Program Overview
The Economics at University of Cape Town is a Master programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across South Africa and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 4,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 1,850 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Quantitative Methods for Economists
- Advanced Macroeconomics
- Advanced Microeconomics OR
- Microeconomics II
- Advanced Econometrics
- International Finance
- Natural Resource Economics
- Labour Economics
- Applied International Trade
- Views of Institutional and Behavioural Economics
- Applied Time Series Analysis
- Microeconometrics
- Applied Growth Theory
- Macroeconomic Policy Analysis
- Research & Policy Tools
- Problems of Globalisation, Industrialisation and Development
- Industrial Organisation
- Development Microeconomics
- Governance and Growth
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- An average of at least 65% in an Honours degree in Economics.
- Applicants may be required to undertake a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test.
- Students who have completed equivalent courses at the Master level may apply for exemption, but not credits, from particular courses.
- Recommendation of acceptance is at the discretion of the Graduate Committee.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 4,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 1,850 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 4,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 1,850 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Cape Town directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Cape Town
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
University of Cape Town is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months