Postgraduate Diploma in Development Finance (PGDIP DF) Info Session

Join us for an information session webinar about the UCT GSB Postgraduate Diploma in Development Finance (PGDip Dev Fin) at the UCT Graduate School of Business. Development finance has the power to address critical issues in emerging market economies.

When: Thursday, 31 July 2025 12:00 - 13:00 (GMT+2)
Where:Online
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Join us for an information session webinar about the UCT GSB Postgraduate Diploma in Development Finance (PGDip Dev Fin) at the UCT Graduate School of Business. Development finance has the power to address critical issues in emerging market economies. The provides a comprehensive overview of:    

  • trade finance 
  • banking and finance in emerging market
  • public-private partnerships
  • environmental finance and sustainability
  • risk management in development finance institutions.

The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Development Finance (CIDEF) and will provide valuable credits for students who want to attain full professional membership of CIDEF. Link HERE to assist you in preparing for the session

Please note: After you have RSVP'd for the session you will get an email with the webinar link and instructions for joining / connecting to the session.

Speakers

Cécile Feront

Director: PGDIP DF Programme

Dr Cecile Feront is a Senior Lecturer at UCT Graduate School of Business, a research fellow at the Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Sustainability Transitions, a collaborator at the Embedding Project, and an associate at the Sustainability Institute. She teaches sustainable investment and environmetnal finance, and researches how organisations embed sustainability in their strategy. She has gained broad experience in strategy and management through her past roles in the software industry and renewable energy sector. She teaches the course: Environmental Finance and Sustainable Investment. 

Dr Feront holds a PhD in Business Administration from UCT Graduate School of Business, a BPhil Hons and an MPhil in Sustainable Development from Stellenbosch University (both Cum Laude), and a Masters (Economics and Finance) from Sciences Po Paris. She also holds a degree in coaching from UCT Graduate School of Business.

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