Duration	4 years
Credit Load	540
Minimum Credit Load	480
Maximum Credit Load	540
Maximum MBKs Credit Load	384
ZNQF Level	8

 

1. PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAMME

The Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Applied Accounting places emphasis more on the application of accounting skills and developing an accountant who is ready for the market. The program aims to:

• develop knowledge, skills, and competencies in the fields of Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Management Accounting, Public Sector Accounting, Corporate Governance and Financial Management relevant to various employment capabilities and careers in the world of work and society
• To prepare students for further studies and lifelong learning in the Accounting Profession and in financial resource management.

2. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
   • Normal Entry

To qualify for entry into the Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Applied Accounting programme, a candidate, in addition to satisfying the minimum conditions as prescribed under the General Regulations for English and Mathematics at “O” Level, must have obtained a pass in “A” Level Accounting and any of the following “A” Level subjects: Mathematics; Economics, Management of Business, Statistics, Computing [Computer Studies]

• Visiting / Harare Weekend School Programme

To qualify for entry into the Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Applied Accounting (Visiting / Harare Weekend School) programme, a candidate, in addition to satisfying the minimum conditions prescribed under the General Regulations must have:

either:

A National Diploma/ HND (complete qualification) in Accounting, or any equivalent tertiary qualification

or:

At least two (2) passes in relevant “A” Level subjects

and:

2 years of working experience.

Confirmation of employment in relevant accounting departments.

• Special Entry

Candidates who have successfully completed a Professional Accounting Diploma or have obtained equivalent qualifications within three years may normally be exempted from level 1 on a module-by-module module-basis. No candidate may complete the degree in less than three academic levels. Successful completion of the Work-Related Learning component at level three is compulsory for all candidates.

• Mature Entry

Refer to faculty regulations

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND FURTHER EDUCATION

Graduates with a Bachelor of Commerce honours degree in Applied Accounting can pursue careers as financial accountants, finance managers, project officers, auditors, tax accountants, financial analysts, cost and management accountants, financial consultants, revenue and expenditure officers, budget officers, financial loss control officers, treasurers of local authorities, financial administrators. The programme also opens opportunities for graduates to pursue further education within the accounting field. Students can enrol for Master of Philosophy in Accounting, Master of Commerce in Accounting, Master of Commerce in Forensic Auditing and Accounting, Master of Commerce in Public Sector Accounting, Master of Commerce in Finance and other related higher qualifications

In addition, with the emphasis today on small businesses, many graduates find great success in starting their businesses.

Level 1 Semester 1

Code	Module Description	Credits
EC131	Economic Principles I	12
BM131	Principles of Management	12
HCS135	Introduction to Information Technology	12
CS131	Basic Communication Skills	12
ACC140	Accounting Concepts, Principles and Procedures	12
ACC142	Accounting Systems in a Computer Environment	12

Level 1 Semester 2

Quarter 1

Code	Module Description	Credits
ACC143	Introduction to Applied Financial Reporting	12
ACC245	Corporate Governance and Ethics	12