Advanced Certificate in Financial Markets and Disruption

Outcomes:

1. Gain a sound understanding of banking and the financial markets, and the role these sectors play in the economy.

2. Identify and discuss the functions of the markets that form part of the capital market and evaluate the risks involved in investing in these markets.

3. Evaluate key challenges that leaders are facing in a disruptive world and discuss how an agile mindset can assist leaders to lead organisations effectively through times of disruption.

4. Analyse risk management within financial markets and identify and discuss the types of risks in financial services.

5. Acquire an understanding of FinTech disruption and innovation and evaluate the latest trends in FinTech.

duration

18 Months | 18 Classes

Entry requirements

• Higher Certificate in Accounting (NQF 5) Or
• Higher Certificate in Accounting Practice (NQF 5) Or
• Higher Certificate in Applied Accounting (NQF 5) Or
• Higher Certificate in Banking (NQF 5) Or • Higher Certificate in Banking Services (NQF 5) Or
• Higher Certificate in Financial Planning (NQF 5) Or
• Higher Certificate in Financial Products (NQF 5)ee

Introduction

The Advanced Certificate in Financial Markets and Disruption equips learners with a comprehensive understanding of financial markets, their structures, risks, and technological disruptions. The programme content focuses on developing the skills necessary to lead organisations and teams through times of change, with a particular emphasis on agile leadership and FinTech in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

This qualification is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled financial market professionals by blending theoretical knowledge with practical application, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. By integrating current industry needs and future trends, the programme prepares learners for a successful career in financial markets, while also contributing to global economic growth and competitiveness.

Overview of the High-Level Programme

COMPULSORY MODULES
Module 1: Financial Market Sector
Module 2: Banking Sector
Module 3: Capital Markets
Module 4: Leading Agile Organisations
Module 5: Risk Management
Module 6: FinTech

Elective Modules (Two to be selected)

Students are required to select two of the module

options below:

1.Regulation of Financial Markets

2.Economics in Financial Markets

3.Business Acumen for Leaders

4.Financial Markets Operations Management

5.Investment and Portfolio Management

6.Insurance

7.Trade Finance

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Advanced Certificate in Financial Markets and Disruption