University Of Johannesburg Quantitative Finance, the purpose of this programme is for the student to develop applied competence in the interpretation, reflection and application of principles in the broader field of quantitative finance. Through the master’s dissertation, a qualifying student shows evidence of scientific research, application of scientific research methodologies and an ability to reflect thereon in the holistic context of quantitative finance.
(i) A potential student must be in possession of a
· Quantitative Finance oriented Bachelor of Commerce Honours qualification on New NQF level 8/Old NQF level 7; or· Alternatively a student should possess any other qualification on New NQF level 8/Old NQF level 7 and have related quantitative finance oriented experience which is deemed applicable by the Department of Finance and Investment Management;(ii) Selection to the master’s research programme is subject to the successful defence of a research proposal. The research proposal should be presented to a panel convened by the Department of Finance and Investment Management for this purpose. The Department of Finance and Investment Management must specifically approve the field of study, the research topic, methodology and problem statement before the candidate may register;
(iii)Selection is based on academic merit and the availability of places and hence may entail the use of additional criteria/requirements; and
(iv)Final admission requirements will from time to time be set by the department.
For more information contact: [email protected]
· Quantitative Finance oriented Bachelor of Commerce Honours qualification on New NQF level 8/Old NQF level 7; or· Alternatively a student should possess any other qualification on New NQF level 8/Old NQF level 7 and have related quantitative finance oriented experience which is deemed applicable by the Department of Finance and Investment Management;(ii) Selection to the master’s research programme is subject to the successful defence of a research proposal. The research proposal should be presented to a panel convened by the Department of Finance and Investment Management for this purpose. The Department of Finance and Investment Management must specifically approve the field of study, the research topic, methodology and problem statement before the candidate may register;
(iii)Selection is based on academic merit and the availability of places and hence may entail the use of additional criteria/requirements; and
(iv)Final admission requirements will from time to time be set by the department.
For more information contact: [email protected]
Vision
To be the finance research and education leader in Africa …
Mission
by being a dynamic, internationally recognised academic department that delivers quality service to our students, industry, colleagues, peers and community through innovative research, flexible teaching and lifelong learning in finance …
Core values
demonstrating conduct that will always be
To be the finance research and education leader in Africa …
Mission
by being a dynamic, internationally recognised academic department that delivers quality service to our students, industry, colleagues, peers and community through innovative research, flexible teaching and lifelong learning in finance …
Core values
demonstrating conduct that will always be
- ethical,
- professional,
- dedicated,
- transparent,
- supportive
and be a testimony to our excellence.