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 Degree | Median Starting Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Commerce | R219 863 |
| Bachelor Degree | R211 000 |
| Bachelor of Science | R197 478 |
| Bachelor of Technology | R180 940 |