Overview

Key facts

The contact-based Master of Commerce in Accounting from University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg focuses on research and coursework, and it is well suited to external/part-time students as well as full-time students beginning their research journey.

Classes for this degree take place at the University's West Campus, based in Braamfontein, once (sometimes twice a week) in the late afternoon. This degree is an NQF level 9 degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Corporate Financial Reporting
Theory of Finance and Corporate Policy
Advanced Management Accounting and Control
Auditing
Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A three-year undergraduate degree with a major in Accounting;
A one-year Higher Diploma in Accounting or BAccSc (Honours) – only postgraduate degrees which are in the field of Accounting will be considered (At least 3 of the following subject requirements are necessary: accounting, management accounting, auditing, finance);
Professional Membership of the SAICA (or equivalent body);
Curriculum Vitae
Work experience;
Good analytical skills;
Proficiency in the English language;
Provide a one-page essay on “Accounting being applied in an innovative or creative context”

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

79620 ZAR / year

≈ 79620 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

79620 ZAR / year

≈ 79620 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R79,620 – R84,790

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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