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3 Years Full Time / 4 1/2 Years Part Time
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
Duration
All full-time undergraduate degree programmes are offered over a minimum period of three years.
All part-time undergraduate degree programmes are offered over a minimum of four and a half years.
Description
MGI’s
BCom in Accounting degree is designed to enable graduates to proceed into the
accounting and finance related fields. The degree is of a very high standard and requires dedication and hard work as students are required to write numerous tests and exams during the year.
Once the student has qualified, the degree provides the opportunity to proceed with a postgraduate qualification.
The Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants (CIMA) recognises the MGI
BCom in Accounting degree and has accredited many of the subjects.
In addition, ACCA UK (Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants) fully accredits the
BCom in Accounting degree. Students may proceed onto ACCA postgraduate courses and become certified chartered
accountants in South Africa.
Qualification structure
The syllabus comprises of three levels:
Level 1
Students are introduced to the basic principles of
Accounting.
Business Law
Business Management IA
Business Management IB
Economics IA
Economics IB
Computer Skills
Financial
Accounting IA
Financial
Accounting IB
Quantitative Techniques
Business English
Level 2
Students develop an intermediate level of knowledge and skills in the field of
Accounting.
Corporate Law
Taxation IA
Taxation IB
Auditing IA
Auditing IB
Financial
Accounting IIA
Management
Accounting IIA
Management
Accounting IIB
Accounting on Computers
Financial
Accounting IIB
Level 3
Corporate Governance Practice
Financial
Accounting III
Financial Management III
Auditing II
Taxation II
Students who fulfill all the requirements for Levels 1, 2, and 3 are awarded the MGI Bachelor of Commerce in
Accounting degree.
Career options
Cost and Management
Accountant
Financial
Accountant
Financial Manager
Chartered
Accountant
Auditor
Accountant
Tax Consultant
Financial
Accountant
Level 4 (Professional qualification of ACCA)
MGI is a tuition provider for the professional qualification of ACCA. For entry into ACCA’s Professional Qualification, students must be 18 or older and have gained the
BCom in Accounting qualification. Holders of this qualification must apply for exemption for all fundamental level modules.
Professional
Accountant
Corporate Reporting
Business Analysis
Advanced Financial Management
Advanced Performance Management
Advanced Taxation
Advanced Audit and Assurance
Students must also complete an online Professional Ethics course as part of their studies before applying for membership.
For more info
Midrand Graduate Institute
T: +27 (0)11 690 1700
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