Engineering
Rhodes University, South Africa
A 180-credit NQF Level 9 degree by coursework and research mini-thesis, offered in Financial Markets and Taxation.
Faculty: Faculty of Commerce | Duration: 2 years (minimum) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Financial Markets: 90 credits coursework (Macroeconomics, Monetary Policy and Financial Markets; Debt and Foreign Exchange Markets; Equity and Derivative Markets; Quantitative Finance; Financial Econometrics; Portfolio Theory and Management) plus SAIFM/JSE industry exams and a 90-credit mini-thesis; hybrid delivery with two teaching blocks in Makhanda. Taxation: eight tax modules and research methodology (90 credits) plus a 90-credit dissertation.
Financial Markets is aimed at careers in the financial and banking sector.
Financial Markets: an Honours degree or four-year degree with a strong background in Economics, a satisfactory pass in econometrics and/or mathematical economics at honours level, with professional experience taken into account. Taxation: admission requirements normally applicable to the Master of Commerce degree. General rule: Master's candidates normally hold an honours degree or equivalent; students with an ordinary bachelor's degree are accepted only in exceptional cases. Admission requires approval of the Faculty Board on the recommendation of the Head of Department and the Dean.
ZAR 31,930 a year (2026). Master's fee for all faculties other than those specified separately; full-time and part-time, per year, covers tuition and supervision. Tuition block fee per the 2026 fees booklet; excludes residence, departmental/additional charges and, for internationa Source
Applications from all new students close on 30 September; this is also the deadline for international applicants, and no international applications are considered after 30 September. Late applications from South African applicants will be considered. The non-refundable application fee is R100.
Apply through the official page: https://ross.ru.ac.za/
Engineering
Rhodes University, South Africa
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