The purpose of the Diploma in Banking qualification is to enable the learners to successfully pursue a career in banking and other financial services institutions. This qualification intends to offer cutting edge courses that meet the requirements of the banking industry today. The qualification will equip learners with strong foundations from key theories, concepts around banking and banking activities to practical skills in management, economics, accounting, risks, mathematics, finance, ethics, critical thinking/analysis/problem solving, research methodology and Work Integrated Learning. More importantly, the qualification includes digital banking, financial technology, change management, business information systems which are not offered by competitors. With all these skills, the learner is well profiled for entry or intermediate level positions within the financial services industry that now requires personnel with a strong ethical culture and high capacity to adapt to changes. Furthermore, the qualification intends to reduce the general skills gap in the banking industry. Given the fast-paced changes occurring in the sector, the qualification will be revisited every year to ensure that the actual skills needed are always provided.
- Including one of the following: ICT AND ACC; OR ECO; OR BUS; OR Consumer Studies OR Management Practice OR Financial Management OR Marketing (all at NQF Level 4)
- All part-time students must provide a letter of full-time employment, preferably in a banking environment
