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

Advanced Diploma in Financial Markets

NQF Level

6

Total Credits

120

About the Programme

Description:

The purpose of the 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:

Adhere to UJ’s current Admission & Selection Policy. One of: a Level 6 qualification + 3 years’ relevant work experience in financial markets, OR a Level 6 finance qualification, OR 5 years’ relevant work experience. May require an entrance exam.

Programme Modules

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

Applied Financial Mathematics (Includes exemption exam)

Code: AFM1CC1
10 Credits R 3,630.00

Introduction to Financial Markets Part 1

Code: IFM1CC1
12 Credits R 4,060.00

Introduction to Financial Markets Part 2

Code: IFM2CC1
13 Credits R 4,350.00

Financial Planning and Taxation 1

Code: FPT1CC1
12 Credits R 4,450.00

Financial Planning and Taxation 2

Code: FPT2CC1
13 Credits R 4,450.00

Trading in Financial Markets Part 1

Code: TFM1CC1
12 Credits R 4,450.00

Trading in Financial Markets Part 2

Code: TFM2CC1
13 Credits R 4,820.00

Financial Markets Transactions Part 1

Code: FMT1CC1
12 Credits R 4,450.00

Financial Markets Transactions Part 2

Code: FMT2CC1
13 Credits R 4,450.00

Application of Corporate Events Part 1

Code: ACE1CC1
10 Credits R 3,710.00

Application of Corporate Events Part 2

Code: ACE2CC1
10 Credits R 3,710.00

Important Dates

Enrollment Period

Opens: Monday, 28 July 2025
Closes: Wednesday, 27 August 2025

Currently Open
Programme Duration

Starts: Monday, 25 August 2025
Ends: Sunday, 12 October 2025

Duration: 48 days

Intake Schedules

Intake schedule information will be available soon. Please contact UJ Online Team for more details about upcoming intake periods.

Extra fees and levies for whole programmes

A registration fee and non-refundable ICT levy are charged when you register for a programme that carries 60 credits or more, or is 600 hours or more in duration.

For 2025, these charges amount to R1 150.

*Note that specific programmes are exempt from these charges; this will be indicated in the registration process.

Advanced Diploma in Financial Markets
R 46530.0*
Programme Information:
NQF Level 6
Total Credits 120
Start Date Aug 25, 2025
End Date Oct 12, 2025