BACHELORS OF ACCOUNTING Full time
PURPOSE
This qualification has as the primary purpose the providing of a well-rounded, technically focused education that equips graduates with the technical knowledge base, proficiency and pervasive skills that will enable them to demonstrate initiative and responsibility, and that will enable the development of leadership qualities.
The programme is designed in consultation with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and recognised by them as a requirement to practice as a chartered accountant. This qualification requires a thorough grounding in the knowledge, theory, principles and skills of the profession or career concerned and the ability to apply these to professional or career contexts. The programme also serves as basis for entry into several postgraduate study opportunities.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The following admission requirements for studies commencing in 2012 at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) are as they applied at the time of going to print:
An Admission Point Score (APS) of 35 is needed for admission to the Bachelors of Accounting degree. Students must also have passed Mathematics with a minimum score of 5.
|
APS |
GROUP A SUBJECTS |
GROUP B SUBJECTS |
|
% |
RATING |
Languages |
OR |
Life Orientation |
Subject 1 |
Subject 2 |
Subject 3 |
|
80 - 100 |
7 |
Language of teaching and learning |
Other recognised Language |
Mathematics |
Mathematical Literacy |
|
|
|
|
|
70 - 79 |
6 |
|
60 - 69 |
5 |
|
50 - 59 |
4 |
|
40 - 49 |
3 |
|
30 - 39 |
2 |
|
0 - 29 |
1 |
|
MINIMUM |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
35*** |
4 |
2 |
5 |
Not accepted |
3** |
4* |
4* |
3* |
* If ratings of 4 or more are obtained for the other recognised Language and/or Mathematics, then ratings of 4 or more are required for fewer subjects from group B, provided that the National Senior Certificate 4x4 degree requirement is met.
** The rating for Life Orientation is divided by 2 when calculating the APS.
*** Notwithstanding the minimum ratings applicable to individual subjects, you must still obtain a minimum
APS score of 35. This means that you must obtain higher symbols in group A and/or group B subjects
in order to reach the minimum APS score.
Please note: The University of Johannesburg and the Faculty of Economic and Financial Sciences have the right to change the admission requirements to this Faculty. A restricted number of students are accepted in certain fields of study.
CURRICULUM
AUCKLANDPARK KINGSWAY CAMPUS ONLY – AFRIKAANS AND ENGLISH
The curriculum below allows admission to the BCom Hons (Accounting with specialisation in Chartered Accountancy) programme. It is recommended for students who intend writing the Qualifying Examination of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.
FIRST YEAR
|
FIRST SEMESTER |
SECOND SEMESTER |
|
YEAR MODULES |
|
Accounting 100 - ACC100 |
|
Commerce 100 - COM100 |
|
Introduction to Law 100 – INL100 |
|
Economics 100 – ECO100 |
|
SEMESTER MODULES |
|
Business Mathematics – MAT100 |
Accounting studies 100 – AST1B01 |
SECOND YEAR
|
FIRST SEMESTER |
SECOND SEMESTER |
|
YEAR MODULES |
|
Accounting 200 – ACC200 |
|
Financial Management 200 – FMA200 |
|
HALF MODULES |
|
Taxation 200 – TAX2AB0 |
|
Governance and citizenship - GOV2AB0 |
|
SEMESTER MODULES |
|
Informatics 100 – IFM100 |
Auditing 200 – AUD2B01 |
|
Accounting studies 200 – AST2A01 |
Commercial Law 100 – CML1B01 |
THIRD YEAR
|
YEAR MODULES |
|
Accounting 300 – ACC300 |
|
Auditing 300 – AUD300 |
|
Financial Management 300 – FMA300 |
|
Taxation 300 – TAX300 |