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Bachelor of Commerce AGA (Associate General Accountant) (SAICA endorsed)

Gain the accounting, finance, and strategic skills to become a qualified Associate General Accountant (AGA SA).

SAQA ID No. 84948NQF Level 7380 Credits3 yearsOn-Campus & Online
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Build your future in finance with a qualification that prepares you to become a well-rounded professional accountant. The Richfield BCom (AGA) is a CHE-accredited degree endorsed by SAICA, designed to equip you with strategic, financial, and analytical skills to drive organisational excellence.

Students who choose the AGA (SA) route can, upon completion, enter a SAICA-approved training contract to gain the work experience required to qualify as an Associate General Accountant (AGA SA).

In your final year, you’ll specialise in Accounting and at least one of the following areas: Taxation, Financial Management & Managerial Accounting, or Auditing & Assurance, to meet SAICA’s requirements. Students wishing to advance further may pursue a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA) to progress toward the Chartered Accountant (CA SA) designation.

Whether your goal is to lead in corporate finance, auditing, or financial management, this degree gives you the foundation to make an impact in every organisation you serve.

Curriculum

Curriculum Breakdown Year 1
Subject CodeSemester 1 NQF LevelCredits
500Business Ethics 500510
511Economics 511510
511Accounting 511515
511Statistics 511510
511Information Systems 511510
511Human Resource Management 511*510
511Marketing Management 511*510
Subject CodeSemester 2NQF LevelCredits
500Entrepreneurship 500510
512Economics 512510
512Accounting 512510
512Statistics 512510
512Information Systems 512510
512Human Resource Management 512*510
512Marketing Management 512*510
Curriculum Breakdown Year 2
Subject CodeSemester 1NQF LevelCredits
621Auditing 621*615
621Taxation 621*615
621Commercial Law 621610
621Accounting 621615
621Financial Management & Managerial Accounting 621*615
Subject CodeSemester 2NQF LevelCredits
622Auditing 622*615
622Taxation 622*615
622Commercial Law 622610
622Accounting 622615
622Financial Management & Managerial Accounting 622*615
Curriculum Breakdown Year 3
Subject CodeSemester 1NQF LevelCredits
731Accounting 731715
700Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management 700715
731Auditing and Assurance 731715
731Taxation 731715
731Financial Management & Managerial Accounting 731715
700Market Research 700715
700Contemporary Issues in Industrial Relations 700715
Subject CodeSemester 2NQF Level Credits
732Accounting 732715
700Work Integrated Learning 700715
731Auditing and Assurance 732715
731Taxation 732715
731Financial Management & Managerial Accounting 732715
700Total Quality Management 700715
700Training & Development 700715

Requirements

You can gain admission to the Bachelor of Commerce AGA (Associate General Accountant) (SAICA endorsed) if you meet one of the following:

  • National Senior Certificate

    A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an endorsement for admission to a Degree.

  • National Certificate Vocational (NCV)

    NQF Level 4 with appropriate subject combination and levels of achievements.

  • Further Education and Training

    Further Education and Training (FET) NQF Level 4.

  • Mature Age Exemption

    For students above the age of 23 as set out in the Higher Education Regulations.

  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Possible Career Paths

  • Technical advice on tax
  • Accounting
  • Auditing
  • Financial Services
  • Legal Advisor
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Drafting of legislation and standards

Accreditation

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology (Pty) Ltd is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE), registered with the Department of Higher Education & Training as a Private Higher Education Institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997, Registration Certificate No. 2000/HE07/008, registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), endorsed by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) – for the BCom AGA programme and has partnerships with global leaders such as IBM, AWS, Oracle, Cisco, and Salesforce for industry-recognised certifications.

Frequently Asked Questions‌

What are the admission requirements for undergraduate programmes?

You'll need a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a Bachelor's degree endorsement. Some programmes have specific subject requirements, so it's best to check the prospectus for your chosen qualification. If you're 23 or older, you may also qualify through our mature age exemption or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

How do I apply to Richfield?

Applying is simple and fast. Just head to our Apply Now portal online. If you need more assistance, our student advisors are also on hand to help guide you through the process or answer any questions you may have.

Is there an application fee?

Yes, there is a non-refundable application fee of R600. Your application can't be processed without this payment, however, should you not meet the entry requirements for your chosen qualification, this fee will be refunded.

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