BCom at University of Stellenbosch

A Bachelor of Commerce is an undergraduate degree that covers areas related to business.

Students who study a commerce degree learn functional areas, principles, and theories relating to modules in economics, marketing, human resources, business management, finance, and accounting.

General admission requirements

• Write the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) AQL
• An NSC aggregate of at least 65% (excluding Life Orientation)
• See further admission requirements under the programs
• Also see the Faculty’s selection guidelines on www.maties.com > Apply > Admission and selection

An NSC aggregate of at least 65% (excluding Life Orientation)
• Mathematics 60%
• English Home Language 50% OR Afrikaans Home Language 50% OR Afrikaans First Additional Language 60% OR English First Additional Language 60%.

Admission requirements

For admission to the University you need:
• A National Senior Certificate or school-leaving certificate from the Independent Examination Board as certified by Umalusi with admission to bachelor’s degree studies; or
• A university exemption certificate issued by the South African Matriculation Board to students with other school qualifications.
Admission to bachelor’s degree studies requires that you obtain a mark of at least 4 (50-59%) in each of four designated university admission subjects.

Duration 3 years

What are the subjects in BCom?

Accountancy.

Financial Systems.

Taxation.

Business Management.

Financial Accounting.

Business Economics.

Company Law.

Cost Accounting.

What kind of jobs can you get with a BCom degree?

Accountant.

Auditor.

Consultant.

Company Secretary.

Business Analyst.

Finance Officer.

Sales Analyst.

Junior Analyst.

The degrees that offer the best starting salary in South Africa

Bachelor’s DegreeMedian Starting Salary
Bachelor of CommerceR219 863
Bachelor DegreeR211 000
Bachelor of ScienceR197 478
Bachelor of TechnologyR180 940