The learner can/has:
1. An ability to identify, analyse and solve complex issues and problems, demonstrating critical and creative thinking about investment management concepts and principles, in highly specialized and unpredictable contexts. The learner must evaluate and, where relevant, correctly apply complex and advanced concepts and approaches to investment management problems strategies and policies; thus proposing and implementing alternative courses of action and solutions. The learner must be able to reflect on the application made and assess the success, or otherwise, thereof.
2. Work in a team. The learner must demonstrate an acceptable level of social sensitivity in his/her relationships with others and work effectively in a management team by implementing the relevant theory and reflecting on the implementation made. Display a thorough, specialized knowledge and understanding of the various role players involved in, or affected by, the investment management.
3. Act responsibly and honestly in interactions with other role players in the investment management profession. The learner must alsodisplay an ability to accept responsibility for any activities required of him /her in his/her evaluation ad application of the various investment management concepts and principles, particularly in highly specialized and unpredictable contexts.
4. Plan and execute research in the field of investment management, including the correct gathering, analysing, integrating and interpretation of information on investment management issues, by utilizing relevant theoretical and highly specialized and advanced research principles and reflecting on the research undertaken. The learner must be able to show that he/she can plan and undertake complex research through independent study and teamwork, both across the investment management discipline and on an interdisciplinary basis.
5. Effectively and professionally communicate with the different role players in the field of investment management in an academic and practical manner by applying the theoretical principles of communication and reflecting on the application made. This should be done orally and/or in writing and include the use of visual/graphic aids.
6. An insight into and operate necessary management technology, in particular specified computer hardware and software including internet and databases. The learner must use a computer as well as investment management related databases skillfully. The learner must show that his/her command of the management technology is sufficient to support advanced research in complex and unpredictable contexts.
7. Reflect on the importance and role of investment strategy and the management thereof, internationally, regionally, nationally, provincially and locally. The learner must also discern between, analyse and explain the roles of investment management on macro and micro-levels. .
8. Identify and continue to develop the different and specialized skills and competencies necessary in the execution of the activities and responsibilities of an investment manager, professional or regulator.
9. Analyse and explain the link between the number of investment management professionals,and level of professionalism in investment management, as well as the effectiveness and efficiency of business and therefore of the economy. The learner must evaluate the role that more effective and efficient businesses will have in the economy and the impact which this will, in turn, have on the standard of living of the country’s population (e. g. the redress of poverty,)
10. Demonstrate a positive and specialized approach towards the different communities and sensitivity towards the social, economic and cultural differences within these communities. The learner must analyse the particular distribution needs of different communities, taking into consideration their various social, economic and cultural differences and therefore their different needs and requirements with respect to investment management. The learner must show an ability to apply investment management concepts and principles to make proposals within complex and unpredictable contexts that will improve the circumstances of these communities.
11. Demonstrate acceptable employment seeking skills for entry into investment management profession by applying theoretical principles of employment seeking and career-pathing, as well as reflecting on the application thereof. The learner must demonstrate an ability to undertake academic leadership, advanced research, professional practice based on research and/or senior managerial occupations. The learner must also demonstrate that he/she has acquired specialised and advanced competencies in his/her chosen in investment management career.
12. Demonstrate an ability to effectively and responsibly plan, resource, organise, coordinate and optimise the resources, opportunities and processes particularly engaged in the field of investment management by applying relevant theoretical aspects and reflecting on the application made. The learner must also demonstrate an advanced level of responsibility and organisational ability with respect of his/her own activities. Finally, the learner must demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the financial implications of all activities undertaken.
Formative assessment practices that will be implemented:
The learner must attend compulsory discussions with his/her promoter according to a prescribed programme. If the learner is not making satisfactory progress and not meeting the requirements of the department of Business Management, his/her registration shall be cancelled by the Dean of the faculty of Economic and Management Sciences on recommendation by the Departmental Chairperson.
Summative assessment practices that will be implemented:
Integrated assessment, focusing on the achievement of the exit-level outcomes, will be done by means of a thesis and an article ready for publication to the promoter. The thesis must furnish proof that the learner is capable of scientific research and the application thereof. Under normal circumstances, 300 pages for a thesis in one and a half spacing on an A4 page will suffice. The department of Business Management may institute other requirements for thesis.
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