USB MPhil in Development Finance

USB MPhil in Development Finance

Structure and content

Overview

• Attend 3 blocks spread over 2 years: The MDevF is presented as a modular programme over two years. Students attend three class contact sessions of a fortnight each over a period of two years, and complete a research assignment.
• Core subjects, electives and research assignment: Students need to do the six core modules, as well as two electives chosen from a list of options. These electives provide areas of specialisation. Students also need to write a research assignment.
• Course methodology: A mix of highly interactive lectures/course material, case studies and a workshop on financial risk and structure. Handbooks, guidelines, articles, journal materials and a matrix /checklists will serve as reference material for future project design and delivery.
• Credits: 180 credits (120 credits for course work and 60 credits for the research assignment)

Core modules

The core modules consist of:

• Economic Development Perspectives in Africa
• Issues in Banking and Finance
• Microfinance
• Project Finance
• Governance and Ethics
• Research Methods in Development Finance

Electives

• Small-scale Enterprise Development
• Development Project Management
• African and Emerging Financial Markets
• Environmental Finance
• Business Forecasting and Econometric Analysis
• Public Sector Finance
• Infrastructural Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Leadership Development​
• Financial Sector Regulation and Development
• Investment Promotion

Deadline for applications

• South African students: 30 September​ each year
• ARPL applicants: 31 August of each year
• Foreign students from (visa-exempt) SADC countries: 31 August each year
• All other foreign students: 31 August each year

The outcome of the selection process will be made known approximately 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date for the programme.

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