MCom Financial and Integrated Reporting at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

Master of Commerce in the field of Financial and Integrated Reporting This is a specialised MCom programme targeting the most talented PGDip and Honours graduates who attain an average of 65% or greater in their final year of study. This degree is research-intensive and covers various statistical programs as part of its programme.

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 all courses outlined below: 1st Year: ACCN7026A Sustainability Accounting and Integrated Reporting (

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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) with an average of 65% for this year of study – 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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