Durban University of Technology DUT Handbook

Faculty of Accounting and Informatics

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
In addition to Rule G24 of the General Rules of the DUT, the following shall apply: The candidate must have been awarded an Honours Degree (New HEQSF) or Postn Graduate Diploma qualification in the field of either Financial Accounting, Management
Accounting, Taxation or Auditing. Candidates who have completed an Honours Degree or a BTech qualification in any accounting discipline (as noted above) on the old HEQF, may be considered for the Master’s Degree on condition that they are above to obtain a status for level 8 which may entail additional courses required as determined by the department.
An introductory, interview with the Head of Department will be required and each application will be considered on merit.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMME
This instructional programme comprises a research project culminating in a dissertation.
In their dissertation students must prove that they understand a particular problem in the industry in which they have done research, are able to analyse and set it out
logically, are able to arrive at logical conclusions or a diagnosis, and are then able to make proposals for the improvement/the elimination of the problem. The dissertation must comply with the normal general technical requirements and rules with regard to scope, quality and layout per Rule G43.
DURATION OF COMPLETION OF QUALIFICATION:
NORMAL DURATION
Two years full- time and three part-time.
MAXIMUM DURATION
The maximum duration of 3 years full-time or part-time registration, which is in accordance with Rules G17(2), and G24(2). The periods of study at another institution or department will be included in the assessment.