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 several coursework modules. Instead of completing a minor dissertation, students will be required to complete two 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 Associate Professor 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. Please note that all classes are in-person; there is no online or hybrid option.
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.