Bachelor of Commerce Special Honours Degree in Accounting
- Entry level
- A bachelor's degree
- Field of study
- Commerce & Business
- Duration
- 1 year block release
- Institution
- Great Zimbabwe University
Entry requirements
Postgraduate: what you need to apply
A bachelor's degree · Lower second (2.2) or better
Also considered: Higher National Diploma (HND), National Diploma (ND), Diploma
Postgraduate study follows a first degree. School grades alone do not qualify you.
Degree: 2.2+ in BCom Accounting and Information Systems or Banking and Finance (or equivalent)
As the institution publishes it
O-Level: Special Entry only: 5 passes incl. English Language, Mathematics Qualification required: First degree in BCom Accounting and Information Systems, BCom Banking and Finance, or an equivalent approved by the University Minimum class: Lower second (2.2) or better Alternative route: Any of: CGAZ (ex-ICSAZ) Professional Level I or CGI/CIS Graduateship; SAAA Higher National Diploma; IAC Higher Diploma (Financial Accounting Management, Cost and Management Accounting, Corporate Management); ACCA Foundation stage F1 to F9; HEXCO HND Accounting; IBAS Higher Diploma Other conditions: Block release / weekend applicants: attach employment confirmation letter (duties and duration in current job).
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About this programme
A one-year postgraduate honours degree, by block release, for graduates who studied the subject to final year. Trains accountants to record, analyse and report financial information. The Bachelor of Commerce programme is accredited by ACCA, which can earn exemptions towards professional papers.
What you will study
Financial and management accounting, auditing, taxation, corporate finance, business law, economics, information systems and a research project. At Special Honours the work is advanced coursework with a research project.
Further study and pathways
Master's and then doctoral study, or specialist and senior roles in the field.
Options on offer
None listed
Source: Great Zimbabwe University: GZU_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"
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