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Stellenbosch University

Master of Accounting in Management Accounting

The Master of Accounting in Management Accounting in Accounting is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Master of Accounting in Management Accounting offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Admission requirements

A BAccHons degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (after obtaining a recognised Bachelor’s degree) or a similar qualification from another university, plus any additional preparatory work approved by Senate for this purpose.

Further requirements

Academic achievement in Management Accounting, as subject and in general, at postgraduate level during previous studies (minimum of 60%) is required. Registration as CA(SA) is required.

Prior to admission to the Master’s programme, the student must have knowledge of research methodology, including, where applicable, quantitative empirical research methods. The programme coordinator may require the student to complete appropriate methodology modules prior to commencing with the programme.

Assessment and examination

The thesis and a related article publishable in an accredited journal are assessed according to the requirements set by the School of Accountancy as agreed on with the student.

Programme content

A minimum of 180 credits.

A thesis, which is the result of a research project in accordance with the requirements set by the School of Accountancy, as well as a related article publishable in an accredited journal.

Students must attend a writing skills workshop in respect of writing a research proposal, presented by the Language Centre.

Programme module

180 MAcc Management Accounting (Thesis option)

All modules are compulsory.

180 Thesis: Management Accounting