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1. ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Programme name
Programme code
Closing date
Min. points
Minimum entry requirements
PRIVATE COLLEGES
Entry term
Course duration
Access route
Notes
DEGREE STUDY
NSC Deg
Senior Cert with Acc 'D' HG/SG 'C' OR Maths 'E' HG/SG 'C'
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
B Com in Accounting
BC-D-BIA
RB-D-BCN
1 3 yrs
1 3 yrs
On successful completion of the programme, the student will receive a Berea College of Technology Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting.
Any NQF Level 4 qualification or equivalent
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
PE-B-BIA PE-D-BIA
PE-P-BIA
31 Jan 2026
1 3 yrs
* See Note 1 below
NSC Deg
20
Matric Exemption
NC(V) 4 Applied Accounting
RPL. Consult institution
25
NSC Deg with Maths 4
NC(V) 4 Deg with level 4 or 50% in Engl and LO and Maths and 70% in the following four vocational subjects: Applied Accounting, Economic Environment, Financial Management and New Venture Creation
Relevant Higher Certificate; or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; letter or certificate confirming an exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf) for any other school-leaving results; Relevant Foundation Programme along with a letter or certificate of exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf)
PE-V-BIA
* NOTE 1: An Applicant with Grade 12 or equivalent Mathematics: (a) with less than 50% but greater than or equal to 45%, is required to enrol for and complete Introduction to Mathematics (FPBMA0) and Mathematics for Degree Studies B Commerce (FPMCA0) before being admitted into 2nd year; (b) with less than 45% but greater or equal to 40%, needs to request for HOP’s approval. If granted, Point (a) will apply.
BC - BEREA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY: D-DURBAN • RB - REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL: D-DURBAN • PE – EDUVOS: B-BEDFORDVIEW / D-DURBAN / P-PRETORIA / V-DURBANVILLE
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