Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Degree
Developing learners to be able to function in a wide range of financial and accounting tasks and to be able to function and add value in private and public sectors.
NQF Level 7
DISTANCE LEARNING
SAQA - 71778
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WHY study towards a BCom Accounting Degree?
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (BCom Accounting) Degree is a 3 year programme that focuses on equipping and developing students to be able to function in a wide range of financial and accounting tasks and to be able to function and add value in private and public sectors.
What CAREER PATH's can I choose after completing this QUALIFICATION?
Chartered Accountant
Financial Risk Analyst
Business Owner
Forensic Accountant
Stock Broker
Programme STRUCTURE
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
Semester Modules
Business Management 101
Business Statistics 102
Annual Modules
Accounting 1
Economics 1
Commercial Law 1
Semester Modules
Ethics 201
Accounting Information Systems 202
Annual Modules
Management Accounting and Finance 2
Auditing 2
Financial Accounting 2
Annual Modules
Management Accounting and Finance 3
Auditing 3
Financial Accounting 3
Taxation 3
Course OUTCOMES
Demonstrate foundational knowledge in a range of core disciplines, including business ethics, mathematics, statistics, accounting, taxation and commercial law.
Demonstrate forefront knowledge and expertise in information systems.
Provide accurate financial information vital in the organisational structures to management for decision making.
Apply competence and skills related to general management principles of planning, organising, leading and control.
Demonstrate an understanding of theories and practices pertaining to Auditing in the field of commerce and management studies.
ADMISSION requirements
The minimum entrance requirement for admission to the Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) programme is an E symbol in Mathematics, together with Bachelor’s Degree endorsement.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for admission to the respective undergraduate programme, but have appropriate work experience, may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) as a form of alternative admission to the programme. Admissions via the RPL route are based on candidate’s prior studies, age, work and management experience. All admissions are subject to the approval of the RBS Selection Committee.