Bachelor of Accounting Sciences Honours in Management Accounting
The purpose of this qualification is to strengthen and deepen student's knowledge of management accounting and to develop their research capacity in the said field of study. It will also prepare students for a career in management accounting, either as academics or in practice.
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Qualification type
Honours Degree
Credits
120
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of South Africa
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies
Subfield
Finance, Economics and Accounting
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
These dates are carried directly from the qualification record.
Registration start
2021-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.
Purpose and rationale
The purpose of this qualification is to strengthen and deepen student's knowledge of management accounting and to develop their research capacity in the said field of study. It will also prepare students for a career in management accounting, either as academics or in practice.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
This qualification recognises formal prior learning (RPL)
- The Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Hons BCom) programmes expect students to have majored in the field/discipline in which they register for Hons BCom.
- Bachelor of Technology (BTech) graduates will have to apply for Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)-status.
- Non-formal and informal prior experiential learning.
Students will be given RPL for individual modules if they can produce a portfolio of evidence or undergo any other recognized means of assessment that shows that they meet the outcomes and associated assessment criteria specified for that module.
Entry Requirements
- An appropriate Bachelor's Degree in the relevant discipline.
Or
- A discipline closely associated with it, with an average of 60% or more.
Replacement note
This qualification replaces
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
This qualification comprises compulsory and elective modules at Level 8 totalling 120 Credits.
Compulsory Modules, 108 Credits
- Honours Report in Management Accounting, 24 Credits.
- Honours Proposal in Management Accounting, 12 Credits.
- Advanced Management Accounting, 24 Credits.
- Information Strategy, 24 Credits.
- Enterprise Strategy, 24 Credits.
Elective Modules, 12 Credits
- Research Methodology in Accounting Sciences, 12 Credits.
- Research Methodology, 12 Credits.
Exit level outcomes
- Conduct limited research in the field of Management Accounting.
- Produce a research report.
Associated assessment criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes
These Associated Assessment Criteria will be used in an integrated manner
- Critically analyse and explain research information in the field of Management Accounting.
- Apply the philosophical principles of Management Accounting.
- Identify a viable research theme, select appropriate methodologies and techniques technologies.
- Compile a research proposal on Honours level on a research project in the discipline of Management Accounting.
Integrated Assessment
Formative assessment is done by means of activities in study guides, self-assessment questions in study guides and self-assessment assignments as well as written assignments that have to be submitted for assessment. The assignments are either in the form of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), short questions, essays, or a combination, depending on the level of study. MCQs are largely used at first level. Students must submit three assignments for each module. The marks obtained for these assignments contribute a minimum of percentage towards the final mark for the module. The remaining mark is made up of the examination mark. Feedback on activities and self-assessment questions are provided in study guides and tutorial letters. Individual feedback on assignments is provided by assessors in marked assignments while general feedback on these assignments is provided in tutorial letters.
Summative assessment is conducted by means of a two-to three-hour examination per module. Feedback on summative assessment (examinations) is provided to individual students upon request.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Horizontal Articulation
The qualification articulates with qualifications of other tertiary institutions.
Vertical Articulation
Upon completion of the Honours Bachelor of Commerce students may proceed to Postgraduate study at the Masters-level.
International comparability
University of South Africa (Unisa) forms part of an internationally recognised accreditation system whereby university qualifications are evaluated against international comparators and accredited accordingly; for example, Unisa's qualifications are accredited in the International Handbook of Universities and in the Commonwealth Universities' Yearbook.
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