Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Management Accounting at UNISA

This degree is intended for the candidate who wishes to pursue a career as a management accountant and who wishes to be able to register with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). This degree is endorsed by CIMA.

Qualification stream:(Revised Curriculum 2020)
Qualification code:98304 – MA1
NQF level:7
Total credits:360
SAQA ID:101112
APS/AS:21
Maximum time to complete this qualification: 8 years

Qualification admission requirements

Your admission to Unisa is dependent on you meeting the specific admission requirements for your chosen qualification.

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning and with at least 50% in Mathematics,
or
a Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption (or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board) and with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning and with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in Mathematics,
or
an appropriate Higher Certificate in Accounting Sciences
or
an appropriate Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences,
or
an appropriate Advanced Certificate in Accounting Sciences,
or
an appropriate Diploma in Accounting or Accounting Sciences.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirement as indicated above should apply for a lower NQF level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements.

Student fees and funding your studies

Application fee

Pay the application fee once you’ve received your student number:

R120 for online applications

Use the student number you receive from Unisa AND the application fee reference number (ie STUDENT NUMBER 5370810030)

Send the proof of payment to susdepid@unisa.ac.za

Visit www.unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo for banking details and payment information.

Please note that this application fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available.

Student fees

Click here to find out more about Unisa’s student fees, and the bursaries and loans for Unisa students.

Apply for admission

Applications for admission to Unisa’s undergraduate qualifications (higher certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas & degrees) will be open from 11 August to 15 October 2022.

Please take note of the following:

All applications for admission must be submitted online. No self-help stations will be available for applications.

Admission to a qualification is not automatic. It will depend on whether you comply with the admission requirements and if space is available.

Additional support for this qualification via TVET colleges

Unisa has an agreement with various Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to offer classes in a selected number of qualifications. These classes have proved to generally improve the throughput rate of students who enroll for them.

Take note of the following:

Make sure that your TVET college of choice offers support in your qualification. 

Apply for admission during Unisa’s application period via your TVET college or via Unisa.

Registration

Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa’s offer. Visit www.Unisa.ac.za/register for registration information.

What can you do with a bachelor of accounting science?

Career outcomes with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree

Accounting clerk. As an accounting clerk, you’d likely work with the accounting manager or bookkeeper on staff at your organization. …

Bookkeeper.

Certified Public Accountant.

Tax accountant.

Auditor.

Management accountant.

Forensic accountant.

Financial analyst.