Short Learning Programme / 4IR: Perspectives for Professionals in Business
Short Learning Programme

4IR: Perspectives for Professionals in Business

Instructor
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Department of Accountancy

Last updated

22 May, 2025

About Course

Description:

The purpose of this short-learning programme is to introduce students specialising in the fields of accountancy, taxation, auditing and assurance, risk management and control, financial management, and management decision-making to the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, such as data processing/analysis and artificial intelligence from the perspective of accountants.

Admission Requirements:

The minimum requirement is a completed secondary education or an equivalent NQF level 5 qualification.

A degree or advanced diploma or equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 is recommended. 

This SLP will only be offered if there is sufficient interest.

Course Curriculum

• Background to IR 4.0 from an accounting perspective:  

  • Previous revolutions
  • Focus on IR 4.0
  • Advantages and disadvantages.
  • Trajectory of Accounting with regards to IR 4.0 (past, present, future).

• Elements of IR 4.0 technologies in Accountancy:

  • Blockchain: Distributed Ledger Technology and Smart Contracts
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning: Big Data (including big data analytics) and Predictive Analytics
  • Natural Language Processing

• Ethical considerations for accountants in 4IR. 

Your Instructors

Department of Accountancy

Department of Accountancy

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Course Dates

  • Enrollment Opens: Monday, 03 Feb 2025
  • Enrollment Closes: Friday, 31 Oct 2025
  • Course Starts: Monday, 03 Feb 2025
  • Course Ends: Sunday, 30 Nov 2025

Fees & Levies *

  • South African students:
    • No ICT levy is charged for programmes under 60 credits.
    • For programmes of 60 credits or more, a registration fee of R500 and an ICT levy of R650 apply.
  • International students: No levies charged.
  • Programme duration ≤ 600 hours: No levies charged.
  • Programme duration > 600 hours: International levy applies.
  • Subsidised programmes (e.g., MPH): No levies charged.

* Fees are subject to change; please confirm during registration.

4IR: Perspectives for Professionals in Business
R 4680*
This course includes:
Duration 40 hours
Focus Area Digital revolution
Accredited No
NQF Level n/a
Mode of Delivery Self-paced
Skill Level Intermediate
Start Date 2/3/2025