Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

BCom (Mathematical Sciences)

Bachelor 3 years Full-time 70% aggregate
70%
Minimum Aggregate Excl. Life Orientation
Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
3 Years
NQF Level
4
Campus
Main Campus
Language
English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

Offered by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. A mathematically oriented commerce degree with focal areas in Data Science, Financial Risk Management and Operations Research.

Admission Requirements
Minimum aggregate of 70% for the NSC (excluding Life Orientation)

Required Subjects percentage

  • Mathematics 75%
One of the following
  • English Home Language 50%
  • Afrikaans Home Language 50%
  • Afrikaans First Additional Language 70%
  • English First Additional Language 70%

Focal Areas choose one

Data Science Financial Risk Management Operations Research
NSC aggregate of at least 70% excluding Life Orientation. Mathematics 75% required.
Career Opportunities
Data Science: interdisciplinary work using scientific methods, AI, machine learning and data analysis across industries Financial Risk Management: financial risk manager, quantitative analyst, portfolio manager, financial instrument dealer Operations Research: mathematically-based solutions for complex problems in factories, businesses, banks, mining and agricultural sectors
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