Overview

The first part comprises an understanding and application of the Ethical Code and Standards of Professional Conduct of the CFA institute, a discussion of marker efficiency, and the effect of behavioural finance in investment decisions and investment practice.

Quick Facts:

The second part’s focus is on the practical considerations of portfolio management (asset allocation, investment in less conventional asset classes such as emerging markets and alternative investments, and the evaluation of portfolio performance) and in South African portfolio management environment (product offering, asset classes, risk-and-return dynamics). The Investment Management programme is offered at the Stellenbosch University.

Career opportunities:

Stock broker

Investment manager

Investment analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Portfolio theory

International financial markets

Share analysis

Fixed interest securities

Derivative financial instruments

Property investment and financing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Banking Investment

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Proof of permanent residence or refugee status (if you are not a South African citizen)

Student support form (students with disabilities)

Additional programme specific documents (If applicable)

Application fee (R100) – 8 USD

Unless your documents are in English or Dutch, you should supply a certified translation with certified copies of your qualifications

Write the National Benchmark Tests AQL and MAT

NSC aggregate of at least 60% (excluding Life Orientation)

Mathematics 60%

English Home Language 50% OR Afrikaans Home Language 50% OR English First Additional Language 60% OR Afrikaans First Additional Language 60%

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

117875 ZAR / year

≈ 117875 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

57130 ZAR / year

≈ 57130 ZAR / year

Living costs

Stellenbosch

South Africa

7630 - 10640 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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