Postgraduate Diploma: Public Financial Management
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About this qualification
This is an advanced higher-education qualification focused on public financial management within the management field. It is intended to develop understanding of how financial management applies in public-sector and related organisational contexts.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in advanced study related to managing public-sector finances, or professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of public financial management, may consider this qualification. Suitability and admission depend on the provider’s published requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for work involving public financial management and related management responsibilities. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration, and no specific related careers have been mapped here.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Understanding of public financial management principles
- Applying management thinking to financial matters in public-sector contexts
- Analytical consideration of organisational financial issues
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Postgraduate Diploma: Public Financial Management
- SAQA ID
- 72990
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 8
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Generic Management
- Originator
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the recorded registration period ended on 30 June 2023 and current status has not been confirmed.
- Confirm that the institution and specific offering are authorised or accredited to provide the qualification.
- Check the provider’s current admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about the applicable assessment arrangements and whether any workplace-based or practical requirements apply.
- Confirm that the qualification is still open for new enrolment before making an application or payment.