Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University

Master of Philosophy in Develpment Finance

The Master of Philosophy in Develpment Finance in Finances is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Master of Philosophy in Develpment Finance offfered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Economic and Development Sciences

Programme structure

  • Modular programme: The MPhil in Development Finance 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 report.
  • 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.

Assessment and examination

It is expected from students who have been admitted to the MPhil in Development Finance pro-gramme that they obtain pass grades in the prescribed written and oral assessments of the required fields of study and complete a satisfactory research assignment (as prescribed by the USB).

Research assignment

The research assignment is an integral part of the master’s programme and carries a total of 60 credit unit, thus making it one-third of the credit requirements of the programme. The research assignment is normally between 15 000 and 25 000 words on a topic chosen by the student and is supervised by a member of the academic staff. Students are encouraged to base their research reports on topics of direct professional interest to them.


Programme content

180 credits (120 credits for coursework and 60 credits for the research report).

Programme module
180 Development Finance Both
 
Compulsory modules
(15) Economic Development Perspectives in Africa
(15) Issues in Banking and Finance
(15) Micro Finance
(15) Project Finance
(15) Public Policy and Leadership
(15) Research Methods in Development Finance
(60) Research Assignment: Development Finance
 
Elective modules
In addition to the core subjects, students have to attend two elective modules (each elective module counts 10 credits).
African and Emerging Financial Market
Agricultural Policy and Finance
Business Forecasting and Econometric Analysis
Capita Selecta: Development Finance
Corporate Finance
Development Project Management
Economic Diplomacy
Environmental Finance
Financial Sector Regulation and Development
Food Security in Africa
Human Resource issues in Development Finance
Infrastructure Finance
Investment Promotion
Public Sector Finance
Small-scale Enterprise Development
Structured Finance



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