1 Year
31 October
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Management Accounting aims to develop in graduates the skills and competencies that are expected of a practicing professional Management Accountant. These include the development, analysis and implementation of business strategy, including risk and control strategy, the preparation of company financial statements, advising clients on the tax implications of their businesses, and preparing monthly management accounts for decision-making purposes. In doing so they are expected to demonstrate proficiency in relevant technologies. In addition, the programme aims to develop graduates capable of carrying out assignments in accordance with the ethical values of the profession, and that display wide-ranging professional and personnel skills. These include leadership, change management, problem-solving, decision making, communication and management skills.
Applicants for the BCom Honours in Management Accounting must hold a BCom in Accounting degree as set out in LM-U19, or equivalent degree with majors in Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting and Financial Management
The program is offered over one year on a full-time block release basis. As such students can expect to attend lectures on three full days per month during each semester (the lecture block). Between lecture blocks academic staff teaching on the program provide regular assignments and feedback via the University’s online learning management system to guide students through the study material, and are available to engage with students to further facilitate learning.
