| Code | Faculty | Department |
|---|---|---|
| 07250206 | Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences | Department: Financial Management |
| Credits | Duration | NQF level |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum duration of study: 1 year | Total credits: 180 | NQF level: 09 |
The mini-dissertation contributes 50% toward the total requirements for the degree.
Financial management 884 is a prerequisite for the mini-dissertation.
The pass mark for both a dissertation and a mini-dissertation is 50%. The provisions regarding pass requirements for dissertations, contained in General Academic Regulation G36, apply with the necessary changes to mini-dissertations.
A pass mark of at least 50% is required in the examination of each module.
Refer to General Academic Regulations G37, G38 and G39.
The degree programme requires that a mini-dissertation is submitted in a field of study selected from the fields covered in the honours degree.
Information on modules, credits and syllabi is available, on request, from the relevant head of department/Postgraduate Committee.
A module in Research Methodology is compulsory for all programmes. The Dean may, on the recommendation of the relevant head of department/Postgraduate Committee, waive the prerequisites of certain modules.
Article for publication
Refer to General Academic Regulation G39.13.
Submission of mini-dissertation
A mini-dissertation must be submitted to the Faculty Postgraduate Office, before the closing date for the various graduation ceremonies as announced annually, after permission is granted by the supervisor.
Module content:
An overview of the research process to be followed and the outcomes required of postgraduate students; Foundational research skills for postgraduate students; What is research?; What is a research theory and how can I ensure that my study makes a clear theoretical contribution?; An overview of the structure of a research proposal; Identifying and evaluating possible research topics; Delineating the scope of a study; Writing a literature review; Choosing an appropriate inquiry strategy (research approach) for a study; Writing the research design and methods section of a research proposal.
Module content:
This module goes beyond textbook accounting, equipping students with the strategic use of management accounting principles in businesses. The course highlights how strategic management accounting helps leadership in accomplishing a company's strategic goals through practical applications and current scholarly research.
Module content:
This module expands on textbook risk management, equipping students with the leading international risk management standards and practices used by top JSE-listed companies. Through real-world applications and recent research, the course emphasizes how strategic risk management supports leadership in achieving a company's goals, aligning with frameworks like the King Code for Corporate Governance.
Module content:
This module builds on fundamental concepts in corporate financial management and makes use of the latest research that allows students to get a more advanced level of knowledge of corporate finance topics. Students who complete the course will be prepared to make strategic financial decisions that lead to company success by applying the most recent insights to real-world circumstances.
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