Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning at Nelson Mandela University

Financial Planning is a field which crosses many different learning areas and integrates knowledge from these learning areas. The curriculum has been designed according to the international curriculum standards as set out by the international body which owns the CFP® designation, namely, the Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB). The Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning is offered at NQF level 8 and has a total credit value of 120.

Faculty: Business and Economic Sciences  |  Duration: 1 years  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

The qualification will be the highest professional qualification in this field available in South Africa and will contribute to the professional competency of financial planners which will consequently make them eligible for professional membership of the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa and for accreditation as a Certified Financial Planner ® (CFP ® ). The CFP ® professional designation is internationally recognised as the pinnacle of educational achievement in financial planning. The published curriculum is an NQF Level 8 qualification of 120 credits.

Career pathways

Career fields listed on the page: Financial Information Systems Analyst, Financial Planner, Tax Consultant.

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