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National Higher Certificate: Financial Information Systems

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SAQA ID87163
NQF Level5
Credits240
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The National Higher Certificate: Financial Information Systems is a 240-credit higher-education qualification at NQF Level 5 in the Finance, Economics and Accounting subfield. It is concerned with the relationship between financial information and the systems used to manage or work with it.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may interest people who want to develop a foundation in finance and accounting-related information systems, particularly those interested in how financial information is handled within organisational systems. Suitability should be confirmed against the provider’s published admission requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support preparation for further learning or work contexts involving financial information and related systems. No specific approved career relationships are available here, and completing the qualification does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Working with financial information systems
  • Understanding the relationship between financial information and information systems
  • Applying foundational knowledge in finance, accounting and related systems contexts

Official dataset information

Qualification title
National Higher Certificate: Financial Information Systems
SAQA ID
87163
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
240
Field
3
Subfield
Finance Economics and Accounting
Originator
Nelson Mandela University
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.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record shows a registration-end date of 31 December 2018 and does not confirm current registration.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the qualification presented is the correct SAQA-approved offering.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based or practical requirements apply.
  • Confirm that the qualification is open for new enrolment before paying fees or accepting an offer.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.