Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting specialising in Management Accountancy

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Start your journey to becoming a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) with our Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (BCom Accounting) specialising in Management Accountancy. Join an energetic, supportive community dedicated to walking this learning journey with you and enabling your success. 

The BCom Accounting specialising in Management Accountancy accredited by CIMA, such that graduates from the Management Accountancy specialisation stream are eligible for exemption from CIMA’s Management Level Objective Tests (Level 5 exemptions) and may enter the CIMA Professional Qualification at the Management Case Study Examination.

Our unique approach immerses you in a South African business context, evolving from a start-up to a listed company. You'll gain practical skills, applying accounting theory and legislation to real-world challenges as you progress through the programme. 

On successful completion of the qualification, the student will receive a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting degree, NQF Level 7.

Next Start Date

22 February 2027

Duration

3 Years

NQF Level

7

SAQA ID

119198

Credits

380

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About the Programme

The BCom Accounting specialising in Management Accountancy programme is aligned with the Operational and Management levels of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants’ (CIMA) Professional Qualification.

Through a deep understanding of finance, strategy, management accounting and financial accounting, the programme aims to develop in students the required competencies and innovative thinking skills to ensure that they are capable of adding sustainable value through founding, managing and leading a business within its 
context.

What We Offer 

  • Flexible learning that fits around your work and life. 
  • A structured weekly journey with easy-to-follow schedules.
  • Lecturers available for guidance during the day and after hours.
  • An engaging and supportive community walking the learning journey with you.

Programme Structure

Compulsory modules are offered across five delivery themes throughout the three-year period. These are:

  • Analysis and decision-making (within the business context)
  • Financial Reporting and compliance (within the business context)
  • Risk and governance (within the business context)
  • Strategy and leadership (within the business context)
  • Assurance and other engagements (outside the business context)

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  • A flexible three-year degree that can be done on a full- or half-load option, allowing you to complete the programme over three or six years, with a maximum of nine years.
  • There are two intakes each year (February and July).

Students can complete the programme in a minimum of three or six years, and a maximum of nine years.

To complete the programme in three years, students need to dedicate about 40 hours a week to studies, just like at a contact university. We call this the full-load programme. 

If students can’t dedicate 40 hours per week for the full-load, there is the option to complete the programme over a minimum of six years on a half-load.

Semester One:
  • Digital Skills for Financial Analysis 
  • Economics and Foresight for Business Strategy 
  • Financial Reporting Principles 
  • Introduction to Law for Business 
  • Introduction to Professional Accounting Studies 
  • Mathematical Principles for Financial Analysis  

 Semester Two:   

  • Advanced Digital Skills for Financial Analysis 
  • Financial Reporting and Compliance 1B 
  • Mercantile Law 
  • Principles of Micro and Macroeconomics 
  • Statistical Principles for Financial Analysis  

Students opting for a half-load can enrol for Semester one modules by choosing one of the following options: 

Option One:

  • Digital Skills for Financial Analysis 
  • Financial Reporting Principles 
  • Introduction to Professional Accounting Studies 
  • Mathematical Principles for Financial Analysis  

Option Two: 

  • Economics and Foresight for Business Strategy 
  • Introduction to Law for Business 
  • Introduction to Professional Accounting Studies  

The progression to Semester Two modules is dependable on the specific prerequisite module conditions. 

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Semester One:
  • Management Accounting
  • Financial Accounting and Reporting 2A
  • Business Taxation and Compliance
  • Introduction to Risk and Governance
  • Strategy and Leadership in Value Creation 
Semester Two: 
  • Performance Management
  • Financial Reporting and Compliance 2B
  • Applied Business Information Systems
  • Risk and Governance for Complex Information Systems
  • Strategy and Leadership for Growth 

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Semester One: 
  • Financial Management
  • Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • Legislative Framework for Risk and Governance
  • Strategy and Leadership for Stakeholder Engagement
  • Strategic Management for Sustainable Organisations
Semester Two:  
  • Advanced Principles of Risk and Governance
  • Applied Financial Management
  • Auditing
  • Financial Reporting and Compliance 3B
  • Responsible Business Management

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  • Series of bite-sized video lectures covering every concept
  • Quizzes to test your knowledge
  • Comprehensive and flexible academic and non-academic (psychosocial) support.
  • One-on-one live online discussions
  • Weekly live online group discussions for each subject
  • Scheduled weekly online classes (option to attend class from anywhere during lunch time or early evening)
  • Mentorship from lecturers and past students
  • Start conversations, share knowledge, and build communities with other students
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Applicants require a Senior Certificate with endorsement/exemption or a National Senior Certificate with minimum pass marks for English and Mathematics.

Minimum Admission Requirements

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Candidates who matriculated in 2008 or later with a National Senior Certificate require:

  • a minimum of 50% in four NSC 20-credit subjects,* including English (at Home Language level) as the language of instruction at Milpark Education, as certified by Umalusi.
  • A minimum mark of 60% for English at First Additional Language level will be expected where candidates did not complete English at Home Language level. *Life Orientation is not a 20 credit bearing subject.
  • A minimum mark of 50% for Mathematics or 70% for Mathematics Literacy.
  • Candidates who do not meet the Mathematics requirement but who have achieved a minimum mark of 50% or higher in any two of the following subjects may be offered admission on condition that they successfully complete the bridging programme: Economics, Business Economics, Accounting, Physical Science or Physics/Chemistry, Natural Science or Biology.

Candidates who matriculated in 2007 or earlier with a Senior Certificate

  • Candidates who have a Senior Certificate but who do not meet the matriculation endorsement/exemption requirements stated above, may apply to Universities South Africa (USAf), for mature age exemption (https://mb.usaf.ac.za/).
  • A symbol of E or higher for Mathematics on HG, or a symbol of D or higher for Mathematics on SG. Candidates who do not meet the Mathematics requirement may be offered admission on condition that they successfully complete the BCom bridging programme, if they have achieved at least a symbol of E on HG or a C on SG in any two of the following subjects: Economics, Business Economics, Accounting, Physical Science or Physics/Chemistry, Natural Science or Biology

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

  • In certain cases, admission to the BCom in Accounting may be granted through Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL). Before applying for RPL, please review the minimum requirementshere.

Higher Certificate or Diploma

  • Candidates who have completed a relevant Higher Certificate (NQF 5) or Diploma (NQF 6) in the field of business or commerce with specialist modules in accounting, may also be admitted to the BCom degree.

Minimum admission document requirements

Applicants must, at a minimum, submit the following documents with their application to enable assessment of their eligibility for admission to the programme:

  • Copy of Senior Certificate with matriculation endorsement/exemption for degree studies; or
  • Copy of National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor’s Degree Pass; or
  • Copy of Senior Certificate or National Senior Certificate plus a qualification at NQF Level 5 or above (120 credits or more), supported by a copy of the certificate or letter of completion.
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