University Of Stellenbosch MPhil in Development Finance
MPhil in Development Finance (MDevF)
The MPhil in Development Finance (MDevF) covers all aspects of development finance, including a thorough understanding of the theories underpinning development finance practices. It also focuses on enterprise-level development finance and sustainable growth. This makes the MDevF a critical-skills degree for Africa.
It is aimed at people who are involved with finance and financial management issues in developing countries.
Study while you work
The MDevF is a 2-year modular programme, which means that you have to attend 3 blocks of 2 weeks each on the USB campus in Bellville, Cape Town. Off-campus you have to complete a research assignment. This enables students from all over South Africa and other countries to attend – even when working full-time.
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
- Human Resource Issues in Development Finance
- Financial Sector Regulation and Development
- Investment Promotion
Research assignment
The research assignment forms an integral part of this master’s programme and carries a total of 60 credits which represent one-third of the credit requirements of the programme. The research assignment is usually between 15 000 – 25 000 words on a topic of the student’s choice. Students are encouraged to base their research assignments on topics of direct professional interest to them
Fees
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