Bachelor of Management Sciences in Accountancy at Central University of Technology, Free State

Entry requirements

Minimum Qualification: A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with degree exemption, or a National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Level 4 in Finance, Economics and Accounting with a minimum pass mark of Level 5 (60%). Required Subjects & Pass Levels: Accounting: Minimum 60% (Level 5) at Grade 12 level. Mathematical Literacy: Minimum 60% (Level 5) OR Mathematics: Minimum 40% (Level 3). English: Minimum 50% (Level 4) – proficiency in written and spoken English is required. M-Score: Minimum 27. Selection Process & Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) Mainstream Selection Process: Admission is subject to meeting the minimum M-score of 27 and the subject-specific requirements listed above. Selection tests, which may include psychometric testing, may be required as part of the admission process. NCV Applicants: A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Level 4 in Finance, Economics and Accounting with a minimum pass mark of Level 5 (60%) is required. Duration: 4 years (full-time). Additional Requirements: All students must be in possession of a laptop computer complying with Departmental specifications. Class attendance is compulsory. Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) Option: If you are a First-Time Entering (FTE) student and narrowly miss the mainstream subject requirements, you may be considered for the ECP stream (offered over 5 years) if you meet the following: An M-score of 27. Accounting: Minimum 50% (Level 4) at Grade 12 level. Mathematical Literacy: Minimum 50% (Level 4) OR Mathematics: Minimum 30% (Level 2). English: Minimum 50% (NSC) or 60% (NCV). Strict ECP Regulations: Only First-Time Entering (FTE) students are eligible. A student must pass all foundation modules (Basic Transaction Recording Practice, Preparation and Financial Reporting, and Mathematics for Accountancy) to continue with second-year offerings. Failure results in termination of studies. A student may not change from the ECP to the regular programme. Note for candidates who matriculated in 2007 or before: Please refer to the official CUT Student Calendar for the specific Senior Certificate (SC) scoring scale and admission requirements applicable to your qualification.