Africa’s future is financial and inclusive. If your purpose is to drive sustainable economic transformation, the MPhil in Development Finance will equip you to lead that change.
This programme is designed for professionals who see their future in senior roles within financial services, policy-making institutions, and development finance organisations.
Why choose our MPhil Development Finance
Obtain a Triple Crown accredited qualification
AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
Balance your work and studies seamlessly
Flexible study formats designed for working professionals
Develop responsible leadership capability
Drive sustainable and inclusive economic transformation
Gain African and global perspective
Understand development finance within emerging and developing economies
Connect with a strong international network
Engage with peers from 20+ countries and development finance institutions
Strengthen your strategic decision-making
Navigate complex financial systems and policy environments
Flexible learning experience
Modular format
- Attend three on-campus learning blocks (two weeks each) over two years
- Study while you work through focused, immersive learning periods
- Engage in lectures, group work, and case-based learning in person
Blended Learning format
- Attend weekly virtual classes in Year 1 (three evenings per week)
- Complete a two-week on-campus block in Year 2 at the Bellville campus (Cape Town)
- Study from anywhere while balancing your professional commitments
- Reduce travel and accommodation costs with flexible online learning
Why you should enrol
- Ideal for finance professionals in developing and emerging markets across public or private sectors
- Suited to senior project managers and mid- to senior-level financial analysts in institutions like central banks, commercial banks, and DFIs
- Designed to deepen expertise and expand impact in development finance
- Offers a pathway to PhD study and advanced specialisation
What you will gain
- Advance your career in development finance and policy-driven finance roles
- Step into senior roles in government, DFIs, financial institutions, and research environments
- Solve complex African development challenges using structured financial and policy tools
- Access mentorship, academic expertise, and a global professional network
- Develop research capability through a supervised 15 000–25 000-word applied research project
Focus areas of the MPhil in Development Finance
- Development finance and African economic systems: Understand growth drivers, regional integration (SADC, AU), and development challenges
- Project and infrastructure finance: Structure and evaluate funding for energy, transport, agriculture, and social infrastructure
- Public policy and financial systems: Design policies that support inclusive growth and sustainable economic transformation
- Financial innovation and fintech: Apply emerging digital finance tools while managing risk in evolving financial ecosystems