A NATED N6 National Diploma course is the final course in each NATED programme and consists of gaining practical training for a period of 18-months.

A National Diploma qualification credits you in both theoretical and practical aspects of a field of study. It is proof that you have both theoretical and practical knowledge of Financial Management.

The main purpose of financial management is to ensure the finances of a company are managed effectively, and that they are healthy and growing.

With a National Diploma in Financial Management, you can follow a host of various financial management careers, as well as start your own business.

Yes, you need a basic understanding of mathematics to study Financial Management. Mathematics is an important subject in the finance of any business.

The three major scopes of Financial Management include:

• Investment Decision
• Financing Decision
• Dividend Decision

The Financial Management programme covers the following subjects:

Financial Management: NATED N4 National Certificate:

• Financial Accounting N4
• Computerized Financial Systems N4
• Entrepreneurship and Business Management N4
• Management Communication N4

Financial Management: NATED N5 National Certificate:

• Financial Accounting N5
• Computerized Financial Systems N5
• Entrepreneurship and Business Management N5
• Cost and Management Accounting N5

Financial Management: NATED N6 National Certificate Subjects:

• Financial Accounting N6
• Computerized Financial Systems N6
• Entrepreneurship and Business Management N6
• Cost and Management Accounting N6

The admission requirement for a N6 Financial Management Diploma course is to have a Financial Management N6 National Certificate.

An entry-level position can earn as much as R724 452 per year, while senior level positions can earn up to R1 302 100 per year.

Once you have your N6 Financial Management National Certificate, you have to complete 18-months practical training in order to get a Financial Management National Diploma.

During you Financial Management National Diploma course you will complete work-related practical training. You will be required to fulfil tasks in accordance with your Financial Management: Logbook.

Yes, you will need a Matric Certificate to start your NATED Financial Management studies, in order to study towards a National Diploma.

Financial Management and Financial Accounting refers to two separate roles of finance. However, studying the NATED Financial Management course will provide you with the qualifications needed to pursue a career in accounting.

Yes, the demand for people working in the accounting and finance sector in South Africa is very high, so pursuing a career in Financial Management will lead to a lot of job oppurtunities.

To obtain a Financial Management National Diploma, you will need to have a:

• Financial Management: NATED N4 National Certificate
• Financial Management: NATED N5 National Certificate
• Financial Management: NATED N6 National Certificate

No, you cannot go to university with an N6 Financial Management National Diploma. There is no correlation between NATED qualifications and university entry.

Yes, Financial Management includes mathematics. While maths can be a tricky subject, in Financial Management, the subject is more straightforward handling subjects like algebra, and compound interest.

Having a qualification in finance tends to allow you access to higher paying jobs than qualifications in accounting would. Finance majors have the added benefits of being able to choose a range of different jobs within the financial department of a business, and will be able to pursue managerial positions, earning more money.

The Financial Management N6 National Diploma course is a practical training course. Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to receive work-based training that will prepare you to become a professional in your field.

Upon completion of your Financial Management N6 National Diploma, you can pursue the following careers:

• Financial Manager
• Financial Administrator
• Auditor

You can also further your studies by registering for any of our other NATED courses.

Once you complete your N6 National Diploma you can apply for managerial positions in finance departments of any business, in any industry.

Yes, it can be. However, once you start studying and commit to learning, it will be easier for you.

A good Financial Manager is someone who:

• Is honest
• Has a full understanding of the business model
• Knowledgeable on various financial regulations
• They have communication skills
• They are able to adapt and train others

Corporate Management has to deal with capital budgeting, managing working capital, and creating capital structure.

Yes, employers highly value NATED courses because when you do a NATED course you will receive practical experience.

For information on the course fees, contact our course specialists.

These are the skills you need to be a Financial Manager:

• Commercial and Business awareness
• Excellent Communication and presentation
• An analytical approach to work
• High numeracy and sound technical skills
• Problem-solving skills

With a Financial Management National Diploma you can work at:

• Banks
• Corporate companies
• Small start-ups
• Or even start your own financial management business

These are the highest paying careers in finance:

• Financial Advisor
• Insurance Advisor
  
• Financial Analyst
  
• Compliance Analyst
  
• Investment Banker

The three basic functions of a Finance Manager are:

• Making investment decisions
  
• Making financial decisions
  
• Making dividend decisions

The best part of being a financial manager is having a say in the business decisions and watching the company grow and seeing the results of your efforts.

The Financial Management N6 National Diploma course is a NQF level 6 qualification.

No, there are no subjects covered in this course. The Financial Management N6 National Diploma is a practical course. You are only required to complete work-based training for 18 months.

The Financial Management: NATED N6 National Diploma SAQA ID is 67040

No, you need to complete the Financial Management: NATED N4 – N6 National Certificate courses before you will be able to complete the Financial Management: NATED N6 National Diploma course.

The Financial Management: NATED N6 National Diploma could take you 18 months to complete.

The logbook consists of tasks you will need to complete during your work-based training. The tasks covers everything you were taught in the theory courses.

No, the Financial Management N6 National Diploma is a practical course. You are not required to complete any exams in this course.

The Financial Management N6 National Diploma course has 180 credits.

You will need to complete the Financial Management N6 National Diploma course at any business. If you need assistance finding a company, you can use the iWIL service.

No. There are not any assignments due, because the Financial Management N6 National Diploma course is a practical course. This means that you will only be doing practical training in a relevant working environment.

You will be able to apply for the following careers, once you complete the Financial Management N6 National Certificate course:

• Financial Manager
• Auditor
• Accountant
• Bookkeeper
• Financial Administrator

You will need to have completed the Financial Management N4 – N6 National Certificate courses to quality for the Financial Management N6 National Diploma course.

No, you will not need to use the iWIL service if you already have a job in finance.

Once you have successfully completed your training, you will need to send your logbook back to us. We will conduct a review of your logbook to make sure you completed all your tasks.

Once we have completed our review, we will send your logbook to the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). The DHET will conduct their own review of your logbook and once they are sure you have successfully completed your training they will award you with your Financial Management National Diploma.

Yes, Financial Management is in demand. Financial Managers are in demand in multiple industries.

The three C’s of financial management are:

• Capacity
  
• Character
  
• Capital

Yes, you can find a job with a Financial Management: NATED N6 National Diploma. This is because this qualification has given you the knowledge and skills to thrive in the workplace.