About the programme:

The Master of Commerce specialising in Finance in the field of Corporate Finance and Valuations [CM031FTX14] 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.

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 or four-year equivalent degree. 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 courses (60 credits)

FTX5016Z

Advanced Financial Modelling and Valuations OR

30

9

FTX5017Z

Advanced Corporate Finance

30

9

FTX5018Z

Capital Markets and Financial Instruments

30

9

Research component (60 or 90 credits)

FTX5003W

Minor Dissertation OR

90

9

FTX5029W

Minor Dissertation

60

9

Plus elective courses to total 180 credits

FTX5014Z

Advanced Banking and Treasury Management

15

9

FTX5015Z

Advanced Portfolio Management

15

9

FTX5044Z

Empirical Finance

30

9

FTX5026Z

Advanced Alternative Investments

15

9

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