Course in Share and Forex Trading in South Africa at UNISA

Share and Forex Trading in South Africa have become increasingly popular in South Africa. Thanks to the internet, anyone with a computer or mobile device has the opportunity to make money trading stocks or forex in South Africa. To become a successful trader in South Africa, you need to develop the skills of trading, from the first to advanced strategies with “Course in Share and Forex Trading” at UNISA (The University of South Africa). The course is 6 months and you can learn at your own pace, checking your understanding with practical exercises and quizzes.

Share and Forex Trading Course Details

  • Duration: 6 months
  • Language medium: English
  • Target group: Individuals, corporate, financial and non-financial institutions and public institutions that have an interest in investment management and trading
  • Admission requirements: National Senior Certificate or an equivalent NQF 4 level qualification. This course is offered online and no study material will be posted, students will be required to download all study material for this course from myUnisa.
  • Registration periods: January and June

Course leader details:

Dr E van der Westhuizen PhD (Unisa)
Office 5-102, AJH van der Walt Building, Unisa
Tel: (012) 429-4466
E-mail: [email protected]

Purpose statement:

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the environment of investments and the principles and practices of share and forex trading.

Modules:

CFOREX1 – Introduction to investments

Content:

  • The investment setting
  • The organisation and functioning of securities markets
  • The investment theory
  • The time value of money
  • Valuation principles and practices

CFOREX2 – Principles and practices of share trading

Content:

  • The share market
  • Trading shares
  • Fundamental analysis of shares
  • Technical analysis of share
  • Traditional share trading

CFOREX3 – Principles and practice of forex trading

Content:

  • The foreign exchange market
  • Trading foreign exchange
  • Fundamental analysis of foreign exchange
  • Technical analysis of foreign exchange
  • Practical forex trading

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