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A solid education in a A vision of lifelong learning A growing campus with a
high-demand field Stiglingh believes that a thriving strong track record
Accounting remains one of the campus is built on measurable The launch of the BCom in
most in-demand qualifications progress, mentorship, and Accounting qualification follows
in South Africa, with graduates meaningful connection. “The tertiary the successful introduction of a
finding opportunities across education journey should be about School of Arts and Humanities
various sectors, including banking, lifelong learning, mentorship, and in 2024 – part of STADIO
business, government, and relationships,” he says. “The mission Waterfall’s ongoing expansion
entrepreneurship. STADIO’s BCom is to stay curious and create an into new academic disciplines.
in Accounting equips students with environment that challenges and These developments reflect a
practical and theoretical skills in inspires, creating better, happier commitment to offering future-
financial reporting, auditing, tax, futures for everyone.” fit education that meets the
and managerial accounting – the needs of both students and the
essential tools for understanding With experience spanning the industry.
the language of business and financial, education, health, and
making sound financial decisions. regulatory sectors, Stiglingh brings Since opening its doors in 2018,
a multidisciplinary perspective to STADIO Waterfall has continued
The BCom in Accounting the role. His leadership philosophy to grow its student base year
introduces students to the focuses on progress over perfection on year. Nearly 100% of its
core principles, theories, and and people at the centre. graduates are successfully
problem-solving techniques of the employed.
accounting profession, both in the “I believe that if you focus on and
South African context and globally. take care of the people, the results The campus’s growth began
will take care of themselves,” he with the establishment of its
says. School of Education, designed
The Qualification to develop high-performance
• Year 1 focuses on building a His previous roles have included teachers for South African
strong business foundation. serving as a director and schools. This was followed by
Students are introduced shareholder at Regarding My Life, the launch of the School of
to business management, a leading digital self-mentorship Law, which now offers three
economics, business program, acting as a strategic qualifications, including a higher
mathematics, statistics, basic portfolio advisor at the South African certificate in Paralegal Studies.
IT skills, and the fundamentals Reserve Bank, and serving as the
of financial accounting. executive head of primary care at STADIO Waterfall graduates
• Year 2 deepens technical Intercase, among others. are not only thriving locally –
expertise and introduces many have gone on to secure
ethical considerations. Stiglingh’s appointment and the positions abroad in Australia,
Students explore taxation, introduction of the BCom Accounting Europe, Asia, and the Middle
auditing, financial degree align with STADIO’s mission East.
management, and of widening access to quality
management accounting, education, preparing capable
alongside modules on global and relevant citizens for the world For more information
citizenship and ethics in of work, and prioritising student- about STADIO Waterfall and
accounting. centred learning, all while meeting its academic offerings,
• Year 3 takes a more advanced the expectations of its stakeholders. visit www.stadio.ac.za.
approach to key disciplines,
with a focus on complex
financial and regulatory topics.
Students also choose electives,
such as corporate law or
technology and innovation
management, allowing them
to tailor the degree to their
career goals.
