Courses required to become a Financial Planner in South Africa

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

This site currently lists 5 courses across 5 South African institutions (3 public universities and 2 private institutions) that lead to becoming a Financial Planner: 3 Bachelor's Degrees and 2 Diplomas. 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 Business & Management course category.

Where to study to become a Financial Planner in South Africa

The 3 public universities and 2 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Financial Planner. 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 Planners (3)

3 courses across 3 universities lead toward a career as a Financial Planner, including the Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Planning and Dip (Financial Planning). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Financial Planners (2)

2 courses across 2 private colleges lead toward a career as a Financial Planner, including the BCom (Financial Planning) and Diploma in Financial Planning. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Financial Planner

5 courses

Universities (3)

Nelson Mandela University logo

Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Planning

NMU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
See requirements
Tshwane University of Technology logo

Dip (Financial Planning)

TUT · Diploma · 3 years
22 (with Accounting or Math…
Walter Sisulu University logo

Bachelor of Commerce in Economics

WSU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 25+

Private Colleges (2)

Akademia logo

BCom (Financial Planning)

Akademia · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years minimum (maximum 7 years); after-hours distance model
See requirements
Boston City Campus logoSee requirements