Diploma in Internal Auditing at Durban University of Technology

Programme overview

The Diploma in Internal Auditing is an NQF Level 6, three-year programme at Ritson Campus, Durban, designed to give students knowledge of internal auditing. It is the academic progression towards professional membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors. A four-year extended curriculum route is available for applicants considered at risk on the regular programme.

Faculty: Faculty of Accounting and Informatics | Department: Department of Auditing and Taxation | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

First-year modules include Internal Auditing 1, Financial Accounting I, Business Fundamentals 1, Principles of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Business Calculations, Commercial Law 1 and The Entrepreneurial Edge.

Career pathways

Internal auditor roles in any organisation with an internal audit department.

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Application information

Entry requirements

NSC diploma entry, either (a) English at rating 3 (home language) or 4 (first additional), Mathematics at 4, two further 20-credit subjects at 3 (not more than one language) plus one more recognised 20-credit subject at 3; or (b) English at 3/4, Mathematics at 3 or Mathematics Literacy at 5, Accounting at 4, one further 20-credit subject at 3 plus one more recognised 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 combined score of English and the next five best NSC results, selected in order of merit and possibly interviewed; those at risk may be placed on the four-year extended curriculum programme. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place; selection is by ranking and availability of places.

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: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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