COURSE OVERVIEW
The Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting is arguably one of the hardest tertiary courses in South Africa. To pass, one needs to prove that one can apply calculations, auditing, computation and problem-solving skills at the highest level over all three years of study. The purpose of the BCT’s Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting programme is to afford undergraduate students with quality education and skills that they are able to implement within the Accounting and Financial related sectors. The graduate will have the appropriate knowledge and skill set to successfully bridge the gap of a quality workforce in the Accounting and Financial sector.
Admission Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for the Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting is the following:
a) A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor pass, or
b) An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English
c) A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 with Degree endorsement
d) Amended Senior Certificate (ASC), with Degree endorsement
e) A Senior Certificate (SC), with University Exemption or Degree endorsement
f) Foreign School leaving Certificate that complies with minimum admission requirements for Degree study as gazetted by the Matriculation Board (Equivalency evaluation is completed with the Matriculation Board)
g) A Higher Certificate; an Advanced Certificate or Diploma
h) It is possible in some cases, to gain entry into the programme on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Certification and Examination Authority
On successful completion of the programme, the student will receive a Berea College of Technology Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting.
Duration and Work-Integrated Learning
3 years full-time or 4 years part-time
This 3 or 4 years includes 200 hours to be completed within 3 months
Study Materials
A prescribed textbook list is available from the Academic Department at the campu
Electronic copies of the study guides are available on the Student Portal
Pricing
Enquire at Berea College of Technology campus for a pricelist for the programme you are interested in.
Additional Costs
Students must make provision for additional items such as textbooks, stationery, supplementary examinations, research costs and printing of study guides.
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
Articulation
Students can further their studies both horizontally and vertically
Credits obtained can be used to study at our institution or other institutions subject to the admission requirements of that institution
Credits obtained can be also be used as evidence for RPL for entrance into other qualifications
Student Support Services
Job readiness skills
CV writing, interview training and workshops
Campus Counsellor
Work-integrated learning, internships and post-graduate employment
Centre for Student Relations (CSR)
The Centre provides a free online service to students who require additional academic and personal support.