HOW TO APPLY FOR THE MCOM IN DEVELOPMENT FINANCE

Ready to start your MCom application? Follow the step-by-step process.

Once you have enquired on our website, you will receive an email containing your unique Pre-application Portal Link. This sets you up with UCT GSB’s admissions team, your support along the application process. Each step of the process will be clearly indicated on the portal, with specific instructions for what to submit.

NB: Before you proceed please ensure you meet the entrance criteria for the programme.

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START YOUR PRE-APPLICATION JOURNEY

This allows us to get to know you and gives you the opportunity to gather all your information in one place.

This allows us to get to know you and gives you the opportunity to gather all your information in one place. You can leave and return as you need to before making your final submission.

This section will include:
  • Personal information, including educational background and work history.
  • Three motivation essays. Specific instructions will be provided on the pre-application portal at this phase. You will be required to submit the essays in step two of the process.  Examples of questions include:
    • What is your motivation for applying for the programme? 
    • How will this programme help you in achieving your vision and goals for your future? 
    • Why have you decided on UCT GSB for your application and what are your expectations for your GSB experience?
  • Evaluator forms. You are required to provide contact details of two people who will provide a reference in support of your application.
  • Applicants whose mother tongue is not English will be required to produce a TOEFL certificate to verify fluency in English.

Create your official UCT student record

For this step, you will be required to submit copies of your:

  • Identity document 
  • CV
  • Certifications
  • Transcript (if non-UCT) 

The UCT GSB Admissions team will receive notification once this
step is completed.

Upload your documents on the pre-application portal

This will allow the UCT GSB admissions team to process your application faster and more efficiently, and helps to ensure that your application submission is complete and accurate.  Keep your hard copies safe as these may be requested in future.

This covers the administrative costs of your application

Application fees are non-refundable. Paying an application fee does not mean that your application will be successful.

Citizens of all African countries

R2070 (Two Thousand and Seventy Rand)

Applicants from all other countries

US$ 300 (Three Hundred US Dollars)


UCT GSB Bank Account Details

BENEFICIARY

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN - GSB Account No. 9

BANK

Standard Bank SA Ltd.

BRANCH

Rondebosch, Western Cape

ACCOUNT

072953004

SWIFT CODE (FOR INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS)

SBZAZAJJ

BENEFICIARY

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN - GSB Account No. 9

GSB REFERENCE NUMBER FORMAT

GSB/Surname/FirstName-OR-UCT student number