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Nelson Mandela University

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Science in Computer Science and Information Systems

The Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting Science in Computer Science and Information Systems in Accounting is offered by Nelson Mandela University.

Program Length: 4 YEARS.

This programme has been approved in terms of the new Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQSF).

Candidates who are willing to become Chartered Accountants will have the opportunity to major also in Computer Science and Information Systems. After successful completion of this degree, students can further their studies for the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and move on to the professional examinations proposed by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors. The completion of this degree takes four years of full-time study. 

Admission Requirements 

Each candidate has to meet the following requirements: 

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry.
• Minimum Applicant Score of 410 for those with NSC Grade 12 in Mathematics.
• NSC achievement rating of at least 65% for Mathematics.
• Applicants who matriculated before 2018 must meet the following requirements: 
• Matriculation exemption/endorsement.
• Mathematics minimum pass mark of HG=E or SG=C.
• At least 31 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.

Career Opportunities 

• Accountant
• Chartered Accountant
• Computer Scientist
• Website Designer
• Software Developer
• IT Specialist
• Information Systems Engineer

Curriculum (Full-time)

FIRST YEAR

Economics

Introduction to Microeconomics

Introduction to Macroeconomics

Business Management

Introduction to the Business Functions

Law

Commercial Law I

Company Law

Mathematics

Mathematics (Special) A

Mathematics (Special) A

Computer Science

Programming Fundamentals 1.1

Computing Fundamentals 1.1

Programming Fundamentals 1.2

Computing Fundamentals 1.2

Accounting

Accounting 1A

Accounting 1B

SECOND YEAR 

Statistics

Mathematics for Accounting

Business Statistics

Law

Advanced Company Law

Commercial Law II

Accounting

Ethics and Corporate Governance

Taxation 2A

Mathematics

Mathematics (Special) B

Mathematics (Special) B

Computer Science II

Data Structures and Algorithms 2.1

Computer Architecture and Networks 2

Information Systems 2.1

Data Structures and Algorithms 2.2

Business Systems 2

Information Systems 2.2

THIRD YEAR 

Accounting

Accounting 2A

Accounting 2B

Auditing 2A

Management Accounting 2A

Computer Science III

Advanced Programming 3.1

Database Systems 3

Management Information Systems 3.1

Advanced Programming 3.2

User Interface Design

Management Information Systems 3.2

Project

FOURTH YEAR

Accounting

Accounting 3A

Management Accounting 3A

Auditing 3A

Taxation 3A

Accounting 3B

Management Accounting 3B

Auditing 3B

Taxation 3B