Research the Future of finance with a master’s or a doctoral degree from anywhere.

Dear Prospective Candidate,

The Future of Accounting will be shaped by those who ask the right questions

You have mastered the numbers. You have led through volatility, guided listed entities through regulatory change, and answered to boards, markets and shareholders. The question that now defines the next chapter of your career is different: what knowledge will you create?

The world of accounting is changing at an unprecedented pace. Climate finance is reshaping investment decisions. Artificial intelligence is redefining your corporate strategy from basic task automation to strategic workforce augmentation. Sustainability reporting has become a strategic imperative for every listed company. Financial intelligence is central to protecting economies, while governance and taxation continue to shape business resilience and public trust.

For managers, CFOs and CEOs operating at this level, tomorrow’s challenges demand more than technical expertise. They demand rigorous research, critical thinking and bold intellectual leadership, requiring the ability to generate new knowledge, not simply apply existing knowledge.

At the College of Accounting Sciences at the University of South Africa (UNISA), one of Africa’s leading centres for accounting scholarship, we partner with senior professionals to turn decades of executive experience into research that influences policy, professional standards and industry practice. Our scholarship advances sustainable development, financial integrity, ethical leadership and economic transformation.

The College offers three flagship postgraduate qualifications designed for professionals at the height of their careers:

• Master of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences (98587) a research-intensive Master’s programme.
• Master of Accounting Sciences (98656) a structured Master’s with application in areas of forensic auditing.
• Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences (90026) a doctoral qualification for leaders committed to original research that shapes the future of the profession.

Our qualifications are developed in consultation with leading professional bodies, ensuring that they carry weight in the boardroom and beyond. A variety of focus areas ensure candidates can specialise in areas where they want to build expertise.

Join a college that is shaping the future of accounting research in Africa.

Whether you choose the Master of Philosophy, Master of Accounting Sciences or the Doctor of Philosophy, you’ll join a community of scholars committed to producing research that creates lasting impact across business, government and society.

For more information on the College’s postgraduate qualifications and the application process, visit www.unisa.ac.za/cas

Application dates for 2027:

01 September – 20 November 2026

Get ready.