Engineering
Stellenbosch University, South Africa
A research-intensive full-thesis Master of Commerce for candidates who want to undertake comprehensive independent research in financial risk management.
Faculty: Economic and Management Sciences | Department: Statistics and Actuarial Science | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
A compulsory 180-credit Thesis in Financial Risk Management. The shared programme structure also lists coursework options with elective modules such as Extreme Value Theory, Credit Derivative Instruments and Advanced Portfolio Management Theory.
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 is required, with a preceding-programme average of 65% recommended (60% minimum with other factors such as research output considered) and an acceptable research proposal approved by the supervisor before admission. The Department may require an additional assessment 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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