Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Planning Course Requirements at NMU
Nelson Mandela University · Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences
The Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Planning is a bachelor's Degree offered by NMU for 2027 learners, taking 3 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
About this course
This degree focuses on personal financial planning, investment principles, insurance and estate planning over three years. Graduates are prepared to advise individuals and businesses on managing their financial affairs.
Possible careers
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Planning
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Financial Investment Advisor appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Planning.
NSFAS funding
As a Bachelor's Degree at NMU, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
NMU’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with NMU and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply directly through Nelson Mandela University's own online application system, accessible via https://www.mandela.ac.za
- Applications for 2027 studies
- Open: 13 April 2026
Closing date not yet published by NMU - check the official site closer to the time.
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- Website
- Visit official site
- Phone
- +27 41 504 1111
- info@mandela.ac.za
- Address
- PO Box 77000, Gqeberha, 6031, South Africa
- Duration
- 3 years
- NQF Level
- 7
- Campus
- South Campus, Gqeberha
- Second Avenue Campus, Gqeberha
- Missionvale Campus, Gqeberha
- George Campus, George
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Source: nelson-mandela-university.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Nelson Mandela University before applying.