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A34FMC / Advanced Diploma in Financial Markets
Faculty: College of Business and Economics

Advanced Diploma in Financial Markets

NQF Level

7

Total Credits

120

About the Programme

Description:

The purpose of the one-year Advanced Diploma in Financial Markets is to develop your knowledge of the discipline of financial markets and trading. The programme comprises a focused curriculum to prepare you for a career in financial markets. Mastering of the curriculum will give you the ability to synthesise financial market principles and apply financial instruments in a professional manner. Fundamental knowledge of global investments relevant to the financial market industry will be gained, enabling you to work in today’s world of professional financial markets. The programme emphasises competence, integrity and the application of ethics in a professional environment. You will gain a global and South African financial market perspective and an in-depth understanding of the marketplace, which will give you a competitive advantage for employment.

Admission Requirements:

A NQF Level 6 qualification + 3 years’ relevant work experience in financial markets,

OR a NQF Level 6 finance qualification,

OR 5 years’ relevant work experience.

We may require a candidate to write an entrance exam.

Programme Modules

This programme consists of 11 modules with a total of 120 credits.

APPLICATION OF CORPORATE EVENTS 1

Code: ACE1CC1
Year 1 10 Credits R 3,890.00

APPLICATION OF CORPORATE EVENTS 2

Code: ACE2CC1
Year 1 10 Credits R 3,890.00

APPLIED FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS

Code: AFM1CC1
Year 1 10 Credits R 3,810.00

FINANCIAL MARKETS TRANSACTIONS PART 1

Code: FMT1CC1
Year 1 12 Credits R 4,660.00

FINANCIAL MARKETS TRANSACTIONS PART 2

Code: FMT2CC1
Year 1 13 Credits R 4,660.00

FINANCIAL PLANNING AND TAXATION

Code: FPT1CC1
Year 1 12 Credits R 4,660.00

FINANCIAL PLANNING AND TAXATION

Code: FPT2CC1
Year 1 13 Credits R 4,660.00

INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MARKETS PART 1

Code: IFM1CC1
Year 1 12 Credits R 4,250.00

INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MARKETS PART 2

Code: IFM2CC1
Year 1 13 Credits R 4,560.00

TRADING IN FINANCIAL MARKETS PART 1

Code: TFM1CC1
Year 1 12 Credits R 4,660.00

TRADING IN FINANCIAL MARKETS PART 2

Code: TFM2CC1
Year 1 13 Credits R 5,050.00

Important Dates

Application Period

Opens: Monday, 09 February 2026
Closes: Thursday, 31 December 2026

Currently Open
Programme Duration

Starts: Monday, 04 May 2026
Ends: Sunday, 21 June 2026

Module Duration: 48 days

Application Periods

This programme has six (6) intake dates per year. Your application will be accepted anytime until 03 December 2026 and will open again in early January 2027. Once you apply, you will receive an email updating you on your application status and the next steps. Please note that registration only takes place during the registration cycles listed below.

D1-2026 Registration Cycle
Closed
Application Period
02 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2026
Programme Dates
Starts: 12 Jan 2026
Ends: 01 Mar 2026
Duration
7 weeks
D2-2026 Registration Cycle
Closed
Application Period
09 Feb 2026 - 11 Mar 2026
Programme Dates
Starts: 09 Mar 2026
Ends: 26 Apr 2026
Duration
7 weeks
D3-2026 Registration Cycle
Closed
Application Period
06 Apr 2026 - 06 May 2026
Programme Dates
Starts: 04 May 2026
Ends: 21 Jun 2026
Duration
7 weeks
D4-2026 Registration Cycle
Closed
Application Period
01 Jun 2026 - 01 Jul 2026
Programme Dates
Starts: 29 Jun 2026
Ends: 16 Aug 2026
Duration
7 weeks
D5-2026 Registration Cycle
Opens Soon
Application Period
27 Jul 2026 - 26 Aug 2026
Programme Dates
Starts: 24 Aug 2026
Ends: 11 Oct 2026
Duration
7 weeks
D6-2026 Registration Cycle
Opens Soon
Application Period
21 Sep 2026 - 21 Oct 2026
Programme Dates
Starts: 19 Oct 2026
Ends: 06 Dec 2026
Duration
7 weeks

Extra fees and levies for whole programmes

You only need to pay for the modules you apply for in each application period; such fees must be paid upfront.

A non-refundable application fee (R650) and ICT levy (R500) are charged when you apply for a programme; these are 2026 pricing.

Note: Some programmes are exempt from the application fee; this will be indicated on the system during your application process for a particular programme.

Contact Details

Please contact CBE Team for more details about this programme.

Advanced Diploma in Financial Markets
Pay per module
Programme Information:
NQF Level 7
Total Credits 120
Start Date May 04, 2026
End Date Jun 21, 2026