MCom (Economics) (Coursework)
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Economic and Management Science
Key Information
Campus location
Pretoria, South Africa
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
MCom (Economics) (Coursework)
- Any other module on master’s level approved by the relevant head of department can constitute an elective.
- Candidates who consider pursuing a doctoral degree are required to complete the MPhil (Economics).
- A minimum number of at least five candidates are required to register before a module is presented.
- The department furthermore reserves the right not to present a module if the particular expertise in that module is not available in the department for that year.
- Each candidate is only allowed to register twice for a particular module. Exam entry in all subjects requires a minimum 40%. In order to continue on the Program, all students must receive exam entry in every module. Students cannot be registered on the Program more than two years.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Final year
The MCom (Economics) is designed to prepare students to work as professional economists in, for example, consulting, banking, or the public sector. The program provides rigorous training in economic theory and economic modelling that is required of economists. The program also serves to develop both the technical and research-related skills needed for an economist interested in a PhD, although a student who wants to proceed to a PhD Program, should consider, instead, the MPhil (Economics) first.
Core modules
- Microeconomics 812
- Macroeconomics 813
- Mini-dissertation: Economics 895
Program Outcome
Credits: 180