Development Finance Stellenbosch University

Overview

You will gain an understanding – on Master’s level – of the complexities of the different development finance resources available to poor countries, especially in Africa. You will acquire the skills to help formulate and implement policies to make this happen. You will also be exposed to skills that are crucial for Africa’s future – such as economic development, project finance, and responsible leadership.

A transformative learning pathway awaits you – in particular if you see your future self in senior positions in the financial services industry and in policy-making and regulatory institutions.

Learning Philosophy

The aim of this Development Finance course from Stellenbosch University is to offer an internationally recognised academic qualification with content that is relevant in terms of Africa’s development needs. This critical-skills degree is designed to:

• Fill the skills gaps in the financial industry and in policy-making and regulatory institutions in the development finance environment
• Better understand the complexities of and manage the different development finance resources available to poor countries, especially in Africa
• Understand the special problems of finance in developing countries and Africa in particular, and to acquire the skills to operate successfully and to make a meaningful contribution to policy formulation and implementation in this field.
• Demonstrate appreciation of the emerging financial technologies and their application in the financial services industry.

This MPhil can give you access to a PhD Development Finance, which will allow you to become an expert in the field of development finance.