Master of Accounting in Financial Accounting at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Two-year full-thesis master's at the Stellenbosch campus that trains qualified professional accountants as specialists in Financial Accounting.

Faculty: Economic and Management Sciences | Department: School of Accountancy | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Research-based thesis worth 180 credits with a related article publishable in an accredited journal; students attend a writing-skills workshop on research proposals.

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Entry requirements

A BAccHons or Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (after a recognised bachelor's degree), or equivalent from another university; at least 60% for Financial Accounting and in general in previous postgraduate studies; any additional preparatory work approved by Senate. Registration as Chartered Accountant (South Africa) and knowledge of research methodology are required. Selection requires a mini-research proposal and approval by the School's admissions committee. Supporting documents: CV, letter of motivation, proof of professional registration and statement of research interest.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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