The primary objective of this qualification is to adequately prepare and equip the student with the essential financial, analytical and managerial skills necessary for success in the field of commerce and industry. By completing this programme, students will develop a strong foundation in key areas, enabling them to navigate and excel in various professional settings. The programme further aims to cultivate the necessary competencies to make informed financial decisions, analyse data, and effectively manage resources within the dynamic and evolving landscape of commerce and industry.

Career Opportunities

Accountant
Financial Manager
Tax Practitioner
Auditor
Business Consultant

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a bachelor's endorsement and achievement in the subjects as follows:

• 4 (50-59%) for English (as a Home Language or First Additional Language)
• 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics

Admission point score of 25 (excluding Life Orientation Skills).

Teaching and learning activities are structured such that they are centred around the student and enable the student to drive their own learning. The focus is on the student learning experiences and opportunities are created for development via feedback. Students must be prepared to work independently using their own initiatives in order to develop the ability to reason methodically and think critically.

Students are assessed using a variety of assessment mixes and tools. This comes in the form of objective tests, assignments, group projects, formal term tests and summative examinations at the end of each semester.

Students must pass a sufficient number of modules to obtain a minimum level of credits per year as per the department and university progression rules.

Prior learning shall be recognised subject to the requirements of each programme as per WSU’s Recognition of Prior Learning Policy (RPL)

Qualifying students are able to continue, at any institution of higher learning, to post-graduate programmes in the field of accountancy. That is, students are able to specialise in areas such as Taxation or Auditing by registering at other tertiary institutions and/or professional institutes.

Students should take specific note of the WSU's General Rules & Regulations (specifically rules G7-G11) on re-admission and exclusion of students to undergraduate programmes