About the Programme
This qualification is designed for those seeking a solid foundation in business principles, including accounting, marketing, economics, and quantitative skills. Additional modules provide detailed knowledge for financial planners, Postgraduate Diploma aspirants, and those pursuing the Financial Services Advisor® (FSA®) designation.
Financial planning has gained prominence in South Africa due to increased regulation in the financial services industry. The Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) designation, recognized internationally, is offered by the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI). To attain this designation, a relevant postgraduate diploma is required.
Milpark’s FPI-accredited BCom with a major in Financial Planning provides a solid foundation for graduates to operate responsibly in this regulated environment. Completion of this qualification makes students eligible to write the FPI’s professional competency exam for the FSA® designation. The BCom degree equips students with knowledge in business management, accounting, and economics, enabling them to enter the job market or pursue further studies.
The BCom appears on the Financial Sector Conduct Authority’s (FSCA) list of recognised qualifications for FAIS Fit and Proper purposes.
Programme Structure
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- General Management
- Taxation
- Corporate Financial Planning for Financial Planners
- Legal Aspects of Financial Planning
- Advanced Investment Planning
- Retirement Planning
- Estate Planning
- Case Study
Please refer to the factsheet for a detailed breakdown of modules by year.
