Overview

Key facts

The MPhil in Development Finance programme at the Stellenbosch University will equip you with the skills and understanding to develop Africa where it matters, to contribute to sustainable development, to shape finance policies and programmes, and to implement Africa-driven solutions. It covers all aspects of development finance, including the theories underpinning development finance, enterprise-level development finance and sustainable growth. This makes the MDevF a critical-skills degree for Africa. The content and case studies are angled towards Africa's needs, but the skills acquired can be applied in any developing country. This is a two-year modular programme (four blocks of two weeks each on campus). A research assignment must be completed.

What we offer

Implementing African-driven solutions is the new approach to the economic development of the African continent. With this qualification participants will be able to:

Use specialised knowledge to develop Africa where it matters
Contribute towards sustainable development
Implement Africa-driven solutions
Shape finance policies and programmes
Conduct in-depth research
Understand the key role of DFIs and financial institutions

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Economic Development Perspectives in Africa
Issues in Banking and Finance
Microfinance
Project Finance
Governance and Ethics
Research Methods in Development Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Disciplines

Economics Finance Econometrics View 39 other Masters in Economics in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student support form (Students with special needs)

Qualification documents - Please ensure that you upload qualification documents for each tertiary qualification obtained and that the documents is official and certified. This implies that your original qualification documents (academic transcript and accompanying degree certificate) which you recieved upon graduation must be stamped and signed by the awarding institution. Qualifications shorter than 12 months in duration will not be considered

Proof of English Language proficiency

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Tuition Fees

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2013 EUR / year

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Additional Details

R34 631

Living costs

Stellenbosch

South Africa

7630 - 10640 ZAR / month

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