Qualification code: | 98350 |
NQF level: | 8 |
Total credits: | 120 |
SAQA ID: | 84846 |
APS/AS: | 60 |
Rules: It is strongly recommended that students complete DSC4812, DSC4821 and DSC4825 before attempting DSC4826 and DSC4830. Students should note that during the course of their studies they would be required to have access to a computer, a printer and the internet. |
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Purpose statement: The purpose of this qualification is to equip qualifying learners with a range of technical, scientific and research skills in Operations Research and Financial Modelling to prepare them for research-based post graduate studies and to enable them to pursue a career in industry and commerce. |
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This qualification will be presented using both online and distance learning modes. |
Please note: Should you wish to start a new qualification, please apply online for the alternative qualification during the prescribed application period.
Each Unisa qualification is structured in such a way that you need to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.
Pre-requisite: If Module A is a pre-requisite for Module B, you must pass Module A before you may register for Module B.
You may not register for more than the allowed maximum number of credits / modules per academic year and / or semester: 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.
The maximum number of credits do not include supplementary and / or aegrotat examinations from a previous semester. Modules taken for non-degree / non-diploma purposes also count towards the maximum number of credits allowed.
You must take your available time into consideration when choosing your modules, as this will impact your academic performance. You need approximately
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While you are deciding on the modules for which you will be registering, write down the module names and codes so that you have something to refer to when completing your registration.
Please click on the modules below to see further information (eg semester/year module, NQF level)
Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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Group A. Compulsory | |
DSC4812 - Forecasting | |
DSC4821 - Stochastic Modelling | |
DSC4825 - Financial Modelling 1 | |
DSC4826 - Financial Modelling 2 | Co-requisite:DSC4821 & DSC4825 |
DSC4830 - Research Project |