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Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting

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SAQA ID120280
NQF Level6
Credits360
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting is a 360-credit qualification at NQF Level 6 within the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework. It is focused on the accounting discipline, with particular relevance to understanding and working with cost and management accounting information. The qualification was originated by Cape Peninsula University of Technology.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may suit people interested in accounting, financial information and the use of cost-related information to support organisational decision-making. It may be worth considering for learners seeking a diploma-level qualification in the Finance, Economics and Accounting field, subject to the applicable admission requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may provide a foundation for further development in cost and management accounting-related work. It should not be treated as a guarantee of employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. No approved career relationships are available for this qualification in the supplied information.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Accounting-related knowledge
  • Understanding of cost information
  • Management accounting-related understanding
  • Numerical and financial information skills

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting
SAQA ID
120280
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
6
Minimum credits
360
Field
3
Subfield
Finance Economics and Accounting
Originator
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Registration end in source dataset
2026-02-02
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

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