Nelson Mandela Metropolitan UniversityNelson Mandela Metropolitan University

Introduction

This programme equips students with skills in the fields of financial management, financial accounting, information systems, internal auditing, cost & management accounting.A national higher certificate in financial information systems is required.

Note: This programme name may change for 2013 intake.

Admission requirements

(Please note that these are the specific programme admission requirements – the university has its own minimum admission requirements.)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Admission Points Score of 32.
  • Minimum NSC requirements for diploma entry must be met.
  • English, Afrikaans or isiXhosa (home language or first additional language) on at least level 3 (40-49%).
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics or 6 (70-79%) for Mathematical Literacy.
  • Applicants with an Admission Points Score between 22 and 31 may be referred to write the Access Assessment Battery before a decision is made on whether or not to admit the applicant to the course.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008:

  • Senior Certificate with at least five subjects, provided these subjects include a 1st Language passed on HG=E or SG=C and a 2nd Language passed on HG=E or SG=C.
  • Must have passed Mathematics with at least HG=E or SG=C.
  • Learners must score at least 27 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.
  • Applicants who do not meet the requirements for direct admission, and who have an SPS of 18 or higher, may be referred to write the Access Assessment Battery before a decision is made on whether or not to admit the applicant to the course.

DURATION
The qualification shall extend over three years of full-time or five years of part-time study.

Careers: Accountant, financial information systems analyst/administrator.

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