University of Pretoria - Faculty of Economic and Management Science

MCom (Economics) (Coursework)

A minimum of 210 credits are required, 190 core modules and 20 electives.

Core Modules

• Microeconomics 812
• Macroeconomics 813
• Applied Microeconmics
• Applied Macroeconomics
• Mini-dissertation: Economics
• Econometrics 813
• Econometrics 814
• Econometrics 816

Elective Modules

• Economics 882
• Economics 883
• Economics 884
• Economics 885

Examinations and pass requirements

The pass mark for both a dissertation and a mini-dissertation is 50%. The provisions regarding pass requirements for dissertations, contained in General Academic Regulation G36, apply with the necessary changes to mini-dissertations.

A pass mark of at least 50% is required in the examination of each module.

Research information

Refer to General Academic Regulation G39.

The weight of the mini-dissertation (EKN 895) contributes 57% towards the total requirements for the degree. Where possible, the mini-dissertation for the MPhil should be a fully-fledged PhD proposal.

Mini-dissertations, curricula and modules

Refer to General Academic Regulation G38.

1. The degree programme requires that a mini-dissertation must be submitted.
2. Information on modules, credits and syllabi is available in the yearbook.
3. The mini-dissertation should be written in consultation with the supervisor, and is to be submitted either by 30 November to graduate in April or May 31 to graduate in September. The mini-dissertation should be submitted to the postgraduate administrator in the department, with the approval of the supervisor. If the supervisor does not approve, the student should approach the postgraduate committee of the department. That committee will make a final recommendation on submission.

Article for publication
There is no expectation that an article be published from the research conducted in the mini-dissertation.

Credits: 210