Course Overview
Are you ready to take your leadership and financial skills to the next level, with the Advance Diploma in finance management?
Do you want to obtain senior-level financial positions with higher income potential and responsibilities that give you a chance to build a successful career for yourself?
The Advanced Diploma in Financial Management is perfect for people who want to become financial leaders in accounting firms and finance departments.
It will help students with a diploma in accounting or related fields improve their capabilities and expertise in financial management.
With this qualification, students will gain an advanced understanding of the day-to-day management functions of a business, financial management terminology, concepts, principles, and more.
Study Enquiry Form
Complete all fields below.
Objectives
- Equips students with the technical and financial abilities to thrive in a career as a financial leader.
- Provides students with further knowledge of the principles and practice of financial management.
- Increases students’ knowledge, skills, and competencies in procuring, allocating, and controlling an organisation’s financial resources.
- Teaches students how to communicate logically and rationally.
- Equips students with the ability to apply knowledge and advanced conceptual thinking skills to solve financial problems within public and private organisations.
- Provides students with the ability to aid in investment and financial decisions, including capital budgeting, working capital, and more.
- Teaches students to identify and evaluate ethical responsibilities and issues.
- Provides students with advanced knowledge of investment and risk management tools.
- Equips students with critical numeracy and quantitative analysis skills.
Course details
The Advanced Diploma in Financial Management is a one-year programme that gives students a chance to study while working. Its distance learning structure provides busy students with the ideal balance between studies and work.
Distance learning
Students that enjoy working alone will enjoy this type of education. This course’s hybrid structure is ideal for individuals who are already employed but wish to enhance their careers. Workshops, tutorials, self-directed reading, and case study analysis are among the modules offered in this learning model. The sessions are conducted using a hybrid of online and in-person classes — allowing academics to interact with one another.
Classes are held in person in regions where there is sufficient demand.
Testimonials
Programme structure
Semester 1
- Essentials of Financial Management
- Short-term Financial Management
- Long-term Financial Management
Semester 2
- Risk Management
- Advanced Managerial Accounting
- Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
Careers
After completing this course, graduates will have learned the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue senior positions in the following careers:
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Bookkeeper
- Credit Controller
- Database Officer
- Entrepreneur
- External Auditor
- Financial Administrator
- Financial Manager
- Financial Officer
- Forensic Auditor
- Government and Civil Service Financial Specialist
- Internal Auditor
- Investment Banker
- Management Consultant
- Operations Office Manager
- Payroll Clerk
- Risk Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
An Advanced Diploma in Financial Management is a qualification designed to enhance your financial and leadership skills, preparing you for senior roles in accounting firms and finance departments. This programme deepens your understanding of business management functions, financial management terminology, concepts, and principles.
Upon completing the Advanced Diploma, you can:
Enter the Workforce: Qualify for senior-level financial positions with higher income potential and greater responsibilities.
Further Studies: Pursue postgraduate qualifications, such as a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting or a Master of Business Administration (MBA), to further enhance your expertise and career prospects.
Advanced Financial Management involves the in-depth study and application of financial strategies, including investment decisions, risk management, capital structure, and financial planning. It equips professionals with the skills to make strategic financial decisions that drive business success.
Eligibility for an Advanced Diploma in Financial Management typically requires:
Prior Education: A relevant diploma or equivalent qualification in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Work Experience: Some programmes may consider applicants with substantial work experience in financial management roles, even if they lack formal qualifications.
In South Africa, an Advanced Diploma is registered at NQF (National Qualifications Framework) Level 7, which is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree. This level signifies a high level of theoretical knowledge and practical competence in the field of study.
Entry requirements
To be eligible to enrol for the Advanced Diploma in Financial Management, students must have the following:
- An NQF Level 6 Diploma or equivalent qualification.
All submissions should be approved by the RBS Selection Committee.
More programmes like this
-
Diploma in Financial Management
The programme provides an overview of the necessary skills, knowledge and techniques to manage finances in a public or business sector context. ENQUIRE NOW
-
Higher Certificate in Project Management
Higher Certificate in Project Management is to provide student with sound fundamental competencies required to work on projects of varying sizes and complexity as part of a project team. ENQUIRE NOW
-
Higher Certificate in Management for Estate Agents
This course provides an overview of the application of management theory to the Real Estate sector. ENQUIRE NOW
-
Higher Certificate in Entrepreneurship
If you want to step into entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship courses are the best preparation. These programs teach essential skills, from crafting business plans to mastering small business marketing. ENQUIRE NOW
