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Economics and Financial Sciences
The faculty is situated at the Zamukulungisa Campus in Mthatha and comprises four departments..
FACULTY OF ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL SCIENCES
The faculty is situated at the Zamukulungisa Campus in Mthatha and comprises four departments: the Department of Accounting & Taxation, Department of Auditing, Department of Management Accounting & Finance, and Department of Business Management & Economics. The projected student enrollment for 2024 is approximately 3,000.
The faculty offers a range of programs including five bachelor's degrees, three diploma programmes, one extended offering, one honours degree, and one master's degree. Notably, the Bachelor of Accounting Science is an accredited program by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), catering to students interested in pursuing the Chartered Accountancy route.
The career opportunities for graduates from this faculty are diverse, encompassing roles such as Chartered Accountant, financial manager, tax consultant, auditor, management accountant, business manager, economist, financial analyst, business consultant, treasury analyst, risk manager, and financial planner.
Students have the option to pursue diploma programs in Accountancy, Financial Information Systems, and Internal Auditing. The bachelor's degrees offer specialisations in Accounting, Accounting Science (for the CA route), Business Management, Economics, and Commerce.
ADVANCED DIPLOMA & POST-GRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED IN THE FACULTY
Qual Code | SAQA ID | Qualification Name | NQF | Credits | Duration | Delivery Site |
W63006 | 101185 | Advanced Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting | 7 | 120 | 1 | MTH |
W63013 | 112328 | Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management | 8 | 120 | 1 | MTH |
W63014 | 112324 | Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics | 8 | 120 | 1 | MTH |
W63015 | 80847 | Master of Commerce | 9 | 180 | 1 | MTH |
QUALIFICATION DETAILS | MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS | PROGRAMME OVERVIEW |
Advanced Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting W63006 | NQF Level 6 qualification with 360 credits in a cognate discipline with an achievement of not less than 60% for the majors (Financial Accounting 3 and Cost and Management Accounting 3) and an average mark of 60% for the qualification. | This qualification provides students with the skills and knowledge to perform financial and management accounting functions. It can be used as a foundation for further studies in accounting or as an entry requirement for Post-Graduate Diplomas in Management Accounting. |
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management W63013 | NQF Level 7 qualification in a cognate discipline with the achievement of not less than 60% for the majors and an average of 60% for the qualification. | This qualification equips students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in today's digital business world and prepares them for business, management, and consulting careers. It develops students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills and their ability to acquire, organise, analyse, evaluate, and present information. |
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics W63014 | NQF Level 7 qualification in a cognate discipline with the achievement of not less than 60% for the majors and an average of 60% for the qualification. | This qualification equips students with the skills and knowledge they need to conduct economic research and prepares students for careers in academia, research, and the public sector. It also teaches students how to use their research to inform policy decisions that can help boost the South African economy and the global economy. |
Master of Commerce W63015 | NQF Level 8 qualification in a cognate discipline with achievement not less than 60% for the qualification. | This qualification prepares students for advanced and specialised professional development in business and advanced business research and management. It provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to conduct independent research, make informed decisions, and improve the efficiency of business management processes. |
