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Faculty of Economic
and Financial Sciences
POSTGRADUATE
PROGRAMMES
DEGREES v DIPLOMASPostgraduate Programmes [Degrees & Diplomas] at the University of Johannesburg | 20sixteen
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL SCIENCES
INDEX – POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
The University reserves the right, at any time, should circumstance dictate, to make changes to, or withdraw any of the opportunities on offer.
HONOURS DEGREES MCom (Local Economic Development) ___________________ 16
Name of programme MCom (South African and International Taxation) ___________ 16
BCom Hons (Accounting) _____________________________ 10
MASTER’S DEGREES BY COURSE WORK – PHILOSOPY
BCom Hons (Accounting with specialisation in
Name of programme
Chartered Accountancy _______________________________ 10
MPhil (Industrial Policy) _______________________________ 16
BCom Hons (Internal Auditing) _________________________ 10
BCom Hons (Economics) _____________________________ 11 MASTER OF COMMERCE DEGREES (RESEARCH)
BCom Hons (Econometrics) ___________________________ 11 Name of programme
BCom Hons (Financial Management) ____________________ 11 MCom (Accounting) __________________________________ 17
BCom Hons (Financial Planning) _______________________ 12 MCom (Auditing) ____________________________________ 17
BCom Hons (Investment Management) __________________ 12 MCom (Econometrics) ________________________________ 17
BCom Hons (Property Valuation and Management) _________ 12 MCom (Economics) __________________________________ 18
BCom Hons (Quantitative Finance) ______________________ 13 MCom (Financial Management) _________________________ 18
BCom Hons (Taxation) _______________________________ 13 MCom (Investment Management) _______________________ 18
BCom Hons (Treasury Management) ____________________ 13 MCom (South African and International Taxation) ___________ 19
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES DOCTORAL DEGREES
Name of programme Name of programme
PG Dip (Estate Planning) ______________________________ 14 PhD/DCom (Accounting) ______________________________ 19
PhD/DCom (Auditing) ________________________________ 19
MASTER OF COMMERCE OR PHILOSOPHY DEGREES
PhD/DCom (Econometrics) ____________________________ 20
MASTER’S QUALIFICATIONS (COURSEWORK)
PhD/DCom (Economics) ______________________________ 20
Name of programme
PhD (Finance) ______________________________________ 20
MCom (Computer Auditing) ____________________________ 14
DCom (Financial Management) _________________________ 21
MCom (Development Economics) _______________________ 14
DCom (Investment Management) _______________________ 21
MCom (Financial Economics) __________________________ 15
PhD/DCom (Taxation) ________________________________ 22
MCom (Finance) ____________________________________ 15
MCom (International Accounting) ________________________ 15
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FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL SCIENCES
BACCALAUREUS COMMERCII CUM HONORIBUS AND Duration of programme: Full-time: 1 year
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE HONOURS (BCom Hons) Contact details: Nicolene du Plooy / 011 559 3059 / nicolep@uj.ac.za
Name of programme: Brief description of programme: The purpose of this qualification is to develop
BCom Hons (Accounting) intellectual competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, analysis,
interpretation and application of accounting, auditing, financial management and
Admission requirements: A potential student must be in possession of a BCom
taxation principles in accounting and business contexts on a postgraduate level,
or an Advanced Diploma and should have appropriate knowledge of Accounting,
as well as being prepared for a career in the accounting profession or further
Taxation and Governance and Control on New NQF level 7 /Old NQF level
learning in this field. The student should be able to reflect on their managerial
6. The department may require the completion of a bridging programme
decision-making processes and applications based on their professional values
should students not comply with the rules of access regarding the specific
and foundational knowledge and understanding of accounting, auditing, financial
module knowledge in Accounting, Taxation and Governance and Control. Final
admission requirements will from time to time be set by the department. management and taxation principles, to assess the effect thereof in the holistic
context of the accounting profession.
Duration of programme: Full-time: 1 year
Contact details: Nicolene du Plooy / 011 559 3059 / nicolep@uj.ac.za Name of programme:
Brief description of programme: The purpose of this qualification is to develop BCom Hons (Internal Auditing)
intellectual and practical skills in the analysis, interpretation and application of Admission requirements: A potential student must be in possession of a
advanced accounting, governance and control and taxation. This programme will BCom or an Advanced Diploma and should have appropriate knowledge of
prepare students to identify and solve advanced accounting, governance and
Accounting, Taxation and Internal Auditing (New NQF level 7/Old NQF level 6).
control and taxation in practice. Lastly this programme will prepare students for
The department may require the completion of a bridging programme should
further studies in accounting, governance and control and taxation as a science.
students not comply with the rules of access regarding the specific module
Name of programme: knowledge in Accounting, Taxation and Internal Auditing. Final admission
requirements will from time to time be set by the department.
BCom Hons
(Accounting with specialisation in Chartered Accountancy) Duration of programme: Full-time: 1 year
Admission requirements: A potential student must be in possession of a Contact details: Nicolene du Plooy / 011 559 3059 / nicolep@uj.ac.za
Bachelor of Accounting degree or a BCom (Accounting) degree accredited by Brief description of programme: The purpose of this qualification is to
the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) (New NQF level develop intellectual and practical skills in the analysis, interpretation and
7/ Old NQF level 6) with an overall average of 55% for the third year modules application of advanced accounting, governance and control and internal
and a sub-minimum of 55% in Accounting 300. The department may require auditing principles. This programme will prepare students to identify and solve
the completion of a bridging programme should students not comply with the advanced accounting governance and control and internal auditing in practice.
rules of access regarding the specific module. Final admission requirements will Lastly this programme will prepare students for further studies in accounting,
from time to time be set by the department. Students are allowed to repeat the and internal auditing as a science.
Honours programme once, provided that they obtained a minimum average for
the first attempt which is set by the Department.
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Name of programme: A potential student in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Economics with an
BCom Hons in Economics average of 60-64% for Econometrics 3 (New NQF level 7/Old NQF level 6) and
average of 65% for Economics 3 (New NQF level 7/Old NQF level 6), obtain
Admission requirements: A potential student must be in possession of a
conditional acceptance into the honours programme , and must successfully
Bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Diploma in Economics, with an average of
complete an entrance module in Mathematics before registration.
65% for Economics 3 (New NQF level 7/Old NQF level 6) and an average of
65% for either Econometrics 3 (New NQF level 7/Old NQF level 6) or Statistics Students that have completed a Bridging Programme in Economics are not
3 (New NQF level 7/ Old NQF level 6), to be considered for entrance into the allowed to articulate into the honours programme.
Honours programme. Duration of programme:
A potential student in possession of a Bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Full-time: 1 year minimum / Part-time: 2 years minimum
Diploma in Economics, with an average of 60-64% for Economics 3 (New NQF Contact details: Dr Josine Uwilingiye / 011 559 2531 / juwilingiye@uj.ac.za
level 7/Old NQF level 6) and / or without Econometrics 3 (New NQF level 7/ Old Brief description of programme: The purpose of this qualification is to
NQF level 6) or Mathematics 3 (New NQF level 7/ Old NQF level 6) or Statistics develop the applied competence of the student on an advanced level in the,
3 (New NQF level 7/ Old NQF level 6), obtain conditional acceptance into the analysis, interpretation and application of economic principles and methods.
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics, and must successfully complete This programme will prepare students to reflect on their own economic
an entrance module in Mathematics before registration. The department requires applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of Economics
the completion of a bridging programme should students not comply with the and Econometrics. Lastly it will prepare them for further study in Economics
rules of access regarding the specific subject knowledge and Econometrics as a science.
The Department of Economics and Econometrics reserves the right to alter the
entrance requirements. Name of programme:
Duration of programme: BCom Hons (Financial Management)
Full-time: 1 year minimum / Part-time: 2 years minimum Admission requirements: A potential student must be in possession of either
Contact details: Dr Josine Uwilingiye / 011 559 2531 / juwilingiye@uj.ac.za a Bachelor of Commerce qualification or an appropriate Advanced Diploma
and should have obtained a final mark of at least 70% for both Accounting and
Brief description of programme: The purpose of this qualification is to
Financial Management (Finance as well as Cost and Management Accounting
develop the applied competence of the student on an advanced level in the
assessed at new NQF level 7 / Old NQF level 6 or an appropriate advance
analysis, interpretation and application of economic principles and methods. This
diploma. Should students not comply with the rules of access regarding the
programme will prepare students to reflect on their own economical applications
specific subject knowledge or does not meet the selection criteria, the department
to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of Economics as a social
may require the completion of the Bridging Programme in Financial Management.
science. Lastly it will prepare them for further study in Economics as a science.
Final admission requirements will from time to time be set by the department.
Name of programme: Duration of programme: Full-time: 1 year
BCom Hons (Econometrics) Contact details: Mr Kevin Thomas / 011 559 2708 / kthomas@uj.ac.za
Admission requirements: A potential student must be in possession of a Brief description of programme: The purpose of this qualification is to
Bachelor’s degree, with an average of 65% for Economics 3 (New NQF level 7/ strengthen the student’s knowledge and comprehension in the disciplines
Old NQF level 6) and an average of 65% for either Econometrics 3 (New NQF of management accounting and finance. The programme is comprised of a
level 7/OldNQF level 6) or Mathematics 3 (New NQF level 7/Old NQF level 6) or broad-based curriculum to prepare the postgraduate student for a wide range of
Statistics 3 (New NQF level 7/Old NQF level 6), to be considered for entrance finance-related specialities. The programme emphasises application, analysis
into the Honours programme.
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and evaluation within each topic area as well as the application of integrity Prior to commencement of the honours programme, students will be required
and ethics in a professional environment. Mastering of the curriculum will to complete a statistics and mathematics workshop. Attendance is deemed
provide students with the skills to synthesize complex management, financial, compulsory but is not a requisite or prerequisite to acceptance and or completion
performance and risk principles in order to drive and add value to the entities of the honours programme. Students will also be required to attend compulsory
that employ them. The successful student will gain an overall financial and library research training which will be arranged and provided by library services.
business perspective which will provide them with a competitive advantage for Duration of programme:
employment and prepare them for further studies in this field. Full-time: 1 year minimum
Part-time: 2 years minimum
Name of programme:
Contact details: Mr Niël Oberholzer / 011 559 3483 / nielo@uj.ac.za
BCom Hons (Financial Planning)
Brief description of programme: The purpose of this programme is to
Admission requirements: A potential student must be in possession of a BCom
strengthen the student’s knowledge of the discipline of investment valuation
and should have appropriate knowledge of Financial Planning (assessed at
and portfolio management. The programme is comprised of a broad-based
an New NQF level 7 / Old NQF level 6) or an appropriate advanced diploma.
curriculum to prepare the student for a wide range of investment-related
The department may require the completion of a bridging programme should
specialities. The curriculum includes eight topic areas ranging from equity
students not comply with the rules of access regarding the specific subject
investment, interest-bearing investment to portfolio management and retirement
knowledge in Financial Planning. Final admission requirements will from time to
finance. Mastering of the curriculum will provide students with the ability to
time be set by the department.
synthesize complex investment principles and apply financial instruments in a
Duration of programme: Full-time: 1 year / Part-time: 2 years minimum professional manner. Fundamental knowledge of global investment principles will
Contact details: Mr Carl Anschutz / 011 559 3902 / cdanschutz@uj.ac.za be gained enabling the qualifying student to work in today’s world of professional
Brief description of programme: The purpose of the qualification is to develop investing. The programme emphasizes competence, integrity, and application of
applied competence and deepen the student’s expertise in the analysis, ethics in a professional environment. The successful student will gain a global
interpretation and application of financial planning principles and research investment perspective and an in-depth understanding of the global marketplace
capacity in the economic environment at an advanced level. Learners are also which will provide them with a competitive advantage for employment.
prepared for a career in the practice of financial planning and further learning
Name of programme:
in researched based postgraduate study in this field by developing research
and reporting skills. The students should be able to reflect on their decisions BCom Hons (Property Valuation and Management)
and applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of financial Admission requirements: A potential student must be in possession of a
planning as a practice at an advanced level. Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) OR another relevant qualification assessed at
New NQF level 7/Old NQF level 6. The department may require the completion
Name of programme: of a bridging programme should students not comply with the rules of access
BCom Hons (Investment Management) regarding the specific subject knowledge in Property Valuation and Management.
Admission requirements: A potential student must be in possession of a Final admission requirements will from time to time be set by the department.
Bachelor’s degree and should have appropriate knowledge of Investment Duration of programme:
Management (New NQF level 7 / Old NQF level 6). The department may require Full-time: 1 year minimum
the completion of a bridging programme should students not comply with the rules Part-time: 2 years minimum
of access regarding the specific subject knowledge in Investment Management. Contact details: Mr André Kruger / 011 559 2260 / akruger@uj.ac.za
Final admission requirements will from time to time be set by the department.
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Brief description of programme: The purpose of this programme is to Name of programme:
strengthen students’ knowledge and comprehension in the disciplines of BCom Hons (Taxation)
property valuation and management. The programme comprises a broad-based
Admission requirements: A potential student must be in possession of a
curriculum to prepare the postgraduate student for a wide range of property-
BCom or an Advanced Diploma and should have appropriate knowledge of
related specialities. The curriculum includes topic areas ranging from property
Accounting, Taxation and Governance and Control on New NQF level 7/Old NQF
valuation and property law, to property finance and property management.
level 6. The department may require the completion of a bridging programme
The programme emphasises application, analysis and evaluation within each
should students not comply with the rules of access regarding the specific
topic area as well as the application of integrity and ethics in a professional
module knowledge in Accounting, Taxation and Governance and Control. Final
environment. Mastering of the curriculum will provide students with the skills to
admission requirements will from time to time be set by the department.
combine complex valuation, management, financial and legal principles in order
to add value to the entities that employ them. The successful student will gain Duration of programme: Full-time: 1 year
an overall property valuation and property management perspective which will Contact details: Nicolene du Plooy / 011 559 3059 / nicolep@uj.ac.za
provide them with a competitive advantage for employment and prepare them Brief description of programme: The purpose of this qualification is to develop
for further studies in this field. intellectual and practical skills in the analysis, interpretation and application
of advanced accounting, governance and control and taxation principles. This
Name of programme:
programme will prepare students to identify and solve advanced accounting,
BCom Hons (Quantitative Finance) governance and control and taxation principles in practice. Lastly this
Admission requirements: An appropriate Bachelor’s degree with a minimum programme will prepare students for further studies in accounting, auditing and
average of 65%, obtained in the final year modules. taxation as a science.
Students are required to have completed the following as part of their
Name of programme:
undergraduate degree:
• Mathematics (specifically calculus) and/or Statistics at a New NQF level 5 and 6. BCom Hons (Treasury Management)
Duration of programme: Full-time: 1 year Admission requirements: An appropriate Bachelor’s degree with a minimum
average of 65%, obtained in the final year modules.
Contact details: Mr Coenraad Labuschagne / 011 559 3351 / dfiminfo@uj.ac.za
Duration of programme: Full-time: 1 year
Brief description of programme: The purpose of the programme is to
provide students with the required theoretical and practical training needed to Contact details: Nicolene du Plooy / 011 559 3059 / nicolep@uj.ac.za
understand and implement mathematical financial models. The programme is Brief description of programme: The primary purpose of the BCom Hons
a vital qualification needed for entry into professional practice or management (Treasury Management) is to develop the student’s knowledge of the discipline
positions in the quantitative finance services industry. The curriculum covered of corporate treasury valuation and management. The programme is comprised
in the programme provides an in-depth groundwork for further learning and of a focused curriculum to prepare the student for a career in corporate
specialisation within financial engineering field and advanced quantitative treasury management. The curriculum includes eight topic areas ranging from
finance. The provision of self-reflexive, scientifically trained professionals for quantitative investment analysis, liquidity management to risk management
the South African financial services industry builds our national, intellectual and and financial engineering. Mastering of the curriculum will provide students
economic infrastructure. with the ability to synthesize complex treasury management principles and
apply financial instruments in a professional manner. Fundamental knowledge
of global investment and treasury principles will be gained enabling the
qualifying student to work in today’s world of professional corporate treasury
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management. The programme emphasizes competence, integrity, and estate at death. In-depth understanding of estate planning and trust principles
application of ethics in a professional environment. The successful student will be gained enabling the qualifying student to work in today’s professional
will gain a global corporate treasury management perspective and an in- world of financial planning. The programme emphasises competence, integrity,
depth understanding of the global marketplace which will provide them with a and application of ethics in a professional environment. The successful student
competitive advantage for employment. will gain a holistic estate planning perspective and an in-depth understanding
of estate planning which will provide them with a competitive advantage for
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES employment in the financial planning industry.
Name of programme:
PG Dip (Estate Planning)
MASTER OF COMMERCE OR PHILOSOPHY
QUALIFICATIONS (MCom)
Admission requirements: A NQF level 7 qualification with a financial planning
module at NQF level 7 or a NQF level 7 qualification with relevant financial MASTER’S QUALIFICATIONS (COURSEWORK)
planning experience. Name of programme:
Meeting recommended minimum admission requirements does not guarantee MCom (Computer Auditing)
acceptance into the programme as all students will be subjected to a selection Admission requirements: A potential student should possess an honours
process as determined by the Department of Finance and Investment qualification or a postgraduate diploma in a related computer auditing field, on
Management. New NQF level 8 / Old NQF level 7. Alternatively any other four-year qualification
In addition to the minimum admission requirements as outlined above, on New NQF level 8 / Old NQF level 7 and related practical auditing experience
prospective students may be required to write a skill’s assessment to ensure which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Accountancy.
that they meet the minimum skills requirement for the Postgraduate Diploma in Preparatory study and an entrance examination may be required by the
Estate Planning. Department of Accountancy. A selection process will be followed.
Duration of programme: Full-time: 1 year Duration of programme: Part-time: 2 year
Contact details: Ms Sumaya Naidu / 011 559 3351 / anicas@uj.ac.za Contact details: Prof Danie Coetsee / 011 559 3859 / dcoetsee@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The purpose of the Postgraduate Diploma Brief description of programme: The student should develop applied
in Estate Planning is to enable working professionals in the financial planning specialised competencies in the mastering, interpretation, understanding,
industry to undertake advanced reflection and development by means of current analysis and application of computer auditing principles in the computer auditing
thinking, practice and literature review in Estate Planning. field. A qualifying student should show evidence of independent and original
The qualification demands a high level of theoretical engagement and scientific work through a limited scope dissertation.
intellectual independence, as well as the ability to relate knowledge to a range of
Name of programme:
contexts in estate planning, trusts, taxation of trust and administration of estates
in order to undertake professional or highly-skilled work in Estate Planning. MCom (Development Economics)
The programme is comprised of a focused curriculum to prepare the student for Admission requirements: A potential student should possess a honours
a career in Estate Planning. The curriculum includes three topic areas ranging qualification in Economics or Econometrics on New NQF level 8 / Old NQF level
from estate planning, administration of estates and trusts and the taxation 7. Alternatively any other four-year qualification with honours status on New
of trusts. Mastering of the curriculum will provide students with the ability to NQF level 8 / Old NQF level 7 with an average mark obtained determined by the
evaluate and apply complex estate planning principles in a holistic financial Department and related Micro- and Macroeconomics and Applied Econometrics
planning process, when implementing advice or at the administration of an experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of
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Economics and Econometrics. Preparatory study and an entrance examination Name of programme:
may be required by the Department of Economics and Econometrics. MCom (Finance)
Duration of programme: Full-time: 1 year Admission requirements: A potential student should possess a financially
Contact details: Dr Kotie Viljoen / 011 559 4100 / kotiev@uj.ac.za oriented Bachelor of Commerce Honours qualification on New NQF level 8 /
Brief description of programme: The aim of the qualification is to develop Old NQF level 7 with at least either Financial Management and/or Investment
the applied competence of the student on an advanced level in the mastering, Management at third year level. Alternatively a student should possess any
analysis, interpretation and understanding of economic principles and methods. other four-year qualification with honours status on New NQF level 8 / Old NQF
This programme will prepare students to reflect on their own economic level 7 and have related financial management and/or investment management
applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of Economics as financially oriented experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by
social science. A qualifying student should show evidence of independent and the department. For acceptance into the programme, preparatory study, an
original work. entrance course and examination may be required by the Department of Finance
and Investment Management. Successful applicants must prepare a research
Name of programme: proposal in consultation with a member of staff of the Department of Finance and
MCom (Financial Economics) Investment Management allocated to them. This proposal must be presented
to a panel convened for this purpose. Once a decision has been made that
Admission requirements: A potential student should possess a honours
the proposal has been accepted, the student will be allowed to proceed with
qualification in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics and/or Mathematics on New
the research component of the programme. The Department of Finance and
NQF level 8 / Old NQF level 7. Alternatively any other four-year qualification with
Investment Management must specifically approve the field of study, the
honours status on New NQF level 8 / Old NQF level 7 and related Mathematical
research topic, methodology and problem statement before the candidate may
and/or Statistical and Applied Econometrical experiences which is considered
register for the minor dissertation.
relevant and sufficient by the Department of Economics and Econometrics.
Preparatory study and an entrance examination may be required by the Duration of programme: Full-time/Part-time: 2 years
Department of Economics and Econometrics. Contact details: Prof Ilse Botha / 011 559 2056 / ilseb@uj.ac.za
Duration of programme: Full-time/Part-time: 2 years Brief description of programme: The aim of this qualification is for the student
Contact details: Dr Andrew Duncan / 011 559 2723 / andrewd@uj.ac.za to develop applied competence in the mastering, interpretation, reflecting
on and application of principles in the broader field of finance. Through the
Brief description of programme: The student should develop intellectual
minor dissertation, a qualifying student shows evidence of scientific research,
competencies and practical skills in the mastering, analysis, interpretation and
application of scientific research methodologies and an ability to reflect thereon
application of advanced financial principles in the context of the international
in the holistic context of finance.
economy, and be able to reflect on the associated managerial decisions,
through quantitative analysis and to assess the effect thereof in the holistic Name of programme:
financial context.
MCom (International Accounting)
The qualification will provide qualifying students with the opportunity to further
Admission requirements: A potential student should possess an honours
study at New NQF level 10/Old NQF level 8 on a doctoral degree programme
qualification or a postgraduate diploma in Accounting or a Financial
in Economics.
Management related honours degree on New NQF level 8 / Old NQF level
7. Alternatively any other four-year qualification on New NQF level 8 / Old
NQF level 7 and related accounting experience, which is considered relevant
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and sufficient by the Department of Accountancy. Preparatory study and an Name of programme:
entrance examination may be required by the Department of Accountancy. A MCom (South African and International Taxation)
selection process will be followed.
Admission requirements: A potential student should possess an honours
Duration of programme: Full-time/Part-time: 2 years qualification or a postgraduate diploma in Accounting or a Tax related honours
Contact details: Prof Danie Coetsee / 011 559 3859 / dcoetsee@uj.ac.za degree on New NQF level 8/Old NQF level 7. Alternatively any other four-year
Brief description of programme: The student should develop applied qualification with honours status on New NQF level 8/Old NQF level 7 and related
specialised competence in the mastering, interpretation, understanding, analysis taxation experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department
and application of accounting principles in the financial accounting field. Through of Accountancy. Preparatory study and an entrance examination may be required
a limited scope dissertation, a qualifying student should show evidence of by the Department of Accountancy. A selection process will be followed.
independent and original scientific work. Duration of programme: Full-time/Part-time: 2 years
Contact details: Prof Danie Coetsee / 011 559 3859 / dcoetsee@uj.ac.za
Name of programme:
Brief description of programme: The student should develop applied
MCom (Local Economic Development)
specialised competencies in the mastering, interpretation, understanding,
Admission requirements: The minimum admission requirement is a cognate
analysis and application of taxation principles in the taxation field. Through
Bachelor Honours Degree or a Postgraduate Diploma. Alternatively any other
a limited scope dissertation, a qualifying student should show evidence of
four-year qualification with Honours status on New NQF level 8 / Old NQF
independent and original scientific work.
level 7 and related Micro- and Macroeconomics and or related experience
which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Economics
MASTER’S QUALIFICATIONS BY COURSEWORK –
and Econometrics. A preparatory study and an entrance examination may be
required by the UJ Department of Economics and Econometrics. Students
PHILOSOPY
whose previous degrees did not include LED will have to complete a bridging Name of programme:
module in the form of a short learning programme (SLP) entitled “Introduction MPhil (Industrial Policy)
to LED”. Admission requirements: A potential student should possess an honours
Duration of programme: Full-time/Part-time: 2 years qualification in Economics or Econometrics on New NQF level 8 / Old NQF level
Contact details: Prof Lorraine Greyling / 011 559 2057 / lgreyling@uj.ac.za 7 with an average mark as determined by the Department of Economics and
Econometrics. Alternatively, any other four-year qualification with honours status
Brief description of programme: The purpose of the Professional MCom
on New NQF level 8 / Old NQF level 7 with an average mark as determined
(Local Economic Development) is to develop an advanced level of knowledge,
by the Department of Economics and Econometrics and related Micro- and
skills and applied competence in the field of Local Economic Development
Macroeconomic and Applied Econometric experience which is considered
(LED). The programme is specifically designed to meet the requirements of the
relevant and sufficient by the Department of Economics and Econometrics will
LED profession and is aimed at students who plan to qualify as Certified LED
be considered. Preparatory study and entrance examination may be required by
professionals. This professional Master’s degree will prepare students to reflect
the Department of Economics and Econometrics.
on the practice of LED professionals. Through the research component, students
will contribute towards the development of knowledge at an advanced level and Duration of programme: Full-time/Part-time: 2 years
prepare them for specialised professional employment. Contact details: Prof Fiona Tregenna / 011 559 4856 / ftregenna@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The purpose of the Master of Philosophy in
Industrial Policy is to develop the students’ intellectual competencies, intellectual
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independence and practical skills in the acquisition, analysis, interpretation Name of programme:
and application of appropriate industrial policies to support the structural MCom (Auditing)
transformation of the economies of the continent. The programme consists
Admission requirements: A potential student must be in possession of an
of core modules offering an in-depth coverage of a broad range of issues
Accounting oriented Bachelor of Commerce Honours qualification on New NQF
pertaining to industrial development policies, strategies and management in
level 8 / Old NQF level 7, which is deemed applicable by the Department of
Africa, and allowing students to test the practical application of the knowledge
Accountancy. Finalisation of registration for the programme (and/or continued
imparted, participate in analysing case studies, conducting field visits, and
registration) is subject to applicants complying with departmental-specific
prepare individual technical reports on the various themes covered. Mastering
requirements. Such requirements usually include preparatory work leading up
of the curriculum will provide students with the ability to be able to reflect
to a research proposal that is approved by the department. Possible examples
critically on theory of industrial policy and its application. They will be able to
of preparatory work are pre-reading, literature reviews, concept development,
deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, design and critically
and successful completion of short courses aimed at skills and/or knowledge
appraise research, make sound judgments using data and information using the
development. Candidates may also be required to successfully defend their
econometric techniques learned and communicate their conclusions clearly to
research proposals at special discussion sessions.
specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Duration of programme: Full-time/Part-time: 2 years
MASTER OF COMMERCE QUALIFICATIONS BY Contact details: Prof Danie Coetsee / 011 559 3859 / dcoetsee@uj.ac.za
RESEARCH Brief description of programme: The student should develop applied
Name of programme: specialised competencies in the mastering, interpretation, understanding,
MCom (Accounting) analysis and application of auditing principles in the auditing field. A qualifying
student should show evidence of independent and original scientific work
Admission requirements: A potential student must be in possession of an
through the master’s dissertation.
Accounting oriented Bachelor of Commerce honours on New NQF level 8 / Old
NQF level 7, which is deemed applicable by the Department of Accountancy. Name of programme:
Finalisation of registration for the programme (and/or continued registration) is
MCom (Econometrics)
subject to applicants complying with departmental-specific requirements. Such
Admission requirements: A potential student must be in possession of a
requirements usually include preparatory work leading up to a research proposal
Bachelor of Commerce Honours qualification on New NQF level 8/Old NQF
that is approved by the department. Possible examples of preparatory work are
level 7, which is deemed applicable by the Department of Economics and
pre-reading, literature reviews, concept development, and successful completion
Econometrics. Finalisation of registration for the programme (and/or continued
of short courses aimed at skills and/or knowledge development. Candidates
registration) is subject to applicants complying with departmental-specific
may also be required to successfully defend their research proposals at special
requirements. Such requirements usually include preparatory work leading up
discussion sessions.
to a research proposal that is approved by the department. Possible examples
Duration of programme: Full-time/Part-time: 2 years
of preparatory work are pre-reading, literature reviews, concept development,
Contact details: Prof Danie Coetsee / 011 559 3859 / dcoetsee@uj.ac.za and successful completion of short courses aimed at skills and/or knowledge
Brief description of programme: The student should develop applied development. Candidates may also be required to successfully defend their
specialised competencies in the mastering, interpretation, understanding, research proposals at special discussion sessions.
analysis and application of accounting principles in the financial accounting field. Duration of programme: Full-time/Part-time: 2 years
A qualifying student should show evidence of independent and original scientific
Contact details: Dr Alain Pholo / 011 559 3811 / apholo@uj.ac.za
work through the master’s dissertation.
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Brief description of programme: The aim of the qualification is to develop level 8 / Old NQF level 7 and have related financially oriented experience
the applied competence of the student on an advanced level in the mastering, which is deemed applicable by the Department of Finance and Investment
analysis, interpretation and understanding of econometric methods. This Management. Finalisation of registration for the programme (and/or continued
programme will prepare students to reflect on their own economic applications registration) is subject to applicants complying with departmental-specific
by using econometric techniques either to perform empirical checks on specific requirements. Such requirements usually include preparatory work leading up
economic models, or as tools for forecasting and policy evaluation. A qualifying to a research proposal that is approved by the department. Possible examples
student should show evidence of independent and original work. of preparatory work are pre-reading, literature reviews, concept development,
and successful completion of short courses aimed at skills and/or knowledge
Name of programme: development. Candidates may also be required to successfully defend their
MCom (Economics) research proposals at special discussion sessions. The research proposal
Admission requirements: A potential student must be in possession of a should be presented to a panel convened by the Department of Finance and
qualification on New NQF level 8 / Old NQF level 7, which is deemed applicable Investment Management for this purpose.
by the Department of Economics and Econometrics. Finalisation of registration for Duration of programme: Full-time/Part-time: 2 years
the programme (and/or continued registration) is subject to applicants complying Contact details: Prof Ilse Botha / 011 559 2056 / ilseb@uj.ac.za
with departmental-specific requirements. Such requirements usually include
Brief description of programme: The aim of this qualification is for the student
preparatory work leading up to a research proposal that is approved by the
to develop applied competence in the mastering, interpretation, reflecting
department. Possible examples of preparatory work are pre-reading, literature
on and application of principles in the broader field of finance. Through the
reviews, concept development, and successful completion of short courses aimed
master’s dissertation, a qualifying student shows evidence of scientific research,
at skills and/or knowledge development. Candidates may also be required to
application of scientific research methodologies and an ability to reflect thereon
successfully defend their research proposals at special discussion sessions.
in the holistic context of finance.
Duration of programme: Full-time/Part-time: 2 years
Contact details: Dr Alain Pholo / 011 559 3811 / apholo@uj.ac.za Name of programme:
Brief description of programme: The aim of the qualification is to develop MCom (Investment Management)
the applied competence of the student on an advanced level in the mastering, Admission requirements: A potential student must be in possession of an
analysis, interpretation and understanding of economic principles and methods. Investment Management oriented Bachelors of Commerce Honours qualification
This programme will prepare students to reflect on their own economical on New NQF level 8 / Old NQF level 7. Alternatively a student should possess
applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of Economics as any other four-year qualification with honours status on New NQF level 8 / Old
social science. A qualifying student should show evidence of independent and NQF level 7 and have related investment management oriented experience
original work. which is deemed applicable by the Department of Finance and Investment
Management. Finalisation of registration for the programme (and/or continued
Name of programme: registration) is subject to applicants complying with departmental-specific
MCom (Financial Management) requirements. Such requirements usually include preparatory work leading up
Admission requirements: A potential student must be in possession of a to a research proposal that is approved by the department. Possible examples
financially oriented Bachelor of Commerce Honours qualification or equivalent of preparatory work are pre-reading, literature reviews, concept development,
on New NQF level 8 / NQF level 7, with at least Financial Management and/ and successful completion of short courses aimed at skills and/or knowledge
or Investment Management at third year level. Alternatively a student should development. Candidates may also be required to successfully defend their
possess any other four-year qualification with honours status on New NQF
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research proposals at special discussion sessions. The research proposal DOCTORAL QUALIFICATIONS
should be presented to a panel convened by the Department of Finance and
Name of programme:
Investment Management for this purpose.
PhD/DCom (Accounting)
Duration of programme: Full-time/Part-time: 2 years
Admission requirements: A candidate who is in possession of a university-
Contact details: Prof Ilse Botha / 011 559 2056 / ilseb@uj.ac.za
based accounting orientated master’s qualification on New NQF level 9/
Brief description of programme: The aim of this qualification is for the student Old NQF level 8 may apply for admission to this qualification. Alternatively
to develop applied competence in the mastering, interpretation, reflecting any other related qualification with a programme-specific minimum level of
on and application of principles in the broader field of finance. Through the competency on New NQF level 9 / Old NQF level 8, and related experience
master’s dissertation, a qualifying student shows evidence of scientific research, which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Accountancy.
application of scientific research methodologies and an ability to reflect thereon Finalisation of registration for the programme (and/or continued registration) is
in the holistic context of finance. subject to applicants complying with departmental-specific requirements. Such
requirements usually include preparatory work leading up to a research proposal
Name of programme:
that is approved by the department. Possible examples of preparatory work are
MCom (South African and International Taxation) pre-reading, literature reviews, concept development, and successful completion
Admission requirements: A potential student must be in possession of of short courses aimed at skills and/or knowledge development. Candidates
an Accounting or Financial Management oriented Bachelors of Commerce may also be required to successfully defend their research proposals at special
Honours qualification on New NQF level 8/Old NQF level 7, which is deemed discussion sessions.
applicable by the Department of Accountancy. Finalisation of registration for the Duration of programme: Minimum: 2 years / Maximum: 4 years
programme (and/or continued registration) is subject to applicants complying
Contact details: Prof Danie Coetsee / 011 559 3859 / dcoetsee@uj.ac.za
with departmental-specific requirements. Such requirements usually include
preparatory work leading up to a research proposal that is approved by the Brief description of programme: The candidate should develop applied
department. Possible examples of preparatory work are pre-reading, literature specialised competencies in the mastering, interpretation, understanding,
reviews, concept development, and successful completion of short courses analysis and application of accounting principles in the financial accounting
aimed at skills and/or knowledge development. Candidates may also be required field. A qualifying candidate should show evidence of original and independent
to successfully defend their research proposals at special discussion sessions. scientific work.
Duration of programme: Full-time/Part-time: 2 years Name of programme:
Contact details: Prof Danie Coetsee / 011 559 3859 / dcoetsee@uj.ac.za PhD/DCom (Auditing)
Brief description of programme: The student should develop applied Admission requirements: A candidate who is in possession of a university-
specialised competencies in mastering, interpretation, understanding, analysis based Auditing or computer Auditing orientated master’s qualification on New
and application of taxation principles in the taxation field. A qualifying student NQF level 9/Old NQF level 8 may apply for admission to this qualification.
should show evidence of independent and original scientific work through the Alternatively any other related qualification with a programme-specific minimum
Master’s dissertation. level of competency on New NQF level 9 / Old NQF level 8, and related
experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department
Accountancy. Finalisation of registration for the programme (and/or continued
registration) is subject to applicants complying with departmental-specific
requirements. Such requirements usually include preparatory work leading up
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to a research proposal that is approved by the department. Possible examples application of econometric techniques. A qualifying candidate should show
of preparatory work are pre-reading, literature reviews, concept development, evidence of original and independent scientific work. Prospective students
and successful completion of short courses aimed at skills and/or knowledge must prepare a research proposal in consultation with a member of staff of the
development. Candidates may also be required to successfully defend their Department of Economics and Econometrics. Once a decision has been made
research proposals at special discussion sessions. that the proposal has been accepted, the prospective student will be allowed to
Duration of programme: Minimum: 2 years / Maximum: 4 years register for the degree.
Contact details: Prof Danie Coetsee / 011 559 3859 / dcoetsee@uj.ac.za Name of programme:
Brief description of programme: The candidate should develop applied PhD/DCom (Economics)
specialised competencies in the mastering, interpretation, understanding,
Admission requirements: A candidate who is in possession of a university-
analysis and application of auditing principles in the auditing field. A qualifying
based master’s qualification on New NQF level 9/Old NQF level 8 may apply for
candidate should show evidence of original and independent scientific work.
admission to this qualification. Alternatively any other related qualification with
Prospective students must prepare a research proposal in consultation with a
a programme- specific minimum level of competency on New NQF level 9/Old
member of staff of the Department of Accountancy so allocated to them. This
NQF level 8, and related experience which is considered relevant and sufficient
proposal must be presented to a panel convened for this purpose. Once a
by the Department Economics and Econometrics. Finalisation of registration for
decision has been made that the proposal has been accepted, the prospective
the programme (and/or continued registration) is subject to applicants complying
student will be allowed to register for the degree.
with departmental-specific requirements. Such requirements usually include
Name of programme: preparatory work leading up to a research proposal that is approved by the
department. Possible examples of preparatory work are pre-reading, literature
PhD/DCom (Econometrics)
reviews, concept development, and successful completion of short courses
Admission requirements: A candidate who is in possession of a university- aimed at skills and/or knowledge development. Candidates may also be required
based master’s qualification on New NQF level 9/Old NQF level 8 may apply for to successfully defend their research proposals at special discussion sessions.
admission to this qualification. Alternatively any other related qualification with a
Duration of programme: Minimum: 2 years / Maximum: 4 years
programme-specific minimum level of competency on New New NQF level 9/Old
NQF level 8, and related experience which is considered relevant and sufficient Contact details: Dr Alain Pholo / 011 559 3811 / apholo@uj.ac.za
by the Department Economics and Econometrics. Finalisation of registration for Brief description of programme: The candidate should develop advanced
the programme (and/or continued registration) is subject to applicants complying competencies in the mastering, interpretation, understanding, analysis and
with departmental-specific requirements. Such requirements usually include application of economic models. A qualifying candidate should show evidence
preparatory work leading up to a research proposal that is approved by the of original and independent scientific work. Prospective students must prepare
department. Possible examples of preparatory work are pre-reading, literature a research proposal in consultation with a member of staff of the Department
reviews, concept development, and successful completion of short courses of Economics and Econometrics. Once a decision has been made that the
aimed at skills and/or knowledge development. Candidates may also be required proposal has been accepted, the prospective student will be allowed to register
to successfully defend their research proposals at special discussion sessions. for the degree.
Duration of programme: Minimum: 2 years / Maximum: 4 years
Name of programme:
Contact details: Dr Alain Pholo / 011 559 3811 / apholo@uj.ac.za
PhD (Finance)
Brief description of programme: The candidate should develop advanced
Admission requirements: A candidate who is in possession of a university-
competencies in the mastering, interpretation, understanding, analysis and
based financially orientated master’s qualification on New NQF level 9/Old NQF
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level 8 may apply for admission to this qualification. Alternatively any other should be presented to a panel convened by the Department of Finance and
related qualification with a programme- specific minimum level of competency Investment Management for this purpose. Finalisation of registration for the
on New NQF level 9/Old NQF level 8, and finance related experience which is programme (and/or continued registration) is subject to applicants complying
considered relevant and sufficient by the Department Finance and Investment with departmental-specific requirements. Such requirements usually include
Management. Admission to the doctoral programme is subject to the successful preparatory work leading up to a research proposal that is approved by the
defence of a research proposal. The research proposal should be presented to department. Possible examples of preparatory work are pre-reading, literature
a panel convened by the Department of Finance and Investment Management reviews, concept development, and successful completion of short courses
for this purpose. Finalisation of registration for the programme (and/or continued aimed at skills and/or knowledge development. Candidates may also be required
registration) is subject to applicants complying with departmental-specific to successfully defend their research proposals at special discussion sessions.
requirements. Such requirements usually include preparatory work leading up Duration of programme: Minimum: 2 years / Maximum: 4 years
to a research proposal that is approved by the department. Possible examples
Contact details: Prof Ilse Botha / 011 559 2056 / ilseb@uj.ac.za
of preparatory work are pre-reading, literature reviews, concept development,
and successful completion of short courses aimed at skills and/or knowledge Brief description of programme: The candidate should develop applied
development. Candidates may also be required to successfully defend their specialised competencies in the mastering, interpretation, understanding,
research proposals at special discussion sessions. analysis and application of management accounting principles in the financial
management field. A qualifying candidate should show evidence of original and
Duration of programme: Minimum: 2 years / Maximum: 4 years
independent scientific work. The thesis would constitute a decided contribution
Contact details: Prof Ilse Botha / 011 559 2056 / ilseb@uj.ac.za to knowledge of and insight into the subject discipline as well as the field
Brief description of programme: The candidate should develop applied of research. Qualifying candidates would also display competence in the
competencies and practical skills in the mastering, interpretation, understanding application of related research methodology, and the proper written and/or oral
and application of a topic in the broader field of finance. Through the doctoral communication of the research process and findings.
thesis, a qualifying student would show evidence of independent and original
scientific work. The thesis would constitute a decided contribution to knowledge Name of programme:
of and insight into the subject discipline as well as the field of research. DCom (Investment Management)
Qualifying candidates would also display competence in the application of Admission requirements: A candidate who is in possession of a university-
related research methodology, and the proper written and/or oral communication based investment management orientated master’s qualification on New
of the research process and findings. NQF level 9/Old NQF level 8 may apply for admission to this qualification.
Alternatively any other related qualification with a programme-specific minimum
Name of programme:
level of competency on New NQF level 9/Old NQF level 8, and investment
DCom (Financial Management) management related experience which is considered relevant and sufficient
Admission requirements: A candidate who is in possession of a university- by the Department of Finance and Investment Management. Admission to
based financially orientated master’s qualification on New NQF level 9/Old NQF the doctoral programme is subject to the successful defence of a research
level 8 may apply for admission to this qualification. Alternatively any other proposal. The research proposal should be presented to a panel convened
related qualification with a programme- specific minimum level of competency by the Department of Finance and Investment Management for this purpose.
on New NQF level 9/Old NQF level 8, and financial management related Finalisation of registration for the programme (and/or continued registration) is
experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of subject to applicants complying with departmental-specific requirements. Such
Finance and Investment Management. Admission to the doctoral programme is requirements usually include preparatory work leading up to a research proposal
subject to the successful defence of a research proposal. The research proposal that is approved by the department. Possible examples of preparatory work are
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