Program Overview

Accounting Program Details

Overview

The three-year, full-time BCom Accounting programme includes compulsory and elective courses. The choice of courses within the BCom Accounting programme allows students to tailor their degree to meet their career aspirations. With this degree, students can become a chartered financial analyst (CFA) in the USA or SA, a professional accountant registered with the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA), a management accountant registered with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), a certified internal auditor (CIA) or a chartered certified accountant registered with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Career Opportunities

• Chartered Certified Accountant
• Chartered Financial Analyst
• Internal Auditor
• Management Accountant
• Management Consultant
• Professional Accountant

Curriculum

First-year

• Accounting I
• Economics IA (Microeconomics)
• Economics IB (Macroeconomics)
• Commercial Law I
• Computational Mathematics I
• Business Statistics I
• Fundamentals of Information Systems
• Information Systems IA

Second-year

• Accounting II
• Management Accounting and Finance II
• Taxation II
• Auditing II
• Business Enterprise Law
• Mercantile Law
• Information Systems Data Analytics II

Electives

• A total of 24 credits must be taken from:
  • Human Resources IIA
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Economics IIA

Third-year

• A minimum total of 120 credits must be taken from the following courses - provided that students have satisfied the prerequisite courses. In order to qualify for the Bachelor of Commerce in the field of Accounting, it is essential to note that Accounting III must be completed.
• Accounting III
• Management Accounting and Finance III
• Taxation IIIB
• Auditing III OR Audit and Assurance III

Entry Requirements

• APS: 38+
• English Home Language OR First Additional Language: Level 5
• Mathematics: Level 5

Wait-listing

Applicants with an APS of 35-37, as well as English Level 5 and Mathematics Level 5, will be wait-listed subject to place availability.

University Application Process

• The Student Enrolment Centre at Wits handles all student applications.
• Check the admission requirements for the degree.
• Check if any additional selection requirements apply.
• Submit the application, required documentation, and application fee before the closing date.
• Once the application is submitted, an Admissions Consultant will be assigned to the application.
• Applicants can monitor the progress of their application/s via the Self Service Portal.
• Part-time students are not eligible for NSFAS funding, University Entrance Scholarships, or campus residence placement.
• If an applicant is an international applicant and/or holds a foreign qualification, please note that additional requirements may apply.

University Fees and Funding

The Fees website provides information about the payment of fees and closing dates for fees payments. Once the application is submitted, students will be able to access the fees estimator on the student self-service portal.

Programme Details

• Programme Code: CBA14
• Faculty: Commerce, Law and Management
• School: Accountancy
• Qualification: BCom
• Duration: 3 years
• Study Mode: Full-time

Closing Date

• Application Closing Date: 30 September 2025
• Residence Applications: 30 September 2025