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Master of Financial Engineering

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SAQA ID119829
NQF Level9
Credits180
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Master of Financial Engineering is an advanced, 180-credit qualification at NQF Level 9 in the Finance, Economics and Accounting subfield of the HEQSF. It is associated with the University of Cape Town and is focused broadly on advanced study at the intersection of finance and quantitative financial problem-solving.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may interest graduates or professionals seeking advanced study in financial engineering and related finance-focused analytical work. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with the relevant provider rather than inferred from the qualification title alone.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support progression towards advanced finance-related analytical or quantitative work, depending on the learner’s broader education and experience. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related careers are mapped in the supplied evidence.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Advanced financial analysis
  • Quantitative problem-solving in finance
  • Analytical reasoning in finance and economics

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Master of Financial Engineering
SAQA ID
119829
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
9
Minimum credits
180
Field
3
Subfield
Finance Economics and Accounting
Originator
University of Cape Town
Registration end in source dataset
2025-10-04
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.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the supplied record requires verification and includes a registration-end snapshot of 4 October 2025.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific offering is approved.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
  • Confirm the qualification structure, assessment approach and any research, project or workplace requirements directly with the provider.
  • Verify the current availability of enrolment, since no last enrolment date or current registration status is supplied.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.