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Master of Commerce specialising in Financial Reporting, Analysis & Governance at University of Cape Town

University of Cape Town, South Africa

Programme overview

Part-time MCom by coursework and a 90-credit minor dissertation focused on real-world applications that build leadership skills in accounting, corporate financial analysis and corporate governance decision making.

Faculty: Faculty of Commerce  |  Department: Department of Accounting  |  Duration: Part-time; up to 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Four block-release modules: Research Methods (FRAG), Corporate Governance and Risk Management, Financial and External Reporting and Corporate Financial Analysis, plus a minor dissertation (180 credits in total).

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Application information

Entry requirements

An NQF level 8 qualification in Accounting and/or Finance, or relevant work experience in Accounting and/or Finance, or CA(SA). Applicants may be required to interview.

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.

The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za

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