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Short Learning Programme / Financial Risk
Short Learning Programme

Financial Risk

Instructor
Teacher

Prof Oliver Takawira

Last updated

13 Oct, 2026

About Course

Description:

The purpose of the SLP Financial Risk module is to introduce students to financial risk, types of risks, risk terminology used in the financial sector, sources of financial risk, risk frameworks, risk identification, measurement, and risk management. This will also introduce students to know how to solve or manage financial risks and be creative in formulating new methods or ways to solve financial risks.

Admission Requirements:

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with certificate endorsement is required for admission.

Course Curriculum

Define financial risk and key risk-related terminology

Identify and classify different types of financial risks

Explain sources of financial risk within organisations

Apply risk frameworks to financial decision-making

Identify, measure, and assess financial risks

risk management techniques to mitigate financial risk

Develop creative and innovative solutions to financial risk problems

Your Instructors

Prof Oliver Takawira

Prof Oliver Takawira

Instructor

Course Dates

  • Enrollment Opens: Monday, 05 Oct 2026
  • Enrollment Closes: Friday, 29 Jan 2027
  • Course Starts: Monday, 08 Feb 2027
  • Course Ends: Wednesday, 30 Jun 2027

Contact Details

Nhlamolo Chabalala

Please contact Chabalalan@uj.ac.za for more details about this course.

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R 5240.00*

*2026 pricing.

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This course includes:
Duration 6 months
Focus Area Sustainable and just economies
Accredited Yes
NQF Level 5
Mode of Delivery Scheduled delivery — asynchronous & synchronous
Skill Level Intermediate
Start Date 2/8/2027