Fully Online Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

WHAT WE OFFER

An online Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting degree (CA and Professional Accounting streams)
Using practical, real-world examples within a South African context, we provide a supportive community to help you develop your ability to critically think about accounting and business problems to craft creative solutions.
Learning which focuses on delivery themes to build an integrated understanding of the business environment.
Full online support through classes, interaction with lecturers and other students.
Three-year degree programme
- At your option can be done on a half workload or full workload option (thus over three or six years).
Two Intakes each year in February and July.
Flexible learning that fits around your life, whether you study part time or full time
VISUAL – Your path to becoming a CA

Choose between the CA or Professional Accounting stream at the end of Year 1 (access to the CA stream will require you to maintain a minimum average for Year 1 modules).
Support and study material are available online
Follow a structured weekly journey
Lecturers are available for consultation during specified appointment slots that can be booked on the Academic Support platform
Easy to follow schedules and guidance
Engage with a supportive community of lecturers and students walking the path with you
Write tests and exams online via remote proctoring from your home or office.

Series of bite-sized video lectures covering every concept
Quizzes to test your knowledge
Practice questions and past tests and exams with feedback videos
One-on-One live online discussions
Weekly live online group discussions for each subject
Scheduled weekly online classes – option to attend class from anywhere during lunch time or early evening
Mentorship from lecturers and past students
Places limited so that we can provide excellent support
Start conversations, share knowledge, and build communities with other students.

The BCOM Accounting is for you if:
- You want to prepare yourself towards qualifying as a CA(SA), registered with SAICA.
- You’d like to enter the accounting industry and apply for accreditation with professional associations, such as ACCA, CIMA and SAIPA.
- You want to start your own business and want to equip yourself with financial and business acumen.
- You’d like to enter the business world and want to prepare yourself for a variety of roles, whether operational, strategic or as a future executive.
- You are curious, eager to learn more about yourself and the business world and want to be part of a supportive online community who are as committed to your success as you are.
Minimum entry requirements:
- A Senior Certificate with matriculation endorsement/exemption for degree studies (pre-2007)
- A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 50% in four NSC 20-credit subjects, including English and Maths. (Post 2008)
- A relevant Higher Certificate (NQF 5) or Diploma (NQF 6) in the field of business or commerce with specialist modules in accounting.

In the first semester of your registration you can choose to start with three or four subjects.
Thereafter, you do between two and three subjects per semester.
Pay only for the modules that you register for in that semester.
More information on this option

The BCom in Accounting is accredited by DHET and the CHE and registered on the NQF as SAQA ID 119118 (NQF Level 7)
A PC or laptop (a tablet and/or smartphone are insufficient for studies)
Stable internet access that is fast enough to stream videos is required, as well as a webcam and mic.
Full programme fact sheet
Textbooks required
Fees and payment terms
Course Timetable
Programme Outcomes and Structure