Bachelor of Business Science in Investment Science | UKZN

APS Required

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Duration

4 year(s)

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The Bachelor of Business Science in Investment Science at UKZN (Westville) is a highly quantitative four-year degree combining applied mathematics, statistics, and investment theory to prepare graduates for careers in asset management, portfolio construction, and financial engineering in South Africa. The programme develops expertise in stochastic modelling, portfolio optimisation, derivatives valuation, and market microstructure — skills in high demand at South African banks, asset managers, and hedge funds. Like the BBS Finance, entry requires Mathematics at Level 6, signalling the programme's mathematical intensity.

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: Level 4
Mathematics: Level 6
Life Orientation: Level 4
APS: 33

Career Prospects

Portfolio Manager – Constructs and manages investment portfolios for South African pension funds, unit trusts, and institutional investors.
Derivatives Trader – Prices and trades options, futures, and structured products on South African and global financial markets.
Actuarial Analyst – Applies mathematical skills to insurance pricing and reserving for South African life and short-term insurers.
Financial Engineer – Develops quantitative investment strategies and risk models for South African asset managers and investment banks.
Hedge Fund Analyst – Researches and models investment opportunities for South African alternative investment managers.

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