About the degree
This fast-paced degree equips students with the necessary analytical, methodological, practical and research skills for financial risk management. The crucial technical skills covered include mathematics, statistics, econometrics and computing. Quantitative risk management forms the core of the degree with a focus on financial instruments, market and credit risk. Topics in financial regulation and governance round off the curriculum. The degree is technical in nature, with a strong focus on quantitative and computational aspects of risk management within the context of financial markets.

Graduates will be equipped with the requisite quantitative and qualitative skills for careers in banking, insurance, asset management, financial consulting, advisory services, regulation and trading.

The degree is one year, full-time and starts in January.

Entrance requirements
There are limited places on the degree, and admission is based on merit. The minimum admission requirements are:

  • An Engineering degree from any sub-discipline

OR

  • An NQF level 8 qualification with
    • At least 18 credits of Mathematics at HEQSF level 5 (MAM1010F at UCT)
    • At least 18 credits of Statistics at HEQSF level 5 (STA1000S at UCT)

Admission is at the discretion of the admissions committee, and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.

Application deadline
Apply online. Applications close on 30 September.

Funding
Although we cannot guarantee financial support, graduates of our degrees are in high demand, so there are numerous companies that offer bursaries and scholarships for South African AIFMRM students. Application for these takes place after acceptance, and are for South African citizens only.

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