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1. ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Programme name
Programme code
Closing date
Min. points
Minimum entry requirements
Course duration
Notes
PRIVATE COLLEGES
Entry term
Access route
25
DEGREE STUDY
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)
EM-B-BIA
National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 50%
in four 20-credit subjects, and a minimum of 40% in English Home Language or First Additional Language, and a minimum of 40% in Mathematics or 60% in Mathematical Literacy
Senior Certificate (SC) with degree endorsement and a mini- mum symbol of E in Mathematics HG, or D in Mathematics SG
National Senior Certificate – Vocational Level 4 (NC(V)) with a minimum of 60% in three fundamental subjects including English and Mathematics; and minimum 70% in four vocational subjects
Higher Certificate (NQF 5), Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) or Diploma (NQF 6) in the field of: Commerce or Accounting
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (Distance Mode)
PE-B-BDI PE-C-BDI
PE-E-BDI PE-F-BDI PE-K-BDI PE-L-BDI PE-M-BDI PE-N-BDI PE-O-BDI PE-P-BDI PE-T-BDI
EM-C-BIA EM-W-BIA
31 Jan 2026
1 3 yrs
* See Note 1 below
PE-D-BDI
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
28 Feb 2026
1 3 yrs
* 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.
PE – EDUVOS: B-BEDFORDVIEW / C-CLAREMONT / D-DURBAN / E-EAST LONDON / F-POTCHEFSTROOM / K-VANDERBIJLPARK / L-BLOEMFONTEIN / M-MIDRAND / N-NELSON MANDELA BAY / O-MBOMBELA / P-PRETORIA / T-TYGER VALLEY • EM - STADIO: B-BELVILLE / C-CENTURION / W-WESTVILLE
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