What Requirements and Subjects are Needed to Study Financial Management in South African Universities?

What Requirements and Subjects are Needed to Study Financial Management in South African Universities? What grades or test scores from Grade 10 in High School are needed to study Financial Management at South African Universities and Colleges? We also examine the minimum APS score needed to enroll in Financial Management degree and diploma programs. You should be aware that each educational institution, whether local or foreign, will have its unique prerequisites for Financial Management study.

List of Grade 10 subjects required to study Financial Management courses

Well, let us explore what Grade 10 subjects are required in order to study Financial Management in South African Universities and Colleges. The subject that you choose in grade 10 may directly determine what study options you will have at tertiary institutions. Therefore, when choosing your subject combination in grade 10, you should already have an idea in terms of what you intend to study after matric.

This is a Financial Sciences field of study, therefore there are specific High School subjects that are required to study in this field. You also need to meet the minimum APS score in the University you are going to study at. The following subjects are needed and essential for the curriculum:

• Accounting,
• Mathematics,
• or Mathematical Literacy,
• English Home Language,
• or English First or Second Additional Language.

Minimum requirements for Financial Management studies relating to Higher Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor Studies?

• Higher Certificate. The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution as certified by Umalusi, the Quality Assurance Council. Institutional and programme needs may require additional combinations or recognised NSC subjects and levels of achievement.
• Diploma. The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution as certified by Umalusi, the Quality Assurance Council, coupled with an achievement rating of 3 (Moderate Achievement, 40% – 49%) or better in four (4) recognised 20-credit subjects. Institution and programme needs may require additional combinations of recognised NSC subjects and levels of achievement.
• Bachelor’s Degree The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution as certified by Umalusi, the Quality Assurance Council, coupled with an achievement rating of 4 (Adequate Achievement, 50% – 59%) or better in four (4) recognised 20-credit subjects. Institution and programme needs may require additional combinations of recognised NSC subjects and levels of achievement.

What Financial Management Career is all about

A Financial Manager is responsible for the financial health of an organisation, regardless of the industry. Successful Financial Managers have the following attributes when filling a Financial Manager role: Honesty and integrity. Fully understand all business workings.

Watch: Financial Manager Career Video

What is the APS Score marks/ results for Financial Management

In order for you to get accepted at a University in South Africa, or (Colleges that use APS scores) for a qualification in Financial Management, you should possess a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with an APS score of between 26 – 30. APS score is determined by the Grade 12 marks or results. It is also good to know that Universities and Colleges may use your Grade 11 marks if you applied before your matric results came out.

The minimum requirements for a candidate to obtain a Grade 12 National Senior Certificate?

The minimum requirements are:

• Achieve 40% in three subjects, one of which is an official language at Home Language level and 30% in three subjects.
• Provide full evidence in the SBA component in the subjects offered