ac.za/ecofin > 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 requirements for a particular programme does not necessarily guarantee admission to that programme (or a specific campus) 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 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. > 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. 05
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (3 years) Group A Group B Languages 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)) for entry into a diploma. The following are specific admission requirements in respect of diploma studies in the Faculty. PROGRAMME Minimum APS Scale Language of Learning and Teaching English Additional recognised language Mathematics OR Mathematical Literacy Life Orientation** Subject 1* Subject 2* Subject 3* Career Campus DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES Accountancy Banking*** Credit Management*** 22 with Mathematics OR 24 with Mathematical Literacy 22 with Mathematics OR 24 with Mathematical Literacy 22 with Mathematics OR 24 with Mathematical Literacy 3 2 3 5 3 3 3 2 Accounting Technician, Bookkeeper, Cost Accountant. 3 2 3 5 3 3 3 2 Banker SWC 3 2 3 5 3 3 3 2 Credit Manager, Controller, Clerk, Administrator. SWC SWC * If ratings of 3 or more are obtained for the Additional recognised Language, then a rating of 3 or more is required for one recognised subject from Group B. ** The rating for LO is divided by 2 when calculating the APS score. *** These programmes are currently under review and may be replaced with a new programme with fresh and innovative content, with effect from 2015. NOTE 1: Meeting the Faculty s minimum requirements for a particular programme does not necessarily guarantee admission to that programme as specific selection criteria may be applied. NOTE 2: The programmes are presented in English only. 06
ADVANCED DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (1 year) PROGRAMME ADVANCED DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES *In Accountancy ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS 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 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 to all second and third year Diploma students interested in pursuing further studies at the University of Johannesburg. CONTACT PERSON TELEPHONE Ms Vanessa van Dyk 011 559 3168 vanessavd@uj.ac.za *In Economics 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 APS of 4 for Mathematics). Students with an APS below 4 for Mathematics or with Grade 12 Mathematic 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 National Diploma students interested in pursuing further studies at the University of Johannesburg. Dr Peter Baur 011 559 2569 peterb@uj.ac.za 07 * Preparatory study and an entrance examination may be required by the relevant department. Application forms and information are obtainable from the relevant department.
ADVANCED DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (1 year) PROGRAMME ADVANCED DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES *In Financial Management ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS 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 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 to all second and third year Diploma students interested in pursuing further studies at the University of Johannesburg. CONTACT PERSON TELEPHONE Ms Sandra von Abo 011 559 4639 svonabo@uj.ac.za 08 *In Property Valuation and Management The entrance requirements for the Advanced Diploma in Property Valuation 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 Mathematic Literacy will only be considered after completion of the Maths 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. Mr André Kruger 011 559 2260 akruger@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) 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)) for entry into a diploma. The following are specific admission requirements in respect of diploma studies in the Faculty. PROGRAMME Minimum APS Scale Language of Learning and Teaching** Languages Additional recognised language** Group A Mathematics OR Mathematical Literacy Life Orientation*** Subject 1* Group B Subject 2* Subject 3* Career Campus EXTENDED BCOM OR BACHELORS OF COMMERCE DEGREE PROGRAMMES Accounting Economics and Econometrics Finance 27 with Mathematics 30 with Mathematical Literacy 27 with Mathematics 30 with Mathematical Literacy 27 with Mathematics 30 with Mathematical Literacy 4 2 3 3 4 4 4 Financial Manager, Accountant, 4 2 6 3 4 4 3 Auditor. 4 2 3 3 4 4 4 Economist, Econometrician, Economic Analyst, 4 2 6 3 4 4 3 Forecaster, Economic Planner. 4 2 3 3 4 4 4 Financial Manager, Stockbroker, Accountant, 4 2 6 3 4 4 3 Financial Consultant, Certified Management Accountant, Investment Advisor, Securities Trader, Portfolio Manager, Financial Planner, Wealth Manager, Private Banker. APK APK APK * If a rating of 4 or more is obtained for the Additional Recognised Language and/or Mathematics, then ratings of 4 or more are required for fewer designated subjects in Group B, in order to meet the 4 x 4 bachelor s degree requirement. ** English is required with a rating of 4 or more either as the Language of Learning and Teaching or the Additional Recognised Language. *** The rating for LO is divided by 2 when calculating the APS score. NOTE 1: Meeting the Faculty s minimum requirements for a particular programme does not necessarily guarantee admission to that programme as specific selection criteria may be applied. NOTE 2: The first year of study comprises foundational modules. The second, third and fourth years are the same as the first, second and third years of study of the regular degree. The first year is presented only in English and the rest of the years in English and Afrikaans. NOTE 3: The BCom (Accounting) Extended degree programme does not provide direct access to the Honours CA stream. 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 enrol for the Honours degree in the Chartered Accountant (CA) stream. 09
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DEGREE PROGRAMMES (3 yrs) PROGRAMME Minimum APS Scale Language of Learning and Teaching** Languages Additional recognised language** Group A Mathematics OR Mathematical Literacy Life Orientation*** Subject 1* Group B Subject 2* Subject 3* In order to obtain entry into a BCom 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 BCom degree studies in the Faculty. Career Campus BACHELORS DEGREE PROGRAMME Accounting 35 4 2 5 Not Accepted BCOM OR BACHELORS OF COMMERCE DEGREE PROGRAMMES Accounting 30 4 2 4 Not Accepted 3 4 4 3 Chartered Accountant CA(SA). 3 4 4 3 Financial Manager, Accountant, Auditor, Tax Consultant. APK APK Economics and Econometrics 30 4 2 4 Not Accepted 3 4 4 3 Economist, Econometrician, Economic Analyst, Forecaster, Economic Planner. APK Finance 30 4 2 4 Not Accepted 3 4 4 3 Financial Manager, Stockbroker, Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Financial Planner, Investment Advisor, Securities Trader, Portfolio Manager, Financial Consultant, Wealth Manager, Private Banker. APK 10 * If a rating of 4 or more is obtained for the Additional Recognised Language, then a rating of 4 or more is required for just one designated subject in Group B, in order to meet the 4 x 4 bachelor s degree requirement. ** English is required with a rating of 4 or more either as the Language of Learning and Teaching or the Additional Recognised Language. *** The rating for LO is divided by 2 when calculating the APS score. NOTE 1: Meeting the Faculty s minimum requirements for a particular programme does not necessarily guarantee admission to that programme as specific selection criteria may be applied. NOTE 2: The BCom degrees are presented in English and Afrikaans. NOTE 3: The BCom (Accounting) degree programme does not provide direct access to the Honours CA stream. 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 enrol for the Honours degree in the Chartered Accountant (CA) stream.
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS HONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMMES * The Department may require the completion of a bridging course should students not comply with the rules of access regarding the specific subject knowledge in Accounting, Taxation and Auditing. ** Access will be provided to qualifying students in possession of a baccalaureus qualification which includes all modules, as required in terms of the stipulations specified by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and recognized by the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA). *** Preparatory study and an entrance examination are required by the Department. PROGRAMME ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS BACHELORS OF COMMERCE HONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMMES * Accounting BCom with appropriate knowledge of Accounting, Taxation and Auditing (NQF level 7). * Internal Auditing BCom with appropriate knowledge of Accounting, Taxation and Auditing (NQF level 7). CONTACT PERSON Ms Nicolene du Plooy Ms Nicolene du Plooy TELEPHONE 011 559 3059 nicolenedp@uj.ac.za 011 559 3059 nicolenedp@uj.ac.za * Taxation BCom with appropriate knowledge of Accounting, Taxation and Auditing (NQF level 7). ** Chartered Accountancy BCom Accounting or BCompt undergraduate degree on the level required by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants for CA education. Certain minimum marks and a minimum level of competency for the NQF level 7 modules are required. *** Econometrics BCom qualification on NQF level 7 and a major in Econometrics and Economics as well as appropriate background in Statistics or Mathematics (NQF level 7), with a minimum of 65% for Econometrics. Ms Nicolene du Plooy Ms Nicolene du Plooy Dr Josine Uwilingiye 011 559 3059 nicolenedp@uj.ac.za 011 559 3059 nicolenedp@uj.ac.za 011 559 2531 juwilingiye@uj.ac.za *** Economics (General) Bachelors qualification on NQF level 7 and a major in Economics on NQF level 7, with a minimum of 65% for Economics 3. Dr Josine Uwilingiye 011 559 2531 juwilingiye@uj.ac.za 11
PROGRAMME ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS BCOM HONOURS OR BACHELORS OF COMMERCE HONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMMES Financial Management BCom (Finance) OR any related qualification with a programme specific minimum NQF level 7 competency in Accounting and Financial Management. Applicants will be subjected to a selection process. All interested students must submit a UJ application form as well as complete the departmental online application form. CONTACT PERSON Mr Ricky van der Walt TELEPHONE 011 559 4106 rickyvdw@uj.ac.za Financial Planning Investment Management **** Property Valuation and Management BCom (Finance) OR any related qualification with a programme specific minimum NQF level 7 competency in Financial Planning and South African Taxation. Applicants will be subjected to a selection process. BCom (Finance) OR any related qualification with a programme specific minimum NQF level 7 competency in Investment Management. Applicants will be subjected to a selection process. BCom (Finance) with Property Valuation and Management 3 OR a relevant qualification on the same level. (Subjection to selection process). Mr Carl Anschutz 011 559 3902 cdanschutz@uj.ac.za Mr Niël Oberholzer 011 559 3483 nielo@uj.ac.za Mr André Kruger 011 559 2260 akruger@uj.ac.za * The Department may require the completion of a bridging course should students not comply with the rules of access regarding the specific subject knowledge in Accounting, Taxation and Auditing. ** Access will be provided to qualifying students in possession of a baccalaureus qualification which includes all modules, as required in terms of the stipulations specified by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and recognized by the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA). *** Preparatory study and an entrance examination are required by the Department. **** Students in posession of a qualification on NQF Level 7 or higher may be considered for the programme, subject to successful completion of the Bridging Programme in Finance and applicants will be sujected to a selection process. 12
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS MASTER S DEGREE PROGRAMMES (COURSEWORK) PROGRAMME ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS MASTER'S OF COMMERCE DEGREE PROGRAMMES (COURSEWORK) * Computer Auditing An honours qualification OR a post-graduate diploma in a related computer auditing field, on HEQSF level 8/NQF level 7. Alternatively any other four-year qualification with honours status on HEQSF level 8/NQF level 7 and related practical experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Accountancy. Preparatory study and an entrance examination may be required by the Department of Accountancy. * Development Economics BCom Honours in Economics OR Econometrics on NQF level 8. Alternatively any other four-year qualification with honours status on NQF level 8 and related Micro- and Macroeconomic and Applied Econometric experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Economics and Econometrics. * Financial Economics BCom Honours in Economics OR Econometrics, Statistics and/or Mathematics on HEQSF level 8/NQF level 7. Alternatively any other four-year qualification with honours status on HEQSF level 8/ NQF level 7 and related Mathematics and/or Statistics and Applied Econometrics experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Economics and Econometrics. CONTACT PERSON TELEPHONE Mr Paul Viljoen 011 559 3859 rikav@uj.ac.za Ms Kotie Viljoen 011 559 4100 kotiev@uj.ac.za Dr Andrew Duncan 011 559 2723 andrewd@uj.ac.za 13 * Preparatory study and an entrance examination may be required by the Department. ** The Department must specifically approve of the field of study, the research topic, methodology and problem statement before the candidate may register.
PROGRAMME ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS MASTER'S OF COMMERCE DEGREE PROGRAMMES (COURSEWORK) ** Finance BCom Honours in Finance OR any related qualification with a programme specific minimum NQF level 8 competency in Investment Management and/or Financial Management. Applicants will be subjected to a selection process. * International Accounting An honours qualification OR a post-graduate diploma in Accounting on HEQSF level 8/NQF level 7. Alternatively any other four-year qualification with honours status on HEQSF level 8/NQF level 7 and related experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Accountancy. Preparatory study and an entrance examination may be required by the Department of Accountancy. CONTACT PERSON TELEPHONE Dr Ilse Botha 011 559 2056 ilseb@uj.ac.za Prof Danie Coetsee 011 559 3859 rikav@uj.ac.za * South African and International Taxation An honours qualification OR a post-graduate diploma in Accounting or a Tax related honours degree on HEQSF level 8/NQF level 7. Alternatively any other four-year qualification with honours status on HEQSF level 8/NQF level 7 and related taxation experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Accountancy. Preparatory study and an entrance examination may be required by the Department of Accountancy. Ms Marina Bornman 011 559 3859 rikav@uj.ac.za 14 * Preparatory study and an entrance examination may be required by the Department. ** The Department must specifically approve of the field of study, the research topic, methodology and problem statement before the candidate may register.
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS MASTER S DEGREE PROGRAMMES (RESEARCH) PROGRAMME ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS MASTER'S OF COMMERCE DEGREE PROGRAMMES (RESEARCH) * Accounting BCom Honours in Accounting on NQF level 8. Alternatively any other equivalent four-year qualification with honours status on NQF level 8 and related experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Accountancy. * Auditing BCom Honours in Accounting on NQF level 8. Alternatively any other equivalent four-year qualification with honours status on NQF level 8 and related experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Accountancy. * Econometrics BCom Honours in Econometrics on NQF level 8, or, with the permission of the Department of Economics and Econometrics, a honours qualification in Economics on NQF level 8 with relevant background in Advanced Econometrics and/or Statistics. Alternatively any other equivalent four-year qualification with honours status on NQF level 8 and related advanced econometric experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Economics and Econometrics. CONTACT PERSON TELEPHONE Prof Danie Coetsee 011 559 3859 rikav@uj.ac.za Prof Danie Coetsee 011 559 3859 rikav@uj.ac.za Dr Alain Pholo 011 559 3811 apholo@uj.ac.za 15 * Preparatory study and an entrance examination may be required by the Department. ** The Department must specifically approve of the field of study, the research topic, methodology and problem statement before the candidate may register.
PROGRAMME ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS MASTER'S OF COMMERCE DEGREE PROGRAMMES (RESEARCH) * Economics BCom Honours in Economics or Econometrics on NQF level 8. Alternatively any other equivalent four-year qualification with honours status on NQF level 8 and related advanced econometric experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Economics and Econometrics. ** Financial Management BCom Honours OR any related qualification with a programme specific minimum NQF level 8 competency in Financial Management. Applicants will be subjected to a selection process. ** Investment Management BCom Honours OR any related qualification with a programme specific minimum NQF level 8 competency in Investment Management. Applicants will be subjected to a selection process. CONTACT PERSON TELEPHONE Dr Alain Pholo 011 559 3811 apholo@uj.ac.za Dr Ilse Botha 011 559 2056 ilseb@uj.ac.za Dr Ilse Botha 011 559 2056 ilseb@uj.ac.za * South African and International Taxation BCom Honours on NQF level 8. Alternatively any other equivalent four-year qualification with honours status on NQF level 8 and related experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Accountancy. Prof Danie Coetzee 011 559 3859 rikav@uj.ac.za 16 * Preparatory study and an entrance examination may be required by the Department. ** The Department must specifically approve of the field of study, the research topic, methodology and problem statement before the candidate may register.
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMMES PROGRAMME DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMMES * Accounting (PhD and DCom) ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Masters in Accounting on HEQSF level 9. Alternatively any other related qualification with a program specific minimum level of competency on NQF level 9 and related experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Accountancy. CONTACT PERSON TELEPHONE Prof Danie Coetsee 011 559 3859 rikav@uj.ac.za * Auditing (PhD and DCom) * Econometrics (PhD and DCom) Masters in Auditing or Computer Auditing on HEQSF level 9. Alternatively any other related qualification with a program specific minimum level of competency on NQF level 9 and related experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Accountancy. Masters in Econometrics on HEQSF level 9. Alternatively any other related qualification with a program specific minimum level of competency on NQF level 9 and related advanced econometric experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Economics and Econometrics. Prof Danie Coetsee 011 559 3859 rikav@uj.ac.za Dr Alain Pholo 011 559 3811 apholo@uj.ac.za * The different Departments must specifically approve of the field of study, the research topic, methodology and problem statement before the candidate may register. 17
PROGRAMME ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMMES * Economics Masters in Economics, Econometrics or Financial Economics on HEQSF level 9. Alternatively any other related qualification with a program specific minimum level of competency on HEQSF level 9 and related experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Economics and Econometrics. CONTACT PERSON TELEPHONE Dr Alain Pholo 011 559 3811 apholo@uj.ac.za * Finance (PhD and DCom) * Investment Management (DCom) * Taxation (PhD and DCom) Masters in Finance on HEQSF level 9. Alternatively any other related qualification with a program specific minimum level of competency on HEQSF level 9, and related experience considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Finance and Investment Management. Masters in Investment Management on HEQSF level 9. Alternatively any other related qualification with a program specific minimum level of competency on HEQSF level 9, and related experience considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Finance and Investment Management. Masters in Taxation on HEQSF level 9. Alternatively any other related qualification with a program specific minimum level of competency on HEQSF level 9, and related experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Accountancy. Dr Ilse Botha 011 559 2056 ilseb@uj.ac.za Dr Ilse Botha 011 559 2056 ilseb@uj.ac.za Prof Danie Coetzee 011 559 3859 rikav@uj.ac.za 18 * The different Departments must specifically approve of the field of study, the research topic, methodology and problem statement before the candidate may register.
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL SCIENCES [FEFS] FUTURE PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT NOTE: These programmes are awaiting final approval from the Centre of Higher Education (CHE). On notification, UJ will finalize the date of first offering. DIPLOMA ADVANCE DIPLOMA POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME CONTACT PERSON TELEPHONE Financial Service Operations Mr Patric Mashaba 011 559 5591 pmashaba@uj.ac.za Financial Markets Mr Jean Struweg 011 559 4350 jstruweg@uj.ac.za Accounting Ms Nicolene du Plooy 011 559 3059 nicolenedp@uj.ac.za Accounting Science Ms Nicolene du Plooy 011 559 3059 nicolenedp@uj.ac.za Financial Management Mr Ricky v/d Walt 011 559 4106 rickyvdw@uj.ac.za Estate Planning Ms Sumaya Naidu 011 559 3351 anicas@uj.ac.za BACHELORS OF COMMERCE HONOURS DEGREE PROGRAMMES Quantitative Finance Mr Coenraad Labuschagne 011 559 3351 anicas@uj.ac.za Treasury Management Mr Niël Oberholzer 011 559 3483 nielo@uj.ac.za MASTER OF COMMERCE DEGREE PROGRAMMES Local Economic Development MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE PROGRAMMES Prof Lorraine Greyling 011 559 2057 lgreyling@uj.ac.za Industrial Policy Prof Fiona Tregenna 011 559 4856 ftregenna@uj.ac.za 19 UJ Graphic Studio > 011 559 2805