MPhil Development Finance

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Discover what you will gain on your MPhil Development Finance journey

Specialise in development finance

Learn to shape finance policies and programmes

Equip yourself with skills for Africa’s future

Study while you work

Choose from two learning formats

BLENDED LEARNING

The Blended Learning MPhil DevFin starts with orientation and four evenings of virtual lectures at the start of Year 1. This is followed by a blended learning class twice a week (2 hours each in the evening), and a final on-campus block at the beginning of Year 2.

Advantages: Study while you work with the flexibility of digital class attendance, which means minimum time away from work, and less travel and accommodation costs.

MODULAR

The Modular MPhil DevFin consists of 3 blocks of on-campus classes spread over 2 years. Each block runs for 2 weeks.

Advantages: Study while you work with in-class experience and focused studies without interruption from work. Working with your classmates in a face-to-face environment adds another dimension to collaborative (peer-to-peer) learning and network building. You also only need to travel to the campus three times in two years.

PROGRAMME FEES

The programme fees and application deadlines will be published on our website once the info is available.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

An appropriate Honours degree (first postgraduate degree after a Bachelor’s degree) OR
A 4-year Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, accounting or commerce; OR
A 3-year Bachelor’s degree and postgraduate diploma (120 SAQA credits) from a university or a university of technology in business, finance, economics, accounting or commerce; OR
A postgraduate degree in any discipline and appropriate experience in the area of development economics and/or finance

Application fee
Highly recommended: At least two years of working experience
Certified copies of your academic records
Certified copies of your degree certificates
Copy of your ID/Passport
Copy of your CV
Verification consent form

Apply for financial aid

Capitec offers credit for education at a discounted rate, allowing you (or your parent/guardian) to apply for a loan of up to R500 000 and pay it back over 84 months: Discover more

Find the banks with the most favourable interest rates: Contact FUNDI today

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc provides loan facilities for our students in West Africa: Discover more

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Testimonials

As a future policy maker, I needed a programme that would stimulate critical thinking about the continent’s development challenges and act as a platform for the exchange of ideas and solutions to improve opportunities for all Africans. I have started building networks in Southern, West and East Africa, a tribe of Africa’s future leaders committed to the advancement of the continent and its people. No other development finance programme is as committed to Africa as Stellenbosch Business School’s MDevF.

With Stellenbosch Business School’s rating as one of the top three business schools in Africa, it was the obvious choice for me. I chose the MDevF to challenge myself on a professional and personal level. It broadened my knowledge base and gave me a different perspective on the challenges faced by the African continent. I’ve met some extraordinary people on this programme and it has made me realise the importance of a strong network of leaders who, together, can deal with the unique challenges of our continent.

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