Overview

About the programme

The PhD in Finance at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is an opportunity for high-level research into areas of interest such as corporate finance and investments. The degree is the School’s highest degree and is only offered through supervised research, to be conducted on an approved topic.

Programme Structure

The Finance Division conducts research in the following broad areas:

The Statistical Properties of Security Returns
Behavioural Finance
Financial Data Science
Efficient Capital Markets
Portfolio Theory and Asset Pricing
Portfolio Management and Evaluation
Capital Flows, Leverage and Liquidity
Agency Theory
Capital Structure
Investment Banking and IPOs
Dividend Theory
Market for Corporate Control
Loan Syndication, CDOs and Default Risk
Risk Management
Derivatives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

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100

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Finance View 7 other PhDs in Finance in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A relevant Masters degree or an equivalent qualification from Wits University or another university. Relevance is defined in the context of Corporate Finance and Investment, as offered in our Finance curricula.
The overall average of the Masters degree should be above 65%.
A supervisor from the School must be identified and approached prior to application. You will find a list of staff with their research interests on the School website. Please filter for those in the Finance Division.

Work experience is NOT a requirement, although it can assist the panel in deciding on an application.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31060 ZAR / year

≈ 31060 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

31060 ZAR / year

≈ 31060 ZAR / year

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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