Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
Designed to provide students with a robust foundation and critical skills to function in a wide range of financial and accounting tasks in private and public organisations.
3 Years
NQF Level 7
360 credits
Supported distance learning
Flexible & 100% Online
About The BCom Accounting
The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting from REGENT Business School is a three-year programme designed to provide the student with a wide range of accounting (financial and management), auditing, taxation and management skills while at the same time building competence in core focus areas.
The curriculum also includes general coverage of management theory and business mathematics/statistics, and intermediate coursework in business law.
Learners are developed to be able to function in a wide range of financial and accounting tasks and to operate while adding value to both the private and public sectors.
This qualification will also cater for the career and economic needs of students and prepare students for further post-graduate study.
- Broad-based accounting qualification.
- Invaluable in forging a career in commerce.
- Develops problem-solving, critical thinking, decision-making and strategic skills.
Who Should Attend ?
- School leavers and those aspiring to pursue a career in the field of Finance, Accounting, Auditing and Taxation.
- Individuals wishing to progress their career in the field of Finance, Accounting, Auditing and Taxation.
Entry Requirements
- 3 Main 1 Sub / 2 Main 2 Sub / 3 Main (LGCE)
Career Opportunities
BCom Accounting
- Financial accountant
- Management accountant
- Auditor
- Taxation consultant
Assessments
Assignment, Examinations and BACT Test
Programme Structure
Duration: 3 years
Year 1
Semester 1: Modules
- Business Mathematics 101
- Digital Literacy 101
- Business Management 101
- Business Communication 101
Semester 2: Modules
- Business Statistics 102
- Digital Literacy 102
- Business Management 102
- Commercial Law 102
Annual Modules
- Financial Accounting 1
- Economics 1
Year 2
Semester 1: Modules
- Accounting Information Systems 201
- Corporate Law 201
- Taxation 201
Semester 2: Modules
- Ethics 202
- Accounting Information Systems 202
- Auditing 202
Annual Modules
- Financial Accounting 2
- Management Accounting and Finance 2
Year 3
Annual Modules
- Management Accounting and Finance 3
- Auditing 3
- Financial Accounting 3
- Taxation 3
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the BCom Accounting, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge in a range of core disciplines, including business ethics, mathematics, statistics, accounting, taxation and commercial law.
- Demonstrate forefront knowledge and expertise in information systems.
- Provide accurate financial information vital in the organisational structures to management for decision making.
- Demonstrate an understanding of theories and practices pertaining to Auditing in the field of commerce and management studies.
- Apply competence and skills related to general management principles of planning, organising, leading and control.
Student Support
The guide includes:
- Compulsory readings
- Self-study activities
- Tutorial Letters
- Assessment Exercises
In addition, students have access to:
- Online Journals
- Past examination papers
- Supplementary learning materials available
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