Postgraduate Diploma in Development Finance
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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2027-04-13 | - |
Program Overview
Postgraduate Diploma in Development Finance
The Postgraduate Diploma in Development Finance is a specialised programme designed for those interested in finance as a lever for sustainable development. The programme is delivered in six courses organised around four main objectives:
- Provide a foundational understanding of sustainable development and financial systems in emerging markets.
- Build adaptive leadership capabilities based on a systems understanding of risks and opportunities in development finance.
- Provide insights into core risk management practices in development finance.
- Build capacity for catalytic impact through environmental finance and sustainable investment approaches, trade finance mechanisms, as well as public-private and cross-sectorial partnerships.
Programme Details
- Delivery Method: Blended
- Location: Cape Town
- Duration: 9 Months
- Programme Start Date: Monday, 13 April 2026
- Application Period: 1 May 2025 - 15 February 2026
- Programme Fee: R151 100
- Application Fee: 1000 ZAR / 100 USD
Admission Criteria
To be eligible for the programme, applicants must meet certain requirements. However, the specific admission criteria are not detailed in the provided context.
Curriculum Overview
The UCT GSB PGDip in Development Finance curriculum is made up of six compulsory courses. These courses are designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of development finance and its applications in emerging markets.
Faculty
The programme is led by experienced faculty members, including:
- Dr. Cécile Feront, Programme Director
- Ms. Nqubeko Hlekwayo, Programme Coordinator
- Mr. Derek Naude, Head: Recruitment and Admissions
Assessment
Courses are assessed by means of individual assignments, group assignments, and class participation. Students must attend all classes and group meetings, participate in course activities, and complete all assessments to pass a course.
Network and Alumni
Once you graduate from the UCT GSB, you will join a dynamic alumni network comprising more than 23,000 past UCT GSB students in 68 countries worldwide. Many of the UCT GSB's alumni hold key positions in top companies or have started their own successful businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who will benefit from the programme? It is ideal for graduates or professionals aiming to work in financial institutions, government, or NGOs promoting sustainable development and resilience in emerging markets.
- How are admissions processed? Three application cycles run between 1 May 2025 - 15 December 2025.
- What is the workload on the programme? The programme has been designed to take into account the needs and constraints of working professionals, combining intensive in-person teaching over short periods with online classes.
- Will the programme help expand my network? Yes, the programme provides opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals and join the UCT GSB alumni network.
About the UCT GSB
The UCT Graduate School of Business has more than five decades of globally recognised academic excellence and an informed understanding of the dynamics and promise of emerging market economies.