Women's University in Africa

What you'll study

Study areas are drawn from the programme's stated aims and objectives and include:

• Contemporary accounting and finance theories, principles and practices
• Financial reporting and advanced accounting techniques
• Management accounting and strategic financial management
• Auditing and taxation
• Financial risk evaluation and risk management strategies
• Corporate governance, professional ethics and regulatory compliance
• Use of financial technologies and analytical tools in accounting processes
• Research methods for independent study of accounting and finance issues

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally hold a relevant bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Commerce or a related discipline from a recognised institution. Candidates with degrees in other relevant fields may be considered subject to the university's academic assessment and prerequisite requirements. Holders of relevant professional accounting or finance qualifications may also be eligible. Applicants must demonstrate competence in accounting, finance, economics, quantitative methods or related areas and may be asked to attend an interview or undertake prerequisite courses where applicable. All applicants must meet the university's general postgraduate admission requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of professional roles in private, public and non-governmental organisations. Typical positions cited by the programme include:

• Financial accountant, management accountant or senior accountant
• Finance manager, financial controller or chief financial officer (CFO)
• Internal auditor, external audit manager or forensic accountant
• Compliance and governance officer or revenue/finance officer in government
• Financial consultant, management consultant or entrepreneur in financial services
• University or college lecturer, researcher or policy analyst

Scholarships & funding angle

While the programme text does not specify scholarships, prospective students commonly explore university postgraduate scholarships, research assistantships, professional body grants, employer sponsorship and student loans as typical funding routes for master’s study.