Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Investment Management | UP

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Investment Management at the University of Pretoria is a three-year degree that provides students with the knowledge and skills to evaluate, select, and manage investment portfolios across equity, fixed income, derivatives, and alternative asset classes. Students develop expertise in financial theory, portfolio management, risk analysis, derivatives, and financial modelling — equipping them for careers in South Africa's sophisticated financial markets sector. The programme is highly quantitative and is ideal for students with strong mathematical ability and interest in financial markets. Graduates are sought after by South Africa's leading asset managers, investment banks, wealth managers, and financial services companies.

Admission requirements: English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 5 (60-69%); Mathematics: Level 5 (60-69%); APS: 34 (excluding Life Orientation).

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
Mathematics60%Required
English Home Language or English First Additional Language60%Required

Career Prospects

Investment Analyst – Evaluate equities, bonds, and alternative assets for South African asset managers, investment banks, or pension funds using financial modelling and valuation analysis.
Portfolio Manager – Manage investment portfolios for South African institutional investors, high-net-worth clients, or unit trust funds at companies like Allan Gray, Coronation, or Ninety One.
Derivatives Trader – Trade financial derivatives — options, futures, and structured products — at South African banks, trading desks, or the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Wealth Manager – Provide personalised investment planning, estate structuring, and financial advice to high-net-worth South African clients at private banks or wealth management firms.
Risk Analyst (Financial) – Quantify and model market, credit, and liquidity risks for South African financial institutions in compliance with SARB prudential requirements.

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