Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Accounting in South Africa

  • Course Name: Bachelor of Accounting()
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  • Course Category: Degree Courses

Bachelor of Accounting program equips students with essential knowledge and skills in financial accounting, auditing, taxation and management accounting. Students gain a solid foundation in accounting principles, financial reporting and analysis. This program enhances critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills, providing graduates with a competitive edge in the field of accounting.

Career opportunities for Bachelor of Accounting graduates include:
1. Chartered Accountant (CA)
2. Financial analyst
3. Tax consultant
4. Internal auditor
5. Financial manager
6. Budget analyst
7. Forensic accountant
8. Management accountant
9. Financial controller
10. Government accountant
11. Investment banker
12. Accounting software consultant
13. Risk analyst
14. Cost accountant
15. Financial consultant

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Accounting

  • IIE MSA IIE MSA, Johannesburg  
    Course entry requirements:
    (i) National Senior Certificate (NSC)
    -Bachelor pass with English (50%) and Mathematics (50%) or Mathematical Literacy (80%)

    (ii) National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V))
    -Bachelor pass with English (50%) and Mathematics (50%) or Mathematical Literacy (80%)

    (iii) Senior Certificate (SC)
    -Endorsement with English (50%) and Mathematics HG (50%) or Mathematics SG (80%)

    (iv) Senior Certificate (Amended) (SC(a))
    -Please contact us for more information.

    Note:
    (a) Candidates who have obtained a registered and accredited Advanced Certificate or Higher Certificate in Accounting or similar, with Accounting as a core module for a full year, who do not have a 70% average for Accounting on that qualification must attend all 12 sessions of Introduction to Accounting (SINAC019) in the first semester of first year. Non-attendance of any of the 12 sessions without a valid reason, will result in the cancellation of your registration on the Bachelor of Accounting degree.

    (b) Candidates who do not have Accounting as a grade 12 subject or have not obtained 50% for Accounting in grade 12 must attend all 12 sessions of Introduction to Accounting (SINAC019) in the first semester of first year.

    Non-attendance of any of the 12 sessions without a valid reason will result in the cancellation of your registration on the Bachelor of Accounting degree.
    Please note, requirements for entry to this qualification are correct at the time of publication, however, these may change.

    Course duration: 3 years
  • University of Johannesburg University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg  
    Entry Requirements:

    -Either Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy are accepted
    -These programmes result in a student graduating with a degree
    -Only Mathematics or Technical Mathematics are accepted
    -Mathematical Literacy IS NOT accepted
  • University of Stellenbosch University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch  
    Course Entry Requirements:
    -NSC averageĀ§ 70%
    -Mathematics 60%
    -Accounting 70% OR Mathematics 70%
    -Minimum EMS Language admission requirements*
  • University of the Free State University of the Free State, Bloemfontein  




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