Information for each of the courses can be found on SAICA’s website: https://www.saica.org.za/initiatives/competency-framework/online-learning-programmes/wits-online-cvo-programme
Students can complete one or more of the courses in any order but it is recommended that they be completed consecutively in the order outlined above. (Students cannot complete all courses in one semester)
Currently, the rules set by the Department of Higher Education do not allow students to obtain short course certificates in addition to the post-graduate qualification. In other words, students must elect either to obtain one or more short course certificates or the postgraduate qualification (following the routes as outlined below in registration option B or C).
R25,300.00
Next intake date to be confirmed.
Duration:10 Weeks
R25,300.00
17 Feb, 2025
Duration:10 Weeks
R25,300.00
Next intake date to be confirmed.
Duration:8 Weeks
R5,980.00
Next intake date to be confirmed.
Duration:3 Weeks
If you are only planning on completing one or more short courses only (i.e you are not seeking a postgraduate qualification) it is recommended that you register for all courses as short courses with Wits DigitalCampus.
The short courses result in certificates of attendance or competence but do not result in the awarding of a degree or diploma.
If you know at the outset (i.e before you start the first short course) that you would like a post-graduate qualification, it is recommended that you register for the qualification/(Diploma) degree on the Wits degree system. This will automatically result in you being registered for all four courses making up the registration.
If you have registered for one short course with Digital Campus and decide that you would like to be awarded a post graduate qualification after you have completed the first course, you will need to register for the qualification/degree Diploma upon completion of the 1st course. You will be awarded a credit for the one completed short course (i.e., it will be converted to a degree course) and will be registered for the remaining three course making up the qualification.
Note:
Unfortunately, the short course and Diploma degree course systems operate independently. In practical terms, this means that you will need to complete a registration for the post graduate qualification even though you have registered as a student with Digital Campus on the short course system. It is not possible, at this stage, for the administrators handling the registrations to transfer student information from one system to the other.
Apply and register onto degree system at start of Semester (See Appendix A for process)
Schedule:
If meet requirements at the end of 2023, results will be ratified at the December 2023 Board of Examiners meeting and they will graduate at the next available graduation cluster – March/April 2024. Transcript will reflect that that qualification requirements were met upon completion of courses.
Note: can register for part time or full time (see note 1)
Apply and register onto degree system at start of Semester (See Appendix A for process)
Schedule:
If meet requirements mid-way 2024, results will be ratified at the June 2024 Board of Examiners meeting and they will graduate at the next available graduation cluster – December 2024. Transcript will reflect that that qualification requirements were met upon completion of courses.
Note: can register for part time or full time (see note 1)
Student will register for 1st course as a short course; those wanting to pursue the Diploma degree will receive the credit for the short course and then register for the remaining courses as Diploma degree courses. The registration for the remaining three-degree courses would be done at the same time.
Students who decide on conversion from the short course route should complete all processes to convert and register prior to (but no later than 2 weeks after) commencement of their second course. The remaining courses taken will be captured against their registration on the PGDip. A credit is awarded for the completed short course.
Apply and register onto Diploma degree system for completion of the remaining courses in next Semester (See Appendix A for process)
Credit will be given for the complete short course which will appear as “credit granted” on the transcript
Schedule example:
1st course completed as short course (Jan – Jun 2023) could be either of:
Remainder of course to be completed once registered for qualification opting in for following courses:
If meet requirements during 2024, results will be ratified at the June 2024 Board of Examiners meeting and they will graduate at the next available graduation cluster – December 2024. Transcript will reflect that that qualification requirements were met upon completion of courses.
Note: can register for part time or full time (see note 1)
Schedule example:
1st course completed as short course (Jul – Dec 2023) could be either of:
Remainder of course to be completed once registered for qualification opting in for following courses:
If meet requirements at the end of 2024, results will be ratified at the December 2024 Board of Examiners meeting and they will graduate at the next available graduation cluster – March/April 2025. Transcript will reflect that that qualification requirements were met upon completion of courses.
Note: can register for part time or full time (see note 1)
Note: the application, as outlined below, is completed first followed by a registration and enrolment process through which you will be guided by a supporting Wits administrator.
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All postgraduate applicants are required to pay an application fee of R200. The Application Fee Account details are as follows:
Wits University Application Fees Standard Bank Current Account Account number: 200 346 385 Branch: Braamfontein Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ
Please quote your Person Number when making payment as your Reference
Closing date/s for applications
Those participants wanting to apply for the degree will have two opportunities in the academic year to do so. The closing dates for applications are as follows:
o xx
Participants will be expected to complete the online application form (on the link provided above), upload all required supporting documents as well as pay the application fee by the closing date to be considered for the relevant intake.
Please note you will be only required to pay the Application fee and NOT the Registration fee.
Please contact Suri Seeramaloo (Suri.Seeramaloo@wits.ac.za) , (011)717 1037 if you have any queries regarding the completion of the application process.
Please contact Kelly Durjan (Kelly.Durjan@wits.ac.za), (011) 717 8168 if you have any queries regarding the completion on the Registration process.
