(3 years full-time)

Description

The BCom in Accounting degree is designed to enable graduates to proceed into the accounting and finance-related fields. The degree is of a very high standard and requires dedication and hard work as students are required to write numerous tests and exams during the year.

Once qualified, the degree provides the opportunity to proceed with a postgraduate qualification, including the Certificate in Theory of Accounting (CTA) and then an honours degree in Accounting. The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) recognises the BCom Accounting Degree and has accredited many of the subjects.

In addition, ACCA UK (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) fully accredits the BCom in Accounting degree. Students may proceed onto ACCA postgraduate courses and become certified chartered accountants.

Entrance requirements

• Applicants with a South African National Senior Certificate for degree purposes or a CTI/MGI approved equivalent and a minimum of 25 points may be admitted to the 3-year degree programme.
• Applicants must have achieved at least 50% for Mathematics and English.

OR

• Applicants with a South African National Senior Certificate or a CTI/MGI approved equivalent and between 17 and 24 points may be admitted to the Pre-degree programme.

For further entrance requirement queries, please contact a student advisor.

Qualification structure

The syllabus comprises of 3 levels:

Level 1

Students are introduced to the basic principles of accounting.
Business Law
Business Management IA
Business Management IB
Economics IA
Economics IB
Computer Skills
Financial Accounting IA
Financial Accounting IB
Quantitative Techniques
Business English

Level 2

Students develop an intermediate level of knowledge and skills in the field of accounting.
Corporate Law
Taxation IA
Taxation IB
Auditing IA
Auditing IB
Financial Accounting IIA
Financial Accounting IIB
Management Accounting IIA
Management Accounting IIB
Accounting on Computers (Pastel accredited)

Level 3

Students who fulfil all the requirements for Levels 1, 2, and 3 are awarded the MGI Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting.
Corporate Governance Practice
Financial Accounting III
Financial Management III
Auditing II
Taxation II

Career options

Cost and Management Accountant
Financial Accountant
Financial Manager
Chartered Accountant
Auditor
Accountant
Tax Consultant
Financial Accountant