BCom (General Accounting & Related Subjects)* *(also offered in Gqeberha).

Nelson Mandela University

BCom (General Accounting & Related Subjects)* *(also offered in Gqeberha).

Programme Overview:

This programme is offered for students wishing to major in accounting, auditing, taxation and management accounting. The accounting programme is intended for students who do not wish to qualify as Chartered Accountants, but who may wish to join the other professional institutes such as the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the South African Institute of Tax Practitioners and the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) and yet wish to include accountancy subjects as majors in their degree.

Faculty:

Faculty of Business & Economic Sciences

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 3 years

Qualification type:

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

Department:

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

390

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

–

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

–

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met. • Mathematics – 50%.

Career opportunities:

This programme is intended for those planning careers in the field of accounting, but who do not intend to qualify as a chartered accountant. Possible career opportunities include: financial accountant, financial manager, management accountant, bookkeeper, tax accountant and practitioner.

Before You Apply

We aim to provide accurate information, but recommend verifying details in the official university prospectus.

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