| Qualification code: | 90083 |
| NQF level: | 6 |
| Total credits: | 360 |
| SAQA ID: | 99281 |
| APS/AS: | 17 |
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Rules: Students should note that during the course of their studies they would be required to have access to a computer, printer and the internet. |
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| Purpose statement: The primary purpose of the qualification is for learners to demonstrate vocational knowledge and skills and to acquire applied competencies and the necessary attitudes in the field of Local Government Finance to become lifelong learners, employable workers and contributors to financial management in various institutions. A second purpose of the qualification is for those holding this Diploma in Local Government Finance to widen the vocational leadership and management base of innovative and practice-based local government financial management. A third purpose of the qualification is to enable diplomats in local government finance to become members of the Institute of Municipal Finance Officers (IMFO). This qualification lays the foundation for career advancement and further studies in the field of Local Government Finance. Upon completion of the Diploma in Local Government Finance, the learner would have been actively engaged in becoming a well-rounded, educated person, specifically prepared for further and more specific study and also for the work environment as an employer/manager in the financial section of a government entity. The qualification aims to develop financial management skills through strengthening their understanding of local government legislation and developing their financial reporting skills. The theoretical foundation will guide learners in the work environment to act at a functional level as Financial Managers. |
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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 | |
| AUE1501 - Introduction to Auditing | |
| ECS1501 - Economics IA | |
| ECS1601 - Economics IB (Macroeconomics I) | Co-requisite:ECS1501 |
| FAC1502 - Financial Accounting Principles, Concepts and Procedures | |
| FAC1601 - Financial Accounting and Reporting | Pre-requisite:FAC1502 |
| PUB1501 - The Nature, Content and Scope of Public Administration | |
| PUB1502 - Local Government Finance I | |
| PUB1503 - Local Government Functions I | |
| PUB1504 - Public Resource Management I | |
| PUB1505 - Public Supply Chain Management | |
| PUB1506 - Public Office Management I | |
| PUB1511 - Local Government Management | |
| PUB1601 - The Structuring and Functioning of Public Services | Co-requisite:PUB1501 |
| Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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| Group A. Compulsory | |
| FAC2601 - Financial Accounting for Companies | Pre-requisite: FAC1601, CAS1501 & CBC1501 Recommendation:TAX2601, FAC2602 |
| FAC2602 - Selected Accounting Standards and Simple Group Structures | Pre-requisite:FAC1601, CAS1501 & CBC1501 Recommendation:TAX2601, FAC2601 |
| PUB2612 - Local Government Finance IIA | |
| PUB2613 - Local Government Finance Systems IIB | |
| PUB2614 - Local Government Management II | Pre-requisite:PUB1511 |
| PUB2615 - Project Management IIA | |
| PUB2617 - Project Management IIB | Co-requisite:PUB2615 |
| PUB2618 - Fundamentals of Public Administration Research II | |
| PUB2619 - Public Human Resource Management IIA | |
| PUB2620 - Stock and Purchasing Management II | |
| Module (Please click on the module to see further information) | Pre-requisite/Co-requisite/Recommendation |
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| Group A. Compulsory | |
| PUB3708 - Local Government Finance: Control Measures III | |
| PUB3709 - Local Government Finance: Budgeting III | |
| PUB3710 - Local Government Management III | Pre-requisite:PUB2614 |
| PUB3711 - Approaches to Programme Management III | Pre-requisite:PUB2617 |
| PUB3712 - Aspects of Programme Management III | Pre-requisite:PUB2617 |
| PUB3713 - Stock and Purchasing Management | |
| PUB3714 - Local Government Accounting III | |