Bachelor of Business Science specializing in Analytics at Cape town university

The coursework for the BS in Business Analytics focuses on business practices, while also including instruction in data visualization, data mining, and predictive and prescriptive models.

This degree program emphasizes the process of making data-driven decisions within the context of business.

Admission Requuirement

Candidates should have a first-class degree in Mathematical Statistics from a recognized university, with at least two years of Mathematics.

Candidates with excellent results in degrees in related subjects may also be considered, but it is essential that candidates have a solid grounding in Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (up to HEQSF Level 6).

TRANSFERRING APPLICANTS

Applicants wishing to transfer to the Commerce Faculty (both from within UCT and outside of UCT) will be considered having regard to:

• Meeting the minimum school subject requirements for Commerce

• Meeting the minimum points requirement used for entry to Commerce

• Only applicants who have not yet graduated are required to write the National Benchmark Test results

• Post School academic record:

It is unlikely that students who have failed one or more courses will be accepted and/or who have an
overall percentage below 60 Particular attention will be given to courses relevant to the Commerce Faculty and to the
proposed stream(s).

Entrance examinations may be required to continue in certain disciplines.

Please refer to the Commerce website or contact the Faculty Office for further information.

GUARANTEED ADMISSION

53

NSSC Grade

1 NSSC Grade 3

MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

MATHEMATICS

A-level C or AS-level B

ENGLISH

A-level E or
AS-level D or
O-level B

What jobs can I get with a Business Analytics degree?

Business Analyst. Alias: Data Architect, Data Scientist, and Data Analyst.

Quantitative Analyst. Alias: Quantitative Modeler, Financial Analyst.

Operations Research Analyst.

Market Research Analyst.

What is a business analyst’s salary in South Africa?

The average salary for a Business Analyst in SA is R 42 330 gross per month (R 508 000 gross per year), which is 80% higher than South Africa’s national average salary. Salary Ranges: a Business Analyst can expect an average starting salary of R 20 760. The highest salaries can exceed R 76 500.