Stellenbosch University 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.
