Master of Commerce in Accounting

Master of Commerce in Accounting is a Masters program taught at Zimbabwe Open University, Zimbabwe. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Full-time: 3 semesters (1.5 years) minimum; 4 semesters (2 y) options.

The Master of Commerce in Accounting at Zimbabwe Open University develops conceptual, technical, analytical and communication skills for the accounting profession. The programme focuses on accounting theory, practice and research methods, and includes a dissertation component for independent research that contributes to accounting knowledge.

Students study through a programme structure with coursework weighted at 50% and a dissertation weighted at 50%. The dissertation is an independent research project with a minimum of 20,000 words. The programme is offered as full-time or part-time, with minimum and maximum durations set for each mode.

Modules

• Advanced modules in accounting theory, practice and research methods
• Dissertation

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Commerce in Accounting at Zimbabwe Open University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Zimbabwe Open University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Zimbabwe Open University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Commerce in Accounting.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Academic route: Honours degree in Accounting or relevant field
• Professional route: Professional qualification recognised by the Public Accountants and Auditors Board (PAAB) of Zimbabwe PLUS at least 3 years relevant post-qualification experience

Please check detail of study units at https://www.zou.ac.zw/master-of-commerce-in-accounting