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Bachelor of Science in Accounting

P142,269.16

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Course Objective: The Accounting qualification is aligned to the needs of the economy and business hence fulfilling the different ideologies and values influencing the direction of economic policies and how to best make use of the country’s scarce resources. Therefore, the purpose of this qualification is intended to develop the necessary financial skills, knowledge and attitudes in the learners to enable them to perform their financial responsibilities such as reporting, analysis, valuations, and problem solving effectively, efficiently and professionally.

Upon completion of this programme, leaners will be able to:

1. Prepare and interpret financial statements.
2.Analyse and evaluate financial statements and prepare annual tax returns in line with applicable company’s act and income tax act.
3.Evaluate the impact of the business environment in the financial management of an entity.
4.Demonstrate research and analytical skills by identifying and analysing critical data in a given complex situation.
5.Apply relevant management accounting techniques to aid decision making
6.Apply audit principles in conducting audit assignment
7.Apply advanced and critical financial management principles and techniques to specific problems and situations.

The qualification will also facilitate professional registration with BICA or other professional bodies on successful completion.

Graduates of this qualification can be absorbed as Financial Accountants, Cost Accountants, External Auditors, Tax Accountants, Treasury Accountants, Bankers, and Consultants etc.

Entry requirements

1.BGCSE or equivalent with 36 points (best 6 subjects), including credit in Mathematics and pass in English.
Certificate in Accounting and Business Studies or a related discipline from a recognized and accredited
institution with a minimum five years’ working experience are admitted for entry at year
2.Diploma in Accounting and Business Studies/ Diploma in Public Sector Management /Recognized
Accounting Technician Qualification or other recognized professional accounting qualifications from a
recognized and accredited institution with a relevant working experience may be admitted for entry at year 3.
3.Learners who do not meet the above requirements may be considered in terms of IDM Recognition of Prior
Learning (RPL) Regulations.

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Language	English
Level	NCQF LEVEL 7
Learning Outcome of the Qualification	• Prepare and interpret financial statements. • Analyze and evaluate financial statements and prepare annual tax returns in line with applicable company’s act and income tax act. • Evaluate the impact of the business environment in the financial management of an entity. • Demonstrate research and analytical skills by identifying and analyzing critical data in a given complex situation. • Apply relevant management accounting techniques to aid decision making. • Apply audit principles in conducting audit assignment. • Apply advanced and critical financial management principles and techniques to specific problems and situations.
Minimum requirements	Minimum entry requirements are NCQF Level IV certificate or equivalent e.g BGCSE with credit in Mathematics and pass in English. Certificate in Accounting and Business Studies or a related discipline from a recognized and accredited institution with a minimum five years’ working experience are admitted for entry at year 1. Diploma in Accounting and Business Studies/ Diploma in Public Sector Management /Recognized Accounting Technician Qualification or other recognized professional accounting qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution with a relevant working experience may be admitted for entry at year 3. Learners who do not meet the above requirements may be considered in terms of the institutions Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Regulations International and local learners with non-Botswana qualifications should have their qualifications evaluated to determine their equivalence by BQA before admission into the programme. The qualifications must be similar or equivalent to the above admission requirements.
Formative assessment	Modules shall be assessed by Course work, Research Project, internship and a final examination paper for each of the courses studied. Course work component of the modules shall be assessed by continuous assessment (CA). This totals 30% for the CA. There will be a mandatory examination at the end of semester which will contribute to 50% of the final assessment grade. The Research Project/ Practicum will constitute 20% of the final mark. Candidates will be required to undertake the research project or practicum for a full semester. Students who attain 40-49% shall supplement. Students who attain 39% and below shall be required to repeat. Students must achieve at least 50% in each of the modules a grade average of 50% or higher. Fundamental modules may be carried forward to be completed later when failed instead of repeating a semester.
Summative assessment	There will be formal examinations for all modules at the end of the academic year. Theory papers will take hours of examination time and those that involve calculations (Accounting, tax etc.) Hours. The research project or practicum shall be assessed through submission of the research report and presentation
Mode of delivery	Full Time, Part Time, Block Release
Employment Pathways	On successful completion of this qualification the holder may work as one of the following: • Financial Accountants • Cost and Management Accountants • Forensic Accountants • Public Accountants • Internal Auditors • External Auditors • Tax Accountants • Finance Managers • Treasury Accountant • Bankers • Consultants • Researchers
Campus	Gaborone, Francistown

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