Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
Programme Type: Degree
SAQA ID: 120729
Faculty: Commerce
Available Study Modes

Programme Overview

Next Start Dates Based on applicable nearest academic block start dates.
Supported Campuses Campuses listed are where this programme is offered. For online modes, campuses are access points for student services only.
Duration Duration varies by study mode.

Programme details

Become fluent in the language of business with an Accounting degree. The Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting prepares you for many careers in the challenging world of accounting and finance and is an excellent foundation for work in any area of business.

Our qualification is broad and comprehensive. It provides you with a sound understanding of, and skills in, the core areas of accounting, auditing, taxation and financial management, from both a local and an international perspective.

You will cover specialised modules such as Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Auditing, Taxation and Corporate Governance. Within these subject areas, you will develop analytical and practical skills in accounting and management control systems.
 
You will also cover subject areas such as Business English, Computer Skills, Accounting on Computers, Economics and Corporate Law. The emphasis throughout is on application and developing
practical quantitative and financial skills.
 
Much of the success of our commerce degree is due to our unique blended approach to teaching and learning. We have smaller class sizes, interactive lectures by highly dedicated staff and a curriculum that is relevant and ahead of trends. In addition to the subject-specific knowledge you gain, our methods ensure that you acquire essential work skills such as critical and analytical thinking, effective problem solving, ethical decision-making, self-discipline, working in teams and communicating effectively.

This degree paves the way to further training as a professional accountant.

Entry Requirements Important

South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor’s degree pass.*
Or National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by the Council of General and Further Education and Training with a Bachelor’s degree pass. 
Or letter or certificate confirming an exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf) for any other school-leaving results. 
Or completion of a Bachelor’s degree. 
Or completion of the relevant Foundation Programme along with a letter or certificate of exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf). 
Or completion of a relevant Higher Certificate.
Or completion of the relevant Eduvos Access Programme. 
 
AND
 
50% or above for Grade 12 Mathematics.
Applicants with less than 50% but greater than or equal to 45%, are required to enrol for and complete COMXB0 before being admitted into 2nd year. 

Pricing

From R74 679 per year (based on full settlement payment option) - excluding hardware/software requirements. Please consult the fee structure for additional information.

Do you have a knack for numbers?
 

The career choices for you, as a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting graduate, are varied and employment options include:
Accountant; Cost and Management Accountant
Auditing
Financial Management
South Africa Taxation Consultation

YearModules
Year 1
Students are introduced to the basic principles of accounting.

Business English
Business Law
Business Management 1A
Business Management 1B
Computer Skills
Economics 1A
Economics 1B
Financial Accounting 1A
Financial Accounting 1B
Quantitative Techniques
Year 2
Students develop an intermediate level of knowledge and skills in the field of accounting.

Accounting on Computers
Auditing 2A
Auditing 2B
Corporate Law
Financial Accounting 2A
Financial Accounting 2B
Management Accounting 2A
Management Accounting 2B
Taxation 2A
Taxation 2B

Students who passed the Accounting on Computers exam with 75%+ will receive a SAGE Pastel certificate.
Year 3
Students develop an advance level of knowledge and skills in the field of accounting.

Auditing 3
Corporate Governance
Financial Accounting 3
Financial Management 3
Taxation 3
Accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE) of South Africa.
Registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Accredited with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants Association of General Accountants (SAICA AGA) (SA).
Accredited campuses - Bedfordview, Midrand, Pretoria and Tyger Valley
 
Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) (UK).
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
**Students will be able to register with the International 
 
Association of Bookkeepers (IAB) as members of this professional body upon successful completion of the following modules:

Financial Accounting 1A & 1B
Financial Accounting 2A & 2B
Accounting on Computers

International students are welcome to apply for this programme. For international student requirements please kindly check International Students Admissions.

Accepting applications from:

AngolaBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelizeBotswanaBruneiBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaColombiaCyprusDR CongoDominicaEritreaEswatiniEthiopiaFijiGabonGambiaGhanaGrenadaGuyanaIndiaIrelandIsraelItalyJamaicaJordanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitLesothoLiberiaMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritiusMicronesiaMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNetherlandsNigeriaOmanPakistanPalauPapua New GuineaPhilippinesQatarRwandaSaint LuciaSamoaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSolomon IslandsSouth AfricaSouth SudanSri LankaSudanSwazilandTanzaniaTongaTrinidad and TobagoTuvaluUgandaUAEUnited KingdomUnited StatesVanuatuZambiaZimbabwe

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