The Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting at NWU's Vanderbijlpark campus is a three-year degree that provides a solid grounding in financial accounting, management accounting, taxation, and auditing within the South African regulatory and business framework. Students develop the technical competencies and professional foundation needed for careers in corporate finance, public sector accounting, and the broader financial services sector. The degree is positioned as an accessible entry point into accounting studies, with a lower APS requirement than the Chartered Accountancy stream, making it suitable for students who wish to build their accounting career through professional certification pathways such as SAIPA or SAICA bridging programmes. Graduates are equipped for a range of accounting and finance support roles across South African industry.
Mathematics: Level 3 (40-49%)
English: Level 4 (50-59%)
APS: 24