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Bachelor of Commerce: Financial Journalism

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SAQA ID16923
NQF Level6
Credits536
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a higher-education commerce qualification focused on financial journalism, bringing together commerce-related knowledge with preparation for communicating financial and economic information to the public. The supplied record places it at NQF Level 6 within the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework and associates it with the Finance, Economics and Accounting subfield.

Who might consider this qualification?

It may be considered by people interested in the relationship between commerce, finance and journalism, particularly those who want to explore work involving financial information and public communication. This is general guidance rather than an admission rule.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support or relate to interests in financial journalism and other roles involving the communication of financial or economic information. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into any particular career. No approved related careers were supplied for this qualification.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Interpreting and communicating financial information
  • Commerce- and finance-oriented analysis
  • Journalistic communication about economic topics

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Bachelor of Commerce: Financial Journalism
SAQA ID
16923
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
6
Minimum credits
536
Field
3
Subfield
Finance Economics and Accounting
Originator
University of the Free State
Registration end in source dataset
2018-12-31
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

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