The Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting prepares the student to enter a range of professional careers in the exciting field of accounting. Students qualified in this field of study will be able to provide competent and effective accounting services in a range of industries. This programme provides a solid grounding in the academic theory underpinning the main concepts of the field of Accounting.
The curriculum includes a significant practical component based on assignments and case studies. A range of more generalised modules such as Business Communication and Computer Skills, which are regarded as essential in today’s competitive business environment are also included in the programme.
Entry requirements
We look for passionate and committed students and encourage applications from students with a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Every application to LCIBS is considered very carefully on its individual merits.
Route of entry: Academic Qualifications
- Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) with 36 points and above including English language or equivalent.
- An appropriate Further Education and Training Certificate such as LCCI (Marketing Management) or equivalent.
- Any relevant qualification at NCQF Levels 5 or 6 may render the candidate eligible for exemptions or credit transfer in accordance with applicable University policies.
- Relevant experience in the business sector
- Employment experience
- Prior learning
English language requirements:
Language Qualification | Score Required |
|---|---|
IELTS | 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in any component |
PTE Academic | A minimum of 56 |
LCIBS ELP Test | 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in any component |
Applicants should contact the College directly regarding English language requirements when considering making an application.
If a student requires support achieving the required standard of English language skills, a range of English for University courses is offered free of charge. Find out more
Programme Structure:
Year |
Semester |
Modules |
Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Accounting and Finance* | 10 |
| 1 | 1 | End-User Computing | 10 |
| 1 | 1 | English Language Skills and Academic Literacy in Accounting | 10 |
| 1 | 1 | Fundamentals of Operations Management | 10 |
| 1 | 1 | Principles of Human Resource Management | 10 |
| 1 | 1 | Principles of Management | 10 |
| 1 | 1 | Principles of Marketing | 10 |
| 1 | 2 | Business Communication | 15 |
| 1 | 2 | Business Mathematics | 10 |
| 1 | 2 | Financial Accounting I* | 15 |
| 1 | 2 | Functional Areas of Management | 15 |
| 1 | 2 | Fundamentals of Project Management | 10 |
| Total year credits | 135 |
Year |
Semester |
Modules |
Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Business Ethics | 15 |
| 2 | 1 | Commercial Law I | 15 |
| 2 | 1 | Financial Accounting II | 15 |
| 2 | 1 | Internal Auditing* | 15 |
| 2 | 1 | Microeconomics | 15 |
| 2 | 1 | ACCN Elective 1: | 15 |
| 2 | 1 | ACCN Elective 2: | 15 |
| 2 | 2 | Commercial Law II | 15 |
| 2 | 2 | Cost and Management Accounting I | 15 |
| 2 | 2 | Macroeconomics | 15 |
| 2 | 2 | Taxation I | 15 |
| Total year credits | 165 |
Year |
Semester |
Modules |
Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | Accounting Information Systems | 15 |
| 3 | 1 | Business Statistics | 15 |
| 3 | 1 | Cost and Management Accounting II | 15 |
| 3 | 1 | Financial Accounting III | 15 |
| 3 | 1 | Research Methods | 15 |
| 3 | 1 | Work Integrated Learning ACCN | 45 |
| 3 | 2 | Auditing | 15 |
| 3 | 2 | Corporate Finance | 15 |
| 3 | 2 | Financial Reporting I | 15 |
| 3 | 2 | Financial Reporting II | 15 |
| 3 | 2 | Research Capstone Project ACCN | 20 |
| 3 | 2 | Taxation II | 15 |
| Total year credits | 165 |
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