Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

BCom (Economic Sciences)

Bachelor 3 years Full-time NSFAS Funded
Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
3 Years
NQF Level
7
Campus
Main Campus
Language
Afrikaans and English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

A broad economics degree with focal areas in Econometrics, Economic and Management Consultation, Financial Sector, and Transport Economics. Prepares graduates for careers in business, government, finance, and academia.

Admission Requirements

Required Subjects

  • Mathematics 4 50–59%
  • English or Afrikaans Home Language 3 40–49%

Additional Requirements

  • NSC aggregate of at least 65% excluding Life Orientation
  • Mathematics 60%
  • English or Afrikaans Home Language 50% OR Afrikaans or English First Additional Language 70%
  • Econometrics and Financial Sector focal areas: Mathematics 70% (required for Actuarial Science 112)
NSC aggregate of at least 65% (excluding Life Orientation). For Econometrics and Financial Sector focal areas, Mathematics 70% is required.
Career Opportunities
Economist, econometrician in business or government Financial analyst, teacher, journalist Careers in micro and macroeconomic analysis and decision-making
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