The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) is one of the leading tertiary institutions on the African continent.
According to World University Rankings criteria, the University of Cape Town was ranked first, followed by the University of the Witwatersrand in second place.
Offering a wide range of courses as either certificates, diplomas or degrees, Wits provides students various options for furthering their studies.
Skilled postgraduates are in high demand in South Africa and Wits plays a vital role in educating and training some of these individuals.
Tertiary education is considered the best way to improve earnings potential and employability in South Africa. It comes as no surprise then that every year; more individuals are enrolling for the Finance Honours from Wits.
Finance is the driving engine of the economy and Wits offers quality courses that equip students with skills that allow them to work in any economy in the world.
Why choose the Finance Honours from Wits?
Wits is the only University in South Africa in which the finance course comprises 50% corporate finance and 50% investment.
Courses in finance focus in investment and corporate finance topics, such as mergers and acquisitions, dividend policy, initial public offerings (IPOs), regulatory requirements and factors that impact financial decision-making.
The Finance Honours from Wits opens doors to various career opportunities, such as:
- Chief Executive Officers
- Financial directors
- Investment bankers
- Stock brokers
- Financial risk managers
Offered by the School of Economic and Business Sciences (SEBS), the Finance Honours from Wits accepts on average only the top 10% of applicants each year.
To qualify for application, you need to achieve at least 65% for the finance major of your BCom undergraduate degree.
The Finance Honours from Wits offers students flexibility. You get to choose between either a one year full-time option or two year part-time option.
To find out more about the Finance Honours from Wits, call:
Postgraduate Administrator Irma Cheval on 011 717-8095
Visit www.wits.ac.za