MCom Economics (Structured) at University of the Free State

Programme overview

The structured MCom with specialisation in Economics (plan BC670020, 180 credits) combines advanced coursework with a mini-dissertation.

Faculty: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences | Department: Economics and Finance | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

Modules include Macroeconomics (EMAC7924), Applied Industrial Organisation (EMIC7924), Advanced Time-Series Econometrics (EECT7915), Cross-section and Panel Data Econometrics (ECPE7915), Development Economics (EDEV7924) and a Mini-dissertation in Economics (ERES7900); 88 structured and 92 research credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MCom Economics (Structured): admission is subject to approval by the departmental chair; an average of at least 65% in the Bachelor Honours degree is required. Students whose honours was in another specialisation of the department need the chair's permission and must first complete all compulsory modules of the corresponding honours programme. Apply before registration.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Master's applications in Economic and Management Sciences open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs/apply

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