Master of Commerce specialising in Financial Accounting at University of the Free State

Programme overview

The research MCom with specialisation in Financial Accounting (plan BC685051, 180 credits) is completed through a dissertation or two interrelated publishable manuscripts/articles in Financial Accounting.

Faculty: Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences | Department: School of Accountancy | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

What you will study

A 180-credit dissertation (EFAC8900) in Financial Accounting, with participation in research methodology workshops and seminars as advised by supervisors.

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Entry requirements

MCom Financial Accounting (Research): admission is subject to approval by the Programme Director: Postgraduate Studies and Research. Applicants need a relevant Bachelor Honours degree (or equivalent NQF level 8) with an average of at least 60% and at least 60% for the Honours research report (or equivalent).

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.

Master's applications in Economic and Management Sciences open on 1 April; local applicants close 30 September and international applicants close 31 August.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ufs.ac.za/prospective/study-at-ufs/apply

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