PhD in Accounting with specialisation in Accounting and Finance
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Faculty Website:听College of Business and Economics听
Department:听Department of Accountancy
Programme Level: Postgraduate
Programme Name:听PhD Accounting with specialisation in Accounting and Finance
Programme Code: P3PA9Q
Medium of Facilitation: part-time, Full-Time, Online (In partnership with Higher Ed Partners SA)
NQF Level:听10
NQF Credits:听360
SAQA:听96969
Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
Application End Date: 30 September 2025
Campus:听Auckland Park Kingsway
Contacts: UJ Call Centre 011 559-4555
Email: mylife@uj.ac.za
Duration of Study:听2 Years
Purpose
The purpose of this qualification is to develop applied specialised competencies in the mastering, interpretation, understanding, analysis and application of accounting principles in the financial accounting field. A qualifying candidate should show evidence of original and independent scientific work.
Admission Requirements
A candidate who is in possession of an accounting or finance orientated master鈥檚 qualification on NQF Level 9 may apply for admission to this qualification. Alternatively, any other related qualification with a programme-specific minimum level of competency on NQF Level 9, and related experience which is considered relevant and sufficient by the Department of Accountancy. Finalisation of registration for the programme (and/or continued registration) is subject to applicants complying with departmental-specific requirements. Such requirements include an average of 65% for Masters, and preparatory work leading up to a research proposal that is approved by the department. Possible examples of preparatory work are pre-reading, literature reviews, concept development, and successful completion of short courses aimed at skills and/or knowledge development. Candidates may also be required to successfully defend their research proposals at special discussion sessions.
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