Master of Commerce (Financial Markets)

Are you contemplating a master's degree that will equip you with the skills you need in the ever-changing financial services industry? Here is a programme to consider!

The MCOM degree in financial markets at Rhodes University is designed to educate candidates in all aspects of financial markets and the milieu in which the markets operate. The speed and intensity of developments in the financial services industry require suitably qualified graduates leaving universities to pursue a career in the ever-changing financial /banking sector.

The degree is by coursework and dissertation and is normally completed in two years. The programme is offered based on the attendance of full-time students, although it is possible to complete the dissertation while off campus.

The exams required by the financial exchanges in South Africa form an integral part of the degree and are written at Rhodes during the program. See the Department Website for a complete description of the programme: Master of Commerce Financial Markets Brochure 2025.

• Admission Requirements
  • The requirement for admission is an Honours degree or a four-year degree in Economics. A good pass in econometrics is required, with mathematical economics at the Honours level being an added advantage.
  • Applicants who earn their prior degrees outside South Africa must have their qualification evaluated by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (https://www.saqa.org.za/)
  • For detailed information on general application and registration at Rhodes University, see Rhodes website: /postgraduategateway/.

• Programme Outline
  • Thesis (ECO 501)

• Coursework:
• ECO 504 - Debt and Foreign Exchange Markets
• ECO 505 - Equity and Derivative Markets
• ECO 506 - Portfolio Theory and Management
• ECO 507- Financial Institutions, Regulation and Monetary Policy
• ECO 508 - Quantitative Techniques in Financial Markets
  •  Paper 1: Financial Econometrics 1
  •  Paper 2: Financial Mathematics 2
• ECO 509 - Financial Markets Industry Exams

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