Masters Programme in Financial Management

This two-year Honours/Masters programme incorporates coursework undertaken as part of the BCom (Hons) programme in Financial Management with candidates normally completing the thesis in the second year of study. Permission to convert the BCom (Hons) registration to a Masters programme is dependent of the level of performance in the first year of coursework.

Admission Requirements

Applications will be considered from graduates in commercial disciplines, from Chartered Accountants and members of the CIMA. Graduates from other disciplines may be considered on the basis of commercial experience and subject to successfully completing an entrance examination.

Making Application

Application is made by completing the standard University application form and the Department of Accounting (Financial Management section) application form. Forms may be obtained from the Secretary, Financial Management, Dept of Accounting, Tel (021) 650 3144 or email Waleda.Phillips@uct.ac.za. Full details are available on the website at www.commerce.uct.ac.za/accounting/programs

Aims and Objectives

The broad aim of the programme is the preparation of participants for executive positions in financial management. Further, the programme plans to provide candidates with the ability to undertake independent and original research in a South African context.

The focus in the first year is to apply financial theory in a real world setting and the coursework is structured on the basis of case studies, which refer to actual companies. In addition, students undertake projects applying corporate finance theory to South African companies and financial markets. The focus in the second year is to complete a research thesis. Participants are expected to undertake independent and original research project in a South African context. Participants will be subject to supervision by a staff member and are expected to undertake the research project in the area of financial management.