Courses required to become a Financial Analyst in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Financial Analyst in South Africa, offered at Akademia, Boston City Campus and Eduvos, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 43 courses across 25 South African institutions (16 public universities and 9 private institutions) that lead to becoming a Financial Analyst: 2 Postgraduate Diplomas, 31 Bachelor's Degrees, 1 Certificate, 1 Advanced Diploma, 5 Diplomas and 3 Bachelor Honours Degrees. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Accounting & Finance course category.

Where to study to become a Financial Analyst in South Africa

The 16 public universities and 9 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Financial Analyst. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Financial Analysts (16)

32 courses across 16 universities lead toward a career as a Financial Analyst, including the Advanced Diploma in Economics and Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Sciences). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Financial Analysts (9)

11 courses across 9 private colleges lead toward a career as a Financial Analyst, including the Postgraduate Diploma in Management Accounting and Bachelor of Accounting. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Financial Analyst

43 courses

Universities (32)

Nelson Mandela University logo

Advanced Diploma in Economics

NMU · Advanced Diploma · 1 year
See requirements
Nelson Mandela University logo

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Sciences)

NMU · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
See requirements
North-West University logoAPS 30+
Rhodes University logo

Bachelor of Economics (BEco)

RU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
34-39 points (Dean's discre…
Rhodes University logo

BCom Extended Studies

RU · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
34-37 points
Sol Plaatje University logo

Bachelor of Commerce in Economics

SPU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 Years
Minimum 30 points
Stellenbosch University logo

BAgric in Agribusiness Management

SU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
NSC aggregate 60%
Stellenbosch University logo

BCom (Management Accounting)

SU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
NSC aggregate 65%
Tshwane University of Technology logo

Dip (Economics)

TUT · Diploma · 3 years
22 (with Mathematics or Tec…
Tshwane University of Technology logo

Dip (Financial Planning)

TUT · Diploma · 3 years
22 (with Accounting or Math…

Private Colleges (11)

Akademia logo

Postgraduate Diploma in Management Accounting

Akademia · Postgraduate Diploma · 1 year minimum (maximum 3 years); after-hours distance model
See requirements
Boston City Campus logo

Bachelor of Accounting

Boston City Campus · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
See requirements
Eduvos logo

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

Eduvos · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
See requirements
MANCOSA logoSee requirements
Milpark Education logo

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting: Management Accountancy

Milpark · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years full load; 6 years half load; maximum 9 years; online; intakes in February and July
See requirements
Milpark Education logo

Bachelor of Commerce Majoring in Financial Management

Milpark · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years full load (about 40 hours a week); 6 years half load; maximum 9 years; online
See requirements
Regenesys Business School logoSee requirements
Rosebank College logoSee requirements
STADIO Higher Education logo

Bachelor of Commerce Honours

STADIO · Bachelor Honours Degree
See requirements