Self-Evaluation by Nedbank Chair in Accountancy & Director of School (6.1.4): This serves to confirm that, the University of Limpopo has a policy on the recognition of prior learning (RPL). However, over the past two years we have not received any application were the alternative entry policy could be applied. Transfer applications, are treated on an ad hoc basis and I have to make decisions regarding the inclusion or exclusion of individuals in the programme. For example, it is quite easy for a student; having completed a first year at any SAICA accredited University, to receive credits for most of the first year units, and also for our students to receive credits from other universities. In my opinion, the informal entry routes (transfers) are flexible and effective and the support which students may receive is quite adequate (also taking into account small classes and compulsory tutorials). Professor C. M. Ambe 6.1.5 Learner numbers The intake into the BAccSc (BCompt) programme was negotiated at an annual student intake of 150 since 2004. However, due to staffing and throughput issues the intake gradually decreased to 50 in 2009. At the September 2009 strategic planning meeting it was resolved that the 2009 intake cannot sustain the BAccSc programme. The intake in 2010 increased to 70; and the 2011 intake accepted 170 new students, thereafter, a minimum of 300 new students will be taken in annually.
SAICA ACCREDITATION SELF-EVALUATION REPORT 2011
In meeting the students’ teaching and learning needs, additional lecturing staff has been appointed. The teaching and learning process as well as the students’ support was enhanced during 2010.
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Self-Evaluation by Nedbank Chair in Accountancy & Director of School (6.1.5): This serves to confirm that, for the BAccSc (BCompt) programme at the University of Limpopo, the number of learners admitted certainly does not exceed the capacity for offering good quality education. This is evident from all the evaluations of physical, technological and human resources as described in section 2 of this submission. We anticipate a higher intake as from 2012 and have made a request to management for the allocation of existing bigger lecture facilities. The need for tutorial venues has been raised and we have tabled the matter to management and it is receiving attention. It should also be noted that University of Limpopo, compared to other Universities, will always cater for smaller student numbers and will always try to provide personal attention to students. We plan to increase our first year student intake to a maximum of 400 by 2013/2014 compared to more than a 1000 students in other Universities. Professor C. M. Ambe