The PGDipEco advanced course of study normally takes one year full time or two years part time, entailing two or four consecutive semesters in economics and related disciplines. It provides introductory training for students seeking to do an MCom degree by coursework or by thesis. Admission is open to graduates in economics and to others with approved tertiary qualifications. Those without an adequate economics background will be required to undertake preliminary work. The course assumes an ability to cope with work of honours degree standard.
Admission is open to graduates with an economics or finance background or equivalent.
Applicants without the appropriate background are required to undertake preliminary work. Preliminary work normally involves satisfactory completion of the undergraduate subjects Business Finance, Accounting Concepts, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. An applicant may be required to complete other preliminary work. The course consists of six coursework subjects plus production of an article for publication or a research report, which counts as a double subject. Candidates for an MCom degree by thesis pursue original research on an approved topic for at least one year full time, or two years part time.