Postgraduate Diploma in Development Finance
Building Africa's leaders in sustainable finance
PGDip in Development Finance Programme Term Dates
Class attendance is expected throughout the programme. Absences require prior notification and written acceptance from the course convener.
PGDIP in Development Finance Module Dates 2026
| Course Dates | Delivery Method | |
| Module 1 | 13 - 24 April 2026 | In-person |
| Module 2 | 19 May - 29 September 2026 | Online |
| Module 3 | 5 - 10 October 2026 | In-person |
PGDIP in Development Finance Module Dates 2027
Delivery Method: Hybrid
Location: Cape Town
Duration: 12 Months
Course Start Date: 05 April 2027
Application Period: 15 July 2026 - 28 February 2027
| Course Dates | Delivery Method | |
| Module 1 | 05 - 16 April 2027 | In-person |
| Module 2 | 11 May - 29 July 2027 | Online |
| Module 3 | 17 August - 23 September 2027 27 September - 1 October 2027 19 - 28 October 2027 |
Online In-person Online |
| Capstone Project | January 2028 - March 2028 |
PGDIP Development Finance Programme Format and Delivery
The PGDip in Development Finance is structured around 6 courses.
| Module 1 | Module 2 | Module 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive leadership | Environmental Finance and Sustainable Investment | Public Private Partnership and Cross-Sectorial Collaborations for Development Financing |
| Banking and Finance in Emerging Markets | Trade Finance | |
| Risk Management and Sustainability of Development Finance Institutions | ||
| Individual and group assignments | Individual and group assignments | Individual and group assignments |