BCom: Accounting Science (Computer Science & Information Systems)

Nelson Mandela University

BCom: Accounting Science (Computer Science & Information Systems)

Programme Overview:

This programme provides candidates who wish to qualify as Chartered Accountants (SA) with the opportunity of an additional major in Computer Science and Information Systems. After completing this degree, students may proceed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy, and then the professional examinations administered by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and complete a three-year training contract, in order to qualify as a chartered accountant.

Faculty:

Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 4 years

Qualification type:

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

Department:

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

410

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

–

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

–

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met. • Mathematics – 65%.

Career opportunities:

Chartered accountant with additional specialist skills in the information technology environment. Apart from jobs in the industry such as programmers, network specialists and project managers, new and exciting careers have emerged such as internet specialists, web developers, and business analysts.

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