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Auditor

Auditors examine and audit the financial statements of organisations, helping to ensure that they are run efficiently from a financial point of view, that records are kept accurately and that taxes are paid properly and on time.


Available Qualifications:

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 
Minimum NSC statutory requirements for higher certificate entry must be met.
An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics or Technical Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 290.
An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy requires a minimum Applicant Score of 305.
NSC achievement rating of at least 35% for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or 60% for Mathematical Literacy.
 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A 360-credit Diploma in Accountancy or an equivalent NQF Exit Level 6 qualification in a cognate field.

 

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A 360-credit Diploma in Accountancy or an equivalent NQF Exit Level 6 qualification in a cognate field.

 

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for diploma entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics or Technical Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 350.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy requires a minimum Applicant Score of 365.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least level 45% for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or 65% for Mathematical Literacy.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Senior Certificate with at least five subjects, provided these subjects include a 1st Language passed on HG=E or SG=C and a 2nd Language passed on HG=E or SG=C.
  • Must have passed Mathematics with at least HG=E or SG=C.
  • Learners must score at least 27 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for diploma entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics or Technical Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 350.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy requires a minimum Applicant Score of 365.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least level 45% for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or 65% for Mathematical Literacy.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Senior Certificate with at least five subjects, provided these subjects include a 1st Language passed on HG=E or SG=C and a 2nd Language passed on HG=E or SG=C.
  • Must have passed Mathematics with at least HG=E or SG=C.
  • Learners must score at least 27 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 410.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 60% for Mathematics.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Matriculation exemption/endorsement.
  • Mathematics minimum pass mark of HG=E or SG=C.
  • Learners must score at least 31 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 410.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 60% for Mathematics.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Matriculation exemption/endorsement.
  • Mathematics minimum pass mark of HG=E or SG=C.
  • Learners must score at least 31 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 410.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 60% for Mathematics.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Matriculation exemption/endorsement.
  • Mathematics minimum pass mark of HG=E or SG=C.
  • Learners must score at least 31 points on the university’s SPS rating scale.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 390.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least level 50% for Mathematics.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Matriculation exemption/endorsement.
  • Mathematics minimum pass mark of HG=E or SG=C.
  • Learners must score at least 31 points on the university's SPS rating scale.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 390.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least level 50% for Mathematics.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Matriculation exemption/endorsement.
  • Mathematics minimum pass mark of HG=E or SG=C.
  • Learners must score at least 31 points on the university's SPS rating scale.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 390.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least level 50% for Mathematics.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Matriculation exemption/endorsement.
  • Mathematics minimum pass mark of HG=E or SG=C.
  • Learners must score at least 31 points on the university's SPS rating scale.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 370.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 45% for Mathematics.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Matriculation exemption/endorsement.
  • Mathematics minimum pass mark SG=E.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CURRENT GRADE 12 LEARNERS

  • Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met.
  • An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 370.
  • NSC achievement rating of at least 45% for Mathematics.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS WHO MATRICULATED PRIOR TO 2008

  • Matriculation exemption/endorsement.
  • Mathematics minimum pass mark SG=E.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unless otherwise approved by the HOD in terms of the guidelines provided by the Faculty Management Committee, the admission requirements will be as follows:

  • A BCom (Accounting for Chartered Accountants) degree or equivalent SAICA accredited programme

OR

  • A BCom (General Accounting) degree, with a minimum mark of at least 55% for each of the following modules or their equivalent:
    • General Accounting 3B (RG302 or RGV302)
    • General Taxation 3B (RGT302 or RGTV302)
    • General Auditing 3B (RGO302 or RGOV302)
    • General Management Accounting 3A and 3B (RGK301/RGKV301 and RGK302/ RGKV302)
    • Or a pass in the following “R” equivalent modules: Accounting 3B (R302/ RV302); Taxation 3B (RT302/RTV302); Auditing 3B (RO302/ROV302); Management Accounting 3A and 3B (RK301/RKV301 and RK302/RKV302)

OR

  • An appropriate Bachelor’s degree or an Advanced Diploma at NQF Exit Level 7 in a cognate field of study (cf Rule G3 – 3.1.1), together with either:
    • A pass in or exemption from all the fundamental papers of the ACCA, OR
    • A pass in or exemption from all the operational level papers of CIMA.

Please note:
An elective module will not be offered unless a minimum number of students, as determined by the Head of the Department of Accounting Sciences, are registered for the particular elective module.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unless otherwise approved by the Head of Department in terms of the guidelines approved by the Faculty Management Committee, and subject to General Rule G3.1, the prerequisites for entry into the Accounting Honours modules are as follows:

Admission following completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (PGDA):

  • if PGDA completed in one academic year, a pass in each of the four modules in the PGDA; or
  • if PGDA completed in two academic years, a mark of at least 55% in each of the four modules in the PGDA;

provided that:

  • the PGDA is completed in the academic year immediately preceding the year of registration for the Honours programme.

Admission following completion of the BCom Accounting for Chartered Accountants or BCom Rationum:

  • Accounting 4 (R400): A pass (including a pass on link) in Accounting 3 (R301) or General Accounting 301 (RG301) and a mark of at least 55% for Accounting 3 (R302);
  • Taxation 4 (RIT400): A pass (including a pass on link) in Taxation 3 (RT301) or General Taxation 3 (RGT301) and a mark of at least 55% for Taxation 3 (RT302);
  • Auditing 4 (RO400): A pass (including a pass on link) in Auditing 3 (RO301) or General Auditing 3 (RGO301) and a mark of at least 55% for Auditing 3 (RO302);
  • Management Accounting 4 (RK400): A mark of at least 55% for both Management Accounting 3 (RK301) and (RK302);

provided that:

  • all these credits were obtained in the two academic years preceding the year of registration for the Honours programme; and
  • unless these credits were obtained in the academic year preceding the year of registration for the Honours programme, a weighted average mark of 60% must be achieved for the following modules: Accounting 3 (R302); Taxation 3 (RT302); Auditing 3 (RO302); and Management Accounting 3 (RK301) and (RK302).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unless otherwise approved by the Head of Department in terms of the guidelines approved by the Faculty Management Committee, and subject to General Rule G3.1, the prerequisites for entry into the Accounting Honours modules are as follows:

Admission following completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (PGDA):

  • if PGDA completed in one academic year, a pass in each of the four modules in the PGDA; or
  • if PGDA completed in two academic years, a mark of at least 55% in each of the four modules in the PGDA;

provided that:

  • the PGDA is completed in the academic year immediately preceding the year of registration for the Honours programme.

Admission following completion of the BCom Accounting for Chartered Accountants or BCom Rationum:

  • Accounting 4 (R400): A pass (including a pass on link) in Accounting 3 (R301) or General Accounting 301 (RG301) and a mark of at least 55% for Accounting 3 (R302);
  • Taxation 4 (RIT400): A pass (including a pass on link) in Taxation 3 (RT301) or General Taxation 3 (RGT301) and a mark of at least 55% for Taxation 3 (RT302);
  • Auditing 4 (RO400): A pass (including a pass on link) in Auditing 3 (RO301) or General Auditing 3 (RGO301) and a mark of at least 55% for Auditing 3 (RO302);
  • Management Accounting 4 (RK400): A mark of at least 55% for both Management Accounting 3 (RK301) and (RK302);

provided that:

  • all these credits were obtained in the two academic years preceding the year of registration for the Honours programme; and
  • unless these credits were obtained in the academic year preceding the year of registration for the Honours programme, a weighted average mark of 60% must be achieved for the following modules: Accounting 3 (R302); Taxation 3 (RT302); Auditing 3 (RO302); and Management Accounting 3 (RK301) and (RK302).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum entry requirement is a Bachelor’s degree, or an Advanced Diploma, or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7, in a commerce- and/or finance- related field of study, with a mark of at least 60% for each of the final-year core modules of the qualification.

Only candidates with demonstrated levels of digital literacy will be considered for admission.

RE-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students who have not completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Development Finance after two years of full-time or four years of part-time study must apply for re-admission to the degree. Should such students be readmitted, the retention of credits already obtained towards the qualification shall be subject to departmental approval.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The initial intake into the programme will be limited to 15 candidates: thereafter to 20 candidates per year. Preference will be given to qualified applicants with proven work experience in finance departments of development banking and non-banking finance institutions, government-linked development finance departments or other institutions like municipalities and NGOs. However, every year, 4 places will be reserved for top-performing applicants. 

STATUTORY AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Recognition of Prior Learning: Applicants who do not meet the direct admission requirements as stipulated, but who can demonstrate experiential or work-based learning at an equivalent level (NQF 7) may be considered for RPL provided a proper structured assessment of the prior learning is conducted in terms of the NMU RPL Policy. Such candidates may be required to broaden their knowledge base by enrolling for identified preliminary modules prior to admission or parallel modules after admission.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum entry requirement is a Bachelor’s degree, or an Advanced Diploma, or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7, in a commerce- and/or finance- related field of study, with a mark of at least 60% for each of the final-year core modules of the qualification.

Only candidates with demonstrated levels of digital literacy will be considered for admission.

RE-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students who have not completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Development Finance after two years of full-time or four years of part-time study must apply for re-admission to the degree. Should such students be readmitted, the retention of credits already obtained towards the qualification shall be subject to departmental approval.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The initial intake into the programme will be limited to 15 candidates: thereafter to 20 candidates per year. Preference will be given to qualified applicants with proven work experience in finance departments of development banking and non-banking finance institutions, government-linked development finance departments or other institutions like municipalities and NGOs. However, every year, 4 places will be reserved for top-performing applicants. 

STATUTORY AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Recognition of Prior Learning: Applicants who do not meet the direct admission requirements as stipulated, but who can demonstrate experiential or work-based learning at an equivalent level (NQF 7) may be considered for RPL provided a proper structured assessment of the prior learning is conducted in terms of the NMU RPL Policy. Such candidates may be required to broaden their knowledge base by enrolling for identified preliminary modules prior to admission or parallel modules after admission.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A relevant NQF level 7 Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma with:

  • Auditing and Management Accounting as majors;
  • An average final mark of 55% in the final year modules; or
  • A relevant degree or advanced diploma approved by Senate coupled with prior learning, which should comprise at least three years’ experience in the field of Internal Auditing.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A relevant NQF level 7 Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma with:

  • Auditing and Management Accounting as majors;
  • An average final mark of 55% in the final year modules; or
  • A relevant degree or advanced diploma approved by Senate coupled with prior learning, which should comprise at least three years’ experience in the field of Internal Auditing.

 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

 
A cognate honours degree, postgraduate diploma, 480-credit bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification at NQF Exit Level 8, with all major modules passed with at least 60% or attained at an equivalent grade and level. 
 
Included in the above will be a level-appropriate externally-examined and/or moderated research project, mini-dissertation or treatise of at least 8,000 - 10,000 words and a module in research methods/ methodology, each passed with at least 60% or attained at an equivalent grade and level. 
 
Candidates considered for admission on the strength of a qualification that does not include a module in research methods/methodology and a research project, mini-dissertation or treatise of at least 8,000 - 10,000 words will be required to complete and pass such additional modules at the appropriate level, each with at least 60% prior to acceptance for registration for the master’s degree. 
 
Students in possession of a cognate Bachelor of Technology degree (BTech) may be admitted with the understanding that additional requirements as a condition for admission may be recommended by the HOD for approval by the RTIC of the relevant School within the Faculty. Such additional requirements may include, but are not limited to, the following:  
 
Register for and pass, with at least 60% or attain at an equivalent grade, an additional module or modules at the appropriate level; 
 
Obtain a further 120-credit qualification at the appropriate level (e.g. a cognate postgraduate diploma or an honours degree); 
 
Submit and orally defend a draft research proposal. 

 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

 
A cognate honours degree, postgraduate diploma, 480-credit bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification at NQF Exit Level 8, with all major modules passed with at least 60% or attained at an equivalent grade and level. 
 
Included in the above will be a level-appropriate externally-examined and/or moderated research project, mini-dissertation or treatise of at least 8,000 - 10,000 words and a module in research methods/ methodology, each passed with at least 60% or attained at an equivalent grade and level. 
 
Candidates considered for admission on the strength of a qualification that does not include a module in research methods/methodology and a research project, mini-dissertation or treatise of at least 8,000 - 10,000 words will be required to complete and pass such additional modules at the appropriate level, each with at least 60% prior to acceptance for registration for the master’s degree. 
 
Students in possession of a cognate Bachelor of Technology degree (BTech) may be admitted with the understanding that additional requirements as a condition for admission may be recommended by the HOD for approval by the RTIC of the relevant School within the Faculty. Such additional requirements may include, but are not limited to, the following:  
 
Register for and pass, with at least 60% or attain at an equivalent grade, an additional module or modules at the appropriate level; 
 
Obtain a further 120-credit qualification at the appropriate level (e.g. a cognate postgraduate diploma or an honours degree); 
 
Submit and orally defend a draft research proposal. 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Unless Senate decides otherwise, candidates shall be admitted to the studies for the degree of Master of Commerce (Taxation) if they:

  • have obtained the degree of BCom (Hons) (Accounting) or the equivalent thereof, or
  • have, in the opinion of Senate, attained through practical experience or otherwise a level of competence which is adequate for the purpose of postgraduate studies in Taxation.

Applicants may be required to write an entrance examination depending on their academic background in taxation.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS  

 
A cognate master’s degree by research only, passed with at least 60% or an equivalent grade that reflects a relevant standard of knowledge in a particular field as well as research competence  
 
OR 
 
A cognate master’s degree by course work and research, with the treatise or mini-dissertation passed with at least 60% or an equivalent grade. In addition, a pass of at least 60% or an equivalent grade should have been attained for each of the course work modules.  
 
Candidates who have completed their master’s degree by course work and treatise or mini-dissertation may be required to do and pass an approved research methodology module, at the appropriate level, with at least a 60% or an equivalent grade, should such a module not have been included in their learning programme. 
 
Candidates who have not met all of the criteria as outlined above, may apply for provisional registration for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and will be required to register for and pass, with at least 60% or an equivalent grade, a module or modules as recommended by the HOD for approval by the RTI Committee of the relevant School within the Faculty 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS  

 
A cognate master’s degree by research only, passed with at least 60% or an equivalent grade that reflects a relevant standard of knowledge in a particular field as well as research competence  
 
OR 
 
A cognate master’s degree by course work and research, with the treatise or mini-dissertation passed with at least 60% or an equivalent grade. In addition, a pass of at least 60% or an equivalent grade should have been attained for each of the course work modules.  
 
Candidates who have completed their master’s degree by course work and treatise or mini-dissertation may be required to do and pass an approved research methodology module, at the appropriate level, with at least a 60% or an equivalent grade, should such a module not have been included in their learning programme. 
 
Candidates who have not met all of the criteria as outlined above, may apply for provisional registration for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and will be required to register for and pass, with at least 60% or an equivalent grade, a module or modules as recommended by the HOD for approval by the RTI Committee of the relevant School within the Faculty 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS  

 
A cognate master’s degree by research only, passed with at least 60% or an equivalent grade that reflects a relevant standard of knowledge in a particular field as well as research competence  
 
OR 
 
A cognate master’s degree by course work and research, with the treatise or mini-dissertation passed with at least 60% or an equivalent grade. In addition, a pass of at least 60% or an equivalent grade should have been attained for each of the course work modules.  
 
Candidates who have completed their master’s degree by course work and treatise or mini-dissertation may be required to do and pass an approved research methodology module, at the appropriate level, with at least a 60% or an equivalent grade, should such a module not have been included in their learning programme. 
 
Candidates who have not met all of the criteria as outlined above, may apply for provisional registration for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and will be required to register for and pass, with at least 60% or an equivalent grade, a module or modules as recommended by the HOD for approval by the RTI Committee of the relevant School within the Faculty 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS  

 
A cognate master’s degree by research only, passed with at least 60% or an equivalent grade that reflects a relevant standard of knowledge in a particular field as well as research competence  
 
OR 
 
A cognate master’s degree by course work and research, with the treatise or mini-dissertation passed with at least 60% or an equivalent grade. In addition, a pass of at least 60% or an equivalent grade should have been attained for each of the course work modules.  
 
Candidates who have completed their master’s degree by course work and treatise or mini-dissertation may be required to do and pass an approved research methodology module, at the appropriate level, with at least a 60% or an equivalent grade, should such a module not have been included in their learning programme. 
 
Candidates who have not met all of the criteria as outlined above, may apply for provisional registration for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and will be required to register for and pass, with at least 60% or an equivalent grade, a module or modules as recommended by the HOD for approval by the RTI Committee of the relevant School within the Faculty