MCom Applied Development Economics at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The programme offers students the opportunity to apply economic and political economy analysis to solving real-world problems. The Masters in Applied Development Economics (ADE) trains researchers and policy practitioners to understand and address current development challenges. It offers students an opportunity to apply economic and political economy analysis to solving real-world problems.

Faculty: Commerce, Law and Management | Department: Economics and Finance | Duration: 1 - 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

The Coursework Masters in Applied Development Economics programme comprises of a Research Report (10 000 – 15 000 words) together with a total of 6 courses, made up of 3 compulsory courses and 3 electives as shown below. Compulsory courses: Political Economy of Development Microeconomics & Industrial and Trade Policy Advanced Macroeconomics for Policy Electives: Students can choose from a range of

Career pathways

The Masters degree in Applied Development Economics prepares students for a career in research and policy-making in the NGO, private and public sectors in the broad field of development. Students who successfully complete this degree can also go on to enrol for the PhD in Applied Development Economics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelors degree with honours in Applied Development Economics/Economics/Economic Sciences (or an equivalent). Applicants are expected to have achieved an average of at least 65% for Honours. International applicants and South African applicants who do not hold South African university degrees must have their degree(s) assessed by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) before making an application. Ideally, the applicant should apply for SAQA assessment at least 3 months before applying to the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management. Please see the SAQA website for more details: www.saqa.co.za

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.

Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications

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