Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

3 YEAR BCOM DEGREE
SAQA ID: 118405 | NQF LEVEL: 7 | CREDITS: 360

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
The programme provides you with sound knowledge to understand the essential concepts of Accounting, imparting valuable theoretical principles that can be applied to practical issues and problems. It gives you the opportunity to learn more about a wide range of related topics and discover the reasons why and the ways in which organisations do their financial reporting.
You will learn to analyse situations that may occur in the workplace, make comparisons between various ideas and concepts, and solve problems. The programme will also help you to become a skilled communicator and decision-maker who will be able to take the lead in your organisation.
Study Options
This programme is offered full-time.
WHO SHOULD ENROL FOR THIS PROGRAMME?
Individuals who
- wish to pursue a career in accounting, management accounting and public finance accounting
- are comfortable working with numbers and statistics
- have an analytical outlook on solving problems
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
NSC (National Senior Certificate) (Gr 12) with admission to Baccalaureus studies with at least 30% in the language of learning and a of learning and a pass in Mathematics or 60% and above for Mathematical Literacy
OR
NC (National Certificate) (Vocational) Level 4, with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning and with a pass in Mathematics or 60% and above for Mathematical Literacy, as specified by UMALUSI.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Year 1
- Intro to Accounting 1A
- Economics 1A
- Business Management 1A
- Financial Mathematics 1A
- Commercial Law
- Business Finance
- Business Management 1B
- Financial Mathematics 1B
- Economics 1B
- Business Communication and Presentation
Year 2
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Taxation
- Management Accounting
- Financial Governance
- Strategy and Risk Management
Year 3
- Auditing
- Taxation
- Financial Reporting
- Management Accounting Techniques
- Financial Management Techniques
NOTE: CENTURION ACADEMY (PTY) LTD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE PROGRAMME SYLLABUS AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LEGISLATIVE PRESCRIPTIONS, WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION AND WITHOUT FURNISHING REASONS THEREFORE.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Company Accountant
- Company Secretary
- External Auditor
- Forensic Accountant
- Stockbroker
- Business Manager
- Entrepreneur