University of Johannesburg UJ MCom (Development Economics)
UJ MCom (Development Economics)
Admission requirements: A potential student should possess an honours degree in Economics or Econometrics on NQF level 8 (new) / NQF level 7 (old) with an average mark of 65%. Alternatively any other four-year qualification with honours status on NQF level 8 (new) / NQF level 7 (old) with an average mark obtained determined by the Department and related Micro- and Macroeconomics and Applied Econometrics experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Economics and Econometrics. Attendance of a compulsory orientation course may be required by the Department of Economic and Econometrics.
Duration of programme: Minimum 2 years
Contact details: Dr Kotie Viljoen / 011 559 4100 / kotiev@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The aim of the qualification is to develop the applied competence of the student on an advanced level in the mastering, analysis, interpretation and understanding of economic principles and methods. This programme will prepare students to reflect on their own economic applications to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of Economics as social science. A qualifying student should show evidence of independent and original work.
the proposal has been accepted, the student will be allowed to proceed with the research component of the programme. The Department of Accountancy and Investment Management must specifically approve the field of study, the research topic, methodology and problem statement before the candidate may register for the minor dissertation.
Duration of programme: Full-time/Part-time: 2 years
Contact details: Prof Ilse Botha / 011 559 2056 / ilseb@uj.ac.za
Brief description of programme: The aim of this qualification is for the student to develop applied competence in the mastering, interpretation, reflecting
on and application of principles in the broader field of finance. Through the minor dissertation, a qualifying student shows evidence of scientific research, application of scientific research methodologies and an ability to reflect thereon in the holistic context of finance.
