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1. ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Programme name
Programme code
Closing date
Min. points
Minimum entry requirements
Entry term
Course duration
Access route
Notes
UNIVERSITIES AND UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY
N H CERT STUDY
22
22
NSC Certificate endorsement with Engl 3 and Maths 3/ Maths Lit 4
Senior Cert with Engl AND Maths 'E' HG/'D' SG
PRIVATE COLLEGES
DEGREE STUDY
NSC Deg or equivalent NQF 4 qualification
Matric Exemption
Three N4 subjects and One N5 subject
NC(V) Deg
Higher Certificate OR equivalent 120-credit NQF 5 qualification OR 360-credit NQF 6 Diploma OR Ordinary Level and Advanced Level school-leaving Certificate
NSC Deg or equivalent NQF 4 qualification
Matric Exemption
Three N4 subjects and One N5 subject - Mature Age Exemption Applies
NC(V) Deg
Higher Certificate OR equivalent 120-credit NQF 5 qualification OR 360-credit NQF 6 Diploma OR Ordinary Level and Advanced Level school-leaving Certificate
H Cert Accountancy
B Com Financial Management
ZU-R-AC2
MC-D-BCF
31 Oct
1 1 yr
1 3 yrs
B Com in Accounting
MC-D-BCN
1 3 yrs
Upon completion of this qualification, Applicant can apply for any Postgraduate Diploma programme. For further information or
RPL requirements consult institution.
Upon completion of this qualification, Applicant can apply for any Postgraduate Diploma programme. For further information or
RPL requirements consult institution.
ZU – UNIZULU: R-RICHARDS BAY • MC – MANCOSA: D-DURBAN
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