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Stellenbosch University

Doctor of Philosopy in Development Finance

The Doctor of Philosopy in Development Finance in Finances is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Doctor of Philosopy in Development Finance offered by the Stelenbosch University at the Faculty of Economic and Development Sciences

Requirements regarding work to be submittedPhD candidates are required to –

• complete advanced original research of a highly creative nature, subject to approval of the University, in the area of economic and management sciences or administrative sciences.
• submit original work(s) – already published – of a high standard, dealing with a central theme and which, in the opinion of Senate, shows that the candidate has made a substantial contribution to the enrichment of knowledge in the field of economics, business or administrative sciences.
• conduct an oral examination, if required by the examiners, to the University’s satisfaction.

Residency requirements and duration of the programmeIf a candidate already possesses a degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences or any other which, in the opinion of Senate, is a comparable qualification, he must –

• be registered at this University for at least one academic year before the PhD programme may be conferred upon him, and
• inform the Registrar, on application for admission as a student, whether he wishes to follow a PhD programme.

If a candidate is not in possession of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences or any other which, in the opinion of Senate, is a comparable qualification, he must –

• be registered at this University for at least three academic years before the PhD programme may be conferred upon him; and
• inform the Registrar, on application for admission as a student, whether he wishes to follow a PhD programme.

Provisions relating to the dissertation and examination

No candidate may submit his dissertation for an examination before written approval has been obtained from his promoter.

When a candidate reports for the doctoral examination, an unbound copy of his dissertation must be submitted in its final form to the relevant department with a view to examination.