About the programme

The Master of Applied Finance [CM040FTX15] is a professional Master’s degree that aims to equip successful candidates with the skills to perform research, analysis and valuations in all the areas of financial management, including capital markets, derivatives, corporate finance, accounting and company valuations.

The programme consists of three coursework modules. Instead of completing a minor dissertation, students will be required to complete a series of minor research reports on special topics in finance. Lectures are face-to-face, typically in the evenings and Saturday mornings.

Apply online. Applications close on 31 October.

The provisional course fees are listed in the Fees Handbook.

Programme Convenor

Please contact Dr Ayesha Sayed if you have any queries.

Entrance requirements

An Honours degree or equivalent, ideally in finance or a related discipline. Two years of relevant work experience and candidates may be required to present themselves for an interview. 

Duration

The degree is offered over two years.

Prescribed curriculum/programme structure

Course Code

Description

NQF Credits

NQF Level

Compulsory research component (choose 2 = 60 credits)

FTX5045W

Capital Markets and Financial Instruments Research Report

30

9

FTX5046W

Corporate Finance and Valuations Research Report

30

9

FTX5047W

Topics in Financial Management Research Report

30

9

Plus elective courses to total 180 credits

FTX5014Z

Advanced Banking and Treasury Management

15

9

FTX5015Z

Advanced Portfolio Management

15

9

FTX5016Z

Advanced Financial Modelling and Valuations

30

9

FTX5018Z

Capital Markets and Financial Instruments

30

9

FTX5017Z

Advanced Corporate Finance 30  9

FTX5026Z

Advanced Alternative Investments 15 9

FTX5044Z

Empirical Finance 30 9

For more information on the courses, please refer to the Commerce Postgraduate Handbook.