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Diploma in Internal Auditing (4 Year Extended Curriculum Programme) at Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

The Diploma in Internal Auditing (NQF Level 6, SAQA ID 101431) is offered in the Faculty of Accounting and Informatics at Ritson Campus, Durban, and prepares students in internal auditing. The 4-year Extended Curriculum Programme (CAO code DU-D-DI4) gives applicants who meet the minimum requirements but are at risk of not coping with the regular programme the academic foundations needed to succeed.

Faculty: Faculty of Accounting and Informatics  |  Department: Department of Auditing and Taxation  |  Duration: 4 years (extended curriculum)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

The extended first year combines Accounting Literacy, Quantitative Literacy, Principles of Microeconomics and Cornerstone 101 in semester one, with Accounting Literacy, Business Calculation, Internal Auditing and Principles of Macroeconomics in semester two.

Career pathways

Internal auditors may be employed in any organisation that has an internal audit department. The qualification is the academic progression toward membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors, globally and in South Africa.

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Application information

Entry requirements

NSC diploma entry: English at rating 3 (Home Language) or 4 (First Additional Language); Mathematics at 4, or Mathematics at 3 or Mathematical Literacy at 5 with Accounting at 4; two further 20-credit subjects at 3 (not more than one language) plus one recognised NSC 20-credit subject at 3. NCV Level 4: at least 50% in three fundamental subjects including English and Mathematics and 60% in three compulsory vocational subjects. Applicants are ranked on a points system (English plus next five best results); applicants who meet the minimum but are at risk may be placed on the extended curriculum programme.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 4 years (extended curriculum)

Apply through the official page: http://www.cao.ac.za

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