This programme prepares the student to enter a range of professional careers in the exciting field of accounting. Students qualified in this field of study will be able to provide competent and effective accounting services in a range of industries.
This programme provides a solid grounding in the academic theory underpinning the main concepts of the field of accounting.
The curriculum includes a significant practical component based on assignments and case studies.
A range of more generalised modules such as Business Communication and Computer Skills, which are regarded as essential in today’s competitive business environment are also included in the programme.
Duration
The programme duration is 3 years on a full-time basis, or 4 years on a part-time basis.
Career fields
Students can pursue a career in the following fields:
- Financial Accounting * Financial Management
- Financial Analysis
- Bookkeeping
- Financial Advertising * Business Management
- Cost and Management Accounting
Certification
On successful completion of the programme, the student will receive a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Degree
Admission Requirements
*A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Degree endorsement, or
*A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 with Degree endorsement, or
*Amended Senior Certificate (ASC), with Degree endorsement, or
*A Senior Certificate (SC), with University Exemption, or
*Foreign School leaving Certificate that complies with minimum admission requirements for Degree study as gazetted by the Matriculation Board (Equivalency evaluation is completed with the Matriculation Board)
- Alternative admission requirements
- Senate discretionary admission
- Mature Age (23 - 45 years of age)
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Additional Requirements
- Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and English at NQF level 4 or equivalent
- Foreign applicants whose first language is not English, may be required to provide proof of proficiency in English prior to admission to the programme.
ARTICULATION: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) processes and Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) are articulation mechanisms. The institution reserves the right to conduct a formal assessment for purposes of CAT. An evaluation will be conducted to recognise prior learning. This evaluation may or may not be based on a form of formal assessment and can include a portfolio of evidence submission. These mechanisms are in line with the HEQSF as envisaged in the NQF Act 67 of 2008 and the CHE “Policies on the Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit Accumulation and Transfer, and Assessment in Higher Education” published by the CHE in August 2016.
Damelin may require appropriate combinations of subjects and levels of achievement for admission to certain qualifications