Master of Accountancy
Purpose:
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Qualification type
Master's Degree
Credits
180
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 KwaZulu-Natal
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
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Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
Purpose
The purpose of this qualification is to
- Provide learners with specialised knowledge and skills about specialised aspects of accounting sciences (including financial accounting, management accounting, auditing and taxation), thus equipping them for a career as a chartered accountant in accounting management areas of the private and public sectors where their participation will promote sustainable growth and development and maximise prosperity in all sectors of the economy and society.
- Develop competent leaders in the various fields of accounting and management possessing specialised and generic cross-functional knowledge and skills, enabling them to steer sustainable development, growth and prosperity in the most appropriate direction.
- Provide learners who would like to enrol for doctoral studies in accounting sciences with advanced research skills and a sound specialised academic base from which to do so.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.
Entry requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Accountancy, NQF Level 8.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
128 Credits for the whole qualification must be completed.
Exit level outcomes
Successful learners will be
- Demonstrated the ability to read, interpret and evaluate specialised accounting literature.
- Display a deep knowledge of the latest advances in the theory and practice of accounting sciences.
- Manifested specialised understanding of the use of scientific methods in the acquisition of specialised accounting data and knowledge.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and solve complex problems in a critical and creative way by applying appropriate specialised accounting methods.
Associated assessment criteria
Integrated Assessment
Assessment criteria are demonstrated fulfilment of the desired outcomes (above) met through successful completion of course-work modules (assessed through a range of methods including tests, assignments and formal examinations, in written and a supervised short research project demonstrating familiarity with appropriate research methods (assessed through a research report/dissertation).
- The research project, dissertation and written assessments serve collectively to fulfil the integrated assessment requirement.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows for both horizontal and vertical articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Master of Applied Accountancy, Level 9.
- Master of Accountancy in Taxation, NQF Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Accountancy, Level 10.
Notes
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2009; 2012; 2015.
NOTES
N/A
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Purpose:
Purpose:
The intended purpose of this Master of Accountancy is to provide the learners with a professional, vocational, and sound understanding of the general theoretical principles and their applications in the field of research accountancy. The qualification will be treated according to the policies and procedures of the institution regarding master's dissertations, monitoring, and assessment of learners' progress in the qualification, provision for learners disputes regarding assessment results and Recognition of Prior Learning. The qualification aims to enhance research capacity and increase access by providing an opportunity to articulate to master's degree. The qualification will accommodate learners with a postgraduate diploma and relevant honours/qualifications on NQF level 8, a minimum of 120 credits achieved at other institutions as well as vertical articulation from relevant master's degrees.
Purpose:
Apply educational knowledge, skills, principles and methods to conduct research methodology as an Associate General Accountant (AGA), Commercial and Financial Accountant (CFA), Financial Manager of an organisation, Lecturer, Specialist in Auditing/Tax/Cost and Management Accounting/Financial Accounting.
This qualification includes the various specialisations. Please refer to "Notes" for details on the specialisations.
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