Engineering
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
A coursework Master of Commerce in Financial Risk Management for candidates who want to strengthen professional competence and applied research skills in financial markets and risk environments. It combines advanced taught modules with an applied research assignment.
Faculty: Economic and Management Sciences | Department: Statistics and Actuarial Science | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
At least 180 credits: a compulsory 60-credit research assignment (or 90-credit thesis option) plus electives such as Advanced Financial Risk Management A and B, Advanced Portfolio Management Theory, Credit Derivative Instruments, Extreme Value Theory and Financial Risk Management Practice.
A BComHons in Financial Risk Management from Stellenbosch University or an equivalent qualification from another recognised university, with an average of at least 50%. For the full-thesis master's, an honours degree in the same or a related field, a preceding-programme average of 65% recommended (60% minimum with other factors such as research output considered) and an acceptable research proposal. The Department may require an additional assessment in Financial Risk Management or Mathematical Statistics and additional modules.
The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.
Engineering
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Engineering
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
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