MCom Finance at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The Master of Commerce by coursework and research report in the field of Finance is a 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time degree. The Master of Commerce in the field of Finance offers advanced training for researchers and practitioners, focusing on in-depth financial analysis and research across corporate finance, investment, and risk management. It emphasises a comprehensive approach, integrating rigorous theoretical foundations, advanced quantitative methods, and specialised knowledge in diverse financial areas.

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 following Compulsory Courses must be registered for:; Research Paper in Business Finance; Advanced Theory of Corporate Finance; Advanced Theory of Investment; Advanced Financial Risk Management; Portfolio Management; Elective Courses (Choose Two):; Time Series Econometrics; Advanced Theory of Derivatives; International Finance

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have achieved an average of at least 65% for Honours in Finance. Foreign applicants should note that they must have their prior degrees assessed by the South African Qualifications Authority before making an application to the School.

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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