MPhil Development Finance

The M Phil in Development Finance Programme is housed within the School of Economics Development and Tourism at the Nelson Mandela University.  The School comprises of three academic departments.  The Department of Economics, the Department of Development Studies and the Department of Tourism. 
The M Phil in Development Finance provides a broad unique platform for postgraduate research and training in the fields of development finance, in developing and transitional economies. It is especially designed to equip government employees at central, provincial and municipal levels as well as parastatal, NGO and private sector employees in development finance institutions with the knowledge, competencies and ethical value systems required in the field of development finance.
In addition it is designed for students to combine academic potential with first-hand developing country experience.
The M Phil in Development Finance encourages students to reflect upon and deepen their knowledge, innovation and practice through an inter-disciplinary perspective.  The course has an applied approach.  Students are provided with structured opportunities for study, dialogue, application and critical reflection.  A wide range of teaching methods are employed to vary the learning experience.  These include lectures and seminars, workshops, project-work in small groups and the use of videos. Supervision is offered in small groups and individually.