Core modules

• FIN 701

  Advanced corporate finance 701

  Credits: 

  30.00
  Module content:
  

  *Only for BComHons: Financial Management Sciences and Investment Management students.
  Objectives of financial management; Risk and return; Required rate of return and the cost of capital; Capital structure theory; Valuation; Capital investment decisions; Leasing; Dividend decision and long-term financing; Economic value added; Sustainable growth; Convertible bonds; Financial analysis; Financial planning and control; Mergers and acquisitions; Working capital management; Foreign trade and foreign exchange; International investments and International treasury; Aspects of behavioural corporate finance.

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  Prerequisites	FBS 320 or FBS 300 and FRK 311, FRK 321 or FRK 300
  Period of presentation	Year

• FIN 702

  Strategic management accounting 702

  Credits: 

  30.00
  Module content:
  

  *Only for BComHons: Financial Management Sciences students.
  Setting objectives; Appraising the environment; Position appraisal and analysis; Evaluating strategic options; Implementing and controlling plans.

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  Prerequisites	No prerequisites.
  Period of presentation	Year

• FIN 703

  Corporate performance and risk management 703

  Credits: 

  30.00
  Module content:
  

  *Only for BComHons: Financial Management Sciences students.
  Control systems for organisational activities and resources; Types of risk facing an organisation; Risk management strategies and internal controls; Governance and ethical issues facing an organisation; Importance of management review of controls; Process and purposes of audit in the context of internal control systems; Corporate governance and ethical issues facing an organisation; Financial risks facing an organisation; Alternative risk management tools; Benefits and risks associated with information related systems; International risk management.

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  Prerequisites	FBS 310, FBS 320 or FBS 300 and FRK 311, FRK 321 or FRK 300
  Period of presentation	Year

• FIN 704

  Research report 704

  Credits: 

  30.00
  Module content:
  

  *Only for BComHons: Financial Management Sciences and Investment Management students.
  Application of research skills and knowledge in the form of a research report completed under supervision.

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  Prerequisites	FBS 310, FBS 320 or FBS 300 and FRK 311, FRK 321 or FRK 300
  Period of presentation	Year

Annual increase information:

• Module pricing is subject to change at the beginning of every year without prior notice.
• UPOnline tuition fees will increase annually by approximately 5%.
• The annual increase will apply from the March intake, which is the second intake of the year.
• If the programme fee is paid in full upfront the student is still liable for the difference between the upfront payment and increased amount until the completion of the programme.
• If you have any historic debt owed to the University of Pretoria, any payment you make will go towards settling that debt first.
• All-inclusive total programme cost.