Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Accounting Sciences Honours in Management Accounting

The Bachelor of Accounting Sciences Honours in Management Accounting is a postgraduate qualification that provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in management accounting. This qualification is designed to prepare students for lifelong learning, employability, and entrepreneurship in the field of business and commerce.

Qualification Details

• Qualification code: 98354
• NQF level: 8
• Total credits: 120
• SAQA ID: Not specified
• APS/AS: 55

Rules and Requirements

• Transitional arrangements: Students will retain credit for replacement modules.
• Module requirements: Specific modules have pre-requisites or co-requisites, such as HRMAC83, which is a co-requisite for HMEMS80.
• Study materials: Students require access to a computer, printer, and the internet for their studies.

Purpose Statement

The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide students with graduate-level knowledge, skills, and applied competence in fields associated with business, commerce, and management. The qualification aims to prepare students to be lifelong learners, employable workers, entrepreneurs, and contributors to society and the business community.

Curriculum

The curriculum for this qualification includes the following compulsory modules:

• HMEMS80: Research Methodology
• HRMAC83: Research Report in Management Accounting
• MAC4861: Advanced Management Accounting
• MAC4863: Enterprise Strategy
• MAC4866: Information Strategy

Registration and Admission

• Applicants may only register if they have received an offer of placement from Unisa and have accepted the offer online.
• Re-registering students may register for the 2026 academic year once the registration period opens.

Choosing Modules

• Co-requisite modules: Students must register for both modules simultaneously if one module is a co-requisite for another.
• Pre-requisite modules: Students must pass the pre-requisite module before registering for the next module.
• Maximum credits: Students may not register for more than 60 credits per semester or 120 credits per academic year.

Examination and Study Time

• Examination timetable: Not specified
• Study time: Students require approximately 6-8 hours per week for semester modules and 4-6 hours per week for year modules.

Conclusion

The Bachelor of Accounting Sciences Honours in Management Accounting is a comprehensive postgraduate qualification that provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in management accounting. The qualification is designed to prepare students for lifelong learning, employability, and entrepreneurship in the field of business and commerce.