University of Johannesburg UJ PGDip (Accounting)
UJ PGDip (Accounting)
Admission requirements: The prerequisite for admission is a Bachelor of Commerce degree or an Advanced Diploma in Accounting/ Internal Auditing or the successful completion of a bridging programme in conjunction with a degree (other than Accounting/Internal Auditing). Admission to this programme are limited and are awarded based on academic performance. This programme is not offered as a limited contact or distance learning programme.
Duration of programme: Full-time:1 Year minimum
Contact details: Ms R Smith / 011 559 4529 / [email protected]
Brief description of programme: The purpose of this programme is to develop the intellectual and practical skills of the students in the analysis, interpretation and application of accounting, governance and control and internal auditing/ taxation principles. This programme will prepare students to apply accounting,governance and control and internal auditing or taxation principles in practice. Lastly this programme will prepare students for further studies in accounting, governance and control and internal auditing or taxation as a science. Graduates of this programme are also able to register with professional bodies such the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). This programme, however, does not provide access to the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) board examinations.