Overview
Risk managers follow qualitative and quantitative approaches to identify, measure and manage the exposure to financial and non-financial risks. Understanding the level of regulation and the functioning of financial markets enables a risk manager to minimise losses and to stabilise cash flows. The qualification offers specialist knowledge, especially on financial risk management.
Typical tasks include:
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Analysis of the financial impact on the company when risks occur
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Analysing current risks and identifying potential risks that are affecting the company
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Establishing the level of risk the company is willing to take
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Preparing risk management and insurance budgets
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Risk reporting tailored to the relevant audience
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Creating business continuity plans to limit risks
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Maintaining records of insurance policies and claims
Core subjects
- Financial Risk Management
- Investment Management
- Bank Risk Management
- Derivative Instruments
Degree options
BCom Economics with Risk Management
Degree duration: 3 years, full time
Offered at:
- Potchefstroom [P]
- Vanderbijlpark [V]
BCom Economics with Risk Management - Extended programme
Degree duration: 4 years, full time
Offered at:
- Vanderbijlpark [v]
Admission requirements
BCom Economics with Risk Management
- APS: 26
- Mathematics: Levels 4 (50%)
- English: Level 4
BCom Economics with Risk Management - Extended programme
- APS: 24
- Mathematics: Levels 3 (40%) or Mathematics Literacy: Level 6
- English: Level 3
Career opportunities
- Bank management
- Financial risk management
- Corporative and city treasurer
- Funds- and asset management
- SAFEX trade
- Money-, capital- and stock market
- Economic advice
Postgraduate studies
Post-graduate studies in Economic Sciences includes
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BCom Honours Degree
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MCom and
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PhD
These post-graduate degrees are offered at
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Potchefstroom [P]
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Vanderbijlpark [V]