Bachelor of Commerce specializing in Management Studies at Cape town university

The degree provides students with the knowledge and critical understanding of commerce and management, and the ability to gather, review, evaluate and interpret information relevant to business and management.

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

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MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

MATHEMATICS

IB Diploma with Grade 5 Higher Level or Grade 6 Standard Level

NOTE Mathematical Studies or Maths Main are not accepted.

ENGLISH

IB Diploma with Grade 3 Higher Level or Grade 5 Standard Level (English Literature is accepted.)

Can I do BCom in management?

Students pursuing B.Com in Management Studies can find career opportunities in the area of retail, finance, banking, marketing, and sales. Some of the most common job options are mentioned below that can be opted by a B.Com in Management Studies graduate.

How much can you earn with a business management degree in South Africa?

According to the survey, the average respondent currently earns an annual salary of R560 285 and the maximum reported salary is R3 000 000. Interestingly, the average pre-MBA salary earned is R297 731 and the average salary earned at the first job post-MBA is R393 783.