Master of Management in Management Accounting
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
Vaal University of Technology
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
Official SAQA text formatted for easier reading.
Purpose and rationale
Purpose
The purpose of this qualification is for the learners to provide a specialised management accounting service to commerce and industry.
Rationale
This qualification is intended for cost accountants (management accountants) to enable them to focus on the field of management accounting and improve their knowledge in management accounting giving them the ability to compete in a specialised, highly competitive job market.
The qualifying learner should be able to
- Conduct research in the field of Cost and Management Accounting by applying various research methods and techniques.
- Study and develop existing technologies in the field of Cost and Management Accounting.
- Conclude and report findings of the research work through a written thesis.
- The research may also be presented in article format with a minimum of two articles.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL committee review the portfolio of evidence submitted by the learners and communicate their decision to the Registrar. If the desired outcome is not achieved the learner may appeal the outcome which would then be presented to Senate for a final decision.
Entry Requirements
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management Accounting, NQF Level 8.
Or
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Management Accounting, NQF Level 8.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
- Full Dissertation, 180 Credits.
Exit level outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the field/area of investigation.
- Apply research methods and techniques appropriately and correctly.
Associated assessment criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcomes 1
The listed and cited literature of the literature survey, and the exposition of the research, reflect familiarity with relevant and recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the chosen field.
Exit Level Outcome: Apply research methods and techniques appropriately and correctly.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2
- The listed and cited literature of the literature survey, and the exposition of the research, reflect familiarity with relevant and recent trends in technologies, techniques, models and theories in the chosen field.
- The research problem is clearly identified, defined and detailed in the research proposal.
- The stated hypothesis directs the investigation.
- Logical interpretation of data reflects clear understanding of the relationship between facts in the study and the ability to evaluate contradictory information.
- Information sources are used correctly and appropriately and include a range of media.
- Information technology skills are applied effectively in information searches, data-analyses, data presentation, and the production of the dissertation.
- The appropriate mathematical and statistical methods are applied correctly to quantitative and qualitative data.
- The inferences, interpretations and conclusions from measurements and statistical analyses are valid.
- Language and numeracy skills are applied effectively and correctly in clearly communicating the research problem, its investigation, outcome and recommendations.
Integrated Assessment
Formative and summative assessment by regular evaluation of progress by supervisor and final evaluation of thesis by an external examiner and/or panel of selected evaluators. Theoretical aspects will be complemented by practical input, experience and expertise from industry.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.
Horizontal Articulation
- Master of Accounting Science, NQF Level 9.
- Master of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences, NQF Level 9.
Vertical Articulation
- Doctor of Commerce in Business Management, NQF Level 10.
- Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration, NQF Level 10.
- Doctor of Business Administration, NQF Level 10.
- Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences, NQF Level 10.
- Doctor of Accounting Science, NQF Level 10.
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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.
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