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Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management
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17 November 2026
17 November 2026
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25 January 2027
25 January 2027
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management
The Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management is designed to develop advanced financial management and investment expertise for graduates and professionals seeking leadership roles in finance. The programme provides in-depth knowledge of financial management, investment and portfolio management, business strategy, performance strategy, and applied financial research, preparing learners to operate effectively in complex and evolving business environments.
Learners develop the ability to independently analyse, evaluate, implement, and manage financial strategies while applying critical thinking and professional judgement to real-world financial challenges. The qualification combines theoretical engagement with practical application, enabling graduates to compile financial forecasts, interpret company accounts, assess investment opportunities, and contribute strategically to organisational performance. It also provides a pathway towards advanced postgraduate study and professional development opportunities through bodies such as CIMA and CFA.
Requirements and Opportunities
Admission requirements
To apply for this qualification, a student must have:
- An Advanced Diploma in Financial Management, or BCom in Financial Management (both NQF Level 7).
Technical requirements
To successfully complete your online qualification, you will need:
• A laptop or desktop computer
• A stable internet connection
• To be computer literate
Modules & Credits
Fees are paid per module. The programme will be completed over two years. Compulsory modules - 120 credits
Fees are subject to an annual increase.
Financial Management A
Module Fees:
Credit: 12
Financial Management A and B build students’ understanding of financial management and the techniques used in financial practice. Students develop a foundation in economics, finance and investment, with an emphasis on interpreting financial information and applying financial management techniques.
Financial Management B
Module Fees:
Credit: 12
Financial Management A and B build students’ understanding of financial management and the techniques used in financial practice. Students develop a foundation in economics, finance and investment, with an emphasis on interpreting financial information and applying financial management techniques.
Research Methods and Project A
Module Fees:
Credit: 12
Research Methods and Projects A and B develop the knowledge and skills needed to conduct and interpret research at the postgraduate level. Students learn to critically evaluate research articles and reports, develop a research proposal, and complete a small-scale research project supported by relevant evidence. They gain practical experience in accessing and analysing data from existing databases to investigate research questions in finance. The modules emphasise rigorous analysis, research report writing and the use of findings to inform financial decisions and practice.
Research Methods and Project B
Module Fees:
Credit: 12
Research Methods and Projects A and B develop the knowledge and skills needed to conduct and interpret research at the postgraduate level. Students learn to critically evaluate research articles and reports, develop a research proposal, and complete a small-scale research project supported by relevant evidence. They gain practical experience in accessing and analysing data from existing databases to investigate research questions in finance. The modules emphasise rigorous analysis, research report writing and the use of findings to inform financial decisions and practice.
CMA Stream - Performance Management A
Module Fees:
Credit: 12
Performance Management A and B examine management accounting and financial management models used to support business decisions. Students develop an understanding of how these models inform decision-making at both operational and strategic levels.
CMA Stream - Performance Management B
Module Fees:
Credit: 12
Performance Management A and B examine management accounting and financial management models used to support business decisions. Students develop an understanding of how these models inform decision-making at both operational and strategic levels.
CMA Stream - Business Strategy A
Module Fees:
Credit: 12
Business Strategy A and B explore how organisations establish long-term goals and organise their resources to achieve competitive advantage. Students examine strategic decision-making in relation to the business environment, market expectations and stakeholder needs.
CMA Stream - Business Strategy B
Module Fees:
Credit: 12
Business Strategy A and B explore how organisations establish long-term goals and organise their resources to achieve competitive advantage. Students examine strategic decision-making in relation to the business environment, market expectations and stakeholder needs.
CMA Stream - Environmental Management Accounting A
Module Fees:
Credit: 12
Environmental Management Accounting A and B introduce students to environmental, social and sustainability management, together with the principles of environmental management accounting. Students examine the relationship between these areas within an organisational context.
CMA Stream - Environmental Management Accounting B
Module Fees:
Credit: 12
Environmental Management Accounting A and B introduce students to environmental, social and sustainability management, together with the principles of environmental management accounting. Students examine the relationship between these areas within an organisational context.
CFA Stream - Risk Management A
Module Fees:
Credit: 12
Risk Management A and B examine the principles and practices used to identify, measure and manage organisational risk. Topics include risk governance, operational risk, market risk and credit risk. Students also explore financial risk exposures in multinational companies and the use of hedging techniques, including futures, forward currency contracts and options, to manage currency exposure.
CFA Stream - Risk Management B
Module Fees:
Credit: 12
Risk Management A and B examine the principles and practices used to identify, measure and manage organisational risk. Topics include risk governance, operational risk, market risk and credit risk. Students also explore financial risk exposures in multinational companies and the use of hedging techniques, including futures, forward currency contracts and options, to manage currency exposure.
CFA Stream - Investment and Portfolio Management A
Module Fees:
Credit: 12
Investment and Portfolio Management A and B introduce students to quantitative methods used in investment and portfolio management. The modules develop students’ understanding of these methods as a foundation for further study in the field.
CFA Stream - Investment and Portfolio Management B
Module Fees:
Credit: 12
Investment and Portfolio Management A and B introduce students to quantitative methods used in investment and portfolio management. The modules develop students’ understanding of these methods as a foundation for further study in the field.
CFA Stream - International Finance A
Module Fees:
Credit: 12
International Finance A and B explore the international financial environment and the management of multinational companies’ financial operations. Students examine international capital and foreign exchange markets, assess international investment opportunities, and evaluate foreign direct investment and international acquisitions. They also learn to identify risks arising from exchange rate fluctuations and country-specific conditions, and develop strategies to manage these risks in foreign operations.
CFA Stream - International Finance B
Module Fees:
Credit: 12
International Finance A and B explore the international financial environment and the management of multinational companies’ financial operations. Students examine international capital and foreign exchange markets, assess international investment opportunities, and evaluate foreign direct investment and international acquisitions. They also learn to identify risks arising from exchange rate fluctuations and country-specific conditions, and develop strategies to manage these risks in foreign operations.
FEES
Fees are payable at the start of each module and payment must be received by the payment deadline to successfully register and start the programme.
* Fees quoted are as at 2026 and are subject to an annual increase.
* Fees quoted are as at 2026 and are subject to an annual increase.
Number of modules: 10
Programme credits: 120
Fees per programme credit: ±