MCom Accounting at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

Master of Commerce in the field of Accountancy This is a well-rounded general MCom programme aimed at students trying to gain a well-balanced degree. This contact-based degree focuses on research and coursework, and it is well suited to external/part-time students as well as full-time students beginning their research journey.

Faculty: Commerce, Law and Management | Department: Accountancy | Duration: 1- 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

The curriculum comprises of coursework and a research report each comprising 50% (120 credits) of the degree. The coursework component includes the following modules (Note that these may not be offered every year and will depend on the number of students enrolled): Students are required to complete research methods, which is compulsory, and choose 3 other modules from the following: 1st Year: ACCN

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum Admission requirements A three-year undergraduate degree with a major in Accounting; A one-year Higher Diploma in Accounting or BAccSc (Honours) – only postgraduate degrees which are in the field of Accounting will be considered (At least 3 of the following subject requirements are necessary: accounting, management accounting, auditing, finance); Professional Membership of the SAICA (or equivalent body); Curriculum Vitae Work experience; Good analytical skills; Proficiency in the English language; Provide a one-page essay on “Accounting being applied in an innovative or creative context” PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RECEIVE ABOUT 150 APPLICATIONS ANNUALLY AND ACCEPT A LIMITED NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS EACH YEAR, AS WE HAVE LIMITED SUPERVISION CAPACITY.

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.

Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications

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