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University of Johannesburg MCom in Local Economic Development
University of Johannesburg

MCom in Local Economic Development

Johannesburg, South Africa

2 Years

English

Full time, Part time

31 Oct 2025*

Feb 2026

ZAR 40,802 / per year **

On-Campus

* by noon

** fees for the complete programme amount to between R40802,00 and R101910,00. Fees may vary depending on the composition of a particular qualification

Key Summary

    About: The Master of Commerce (MCom) in Local Economic Development focuses on developing strategies to enhance economic growth in local communities. Youโ€™ll learn about sustainable practices and policies while gaining skills in project management and economic analysis. The program prepares you to address economic challenges effectively over its duration of one year.
    Career Outcomes: After completing this program, you can pursue various career options including roles as an economic development officer, policy analyst, project manager, or consultant. You may also work within government agencies, NGOs, or private organizations aimed at fostering local economic growth.

Introduction

The purpose of theย MCom in Local Economic Development is to develop an advanced level of knowledge, skills, and applied competence in the field of Local Economic Development (LED). The program is specifically designed to meet the requirements of the LED profession and is aimed at students who plan to qualify as Certified LED professionals. This professional Masterโ€™s degree prepares students to reflect on the practice of LED. Through the research component, students will contribute to the development of knowledge at an advanced level and prepare them for specialized professional employment.

Reasons for studying at UJ

  • UJ offers not only a special program called the First Year Experience to help orientate students throughout the first year but we also offer a Senior Student Experience that gears students toward the workplace!
  • Grab the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports and train alongside Olympians and Paralympians on state-of-the-art pitches, tracks, and fields, or just keep fit by joining one of the gyms on each of our 4 campuses.
  • Be part of a young, vibrant, and agile university that reflects and adapts easily to our countryโ€™s aspirations, while maintaining global relevance through numerous international partnerships.
  • 178 Internationally respected and accepted qualifications.
  • Join a university that cares enough to have raised over R300 million since the start of 2016 in order to support the Missing Middle Campaign. UJ also ensures that more than 6 000 needy students have two healthy meals per day.
  • Study in the vibrant City of Gold โ€“ the economic hub of South Africa. Join a vibrant, cosmopolitan, progressive group of students and academics on their way to re-imagining the future!
  • UJ offers an amazing on-campus experience whether you live in one of UJโ€™s residences, belong to a day house, or whether you just want to socialize at the Student Centres on all campuses.
  • We ensure the health, safety, and security of all our students through our own on-campus health services and UJ Protection Services.
  • Did you know that during the first five years of UJโ€™s existence it doubled its targeted research output and to this day, continues to break records!

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