BCom (Economic Sciences) at University of Stellenbosch

Economic Science The Bachelor of Economic Science is a mathematically focused degree with majors in Economics and Mathematical Science. You can choose to major in Mathematical Science from Actuarial Science, Computational and Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Mathematical Statistics.

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 jobs can you get with a BCOM economics degree?

General management.

Banking and Insurance.

Business management.

Business consulting.

Economic consulting.

Financial consulting.

Corporate advising.

Business strategy planning.

Economist.

Financial risk analyst.

Data analyst.

Financial planner.

Accountant.

Economic researcher.

Financial consultant.

Investment analyst.

How much does a BCOM graduate earn in South Africa?

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

Economist Salary in South Africa 

The average pay for an Economist is ZAR 831,552 a year and ZAR 400 an hour in South Africa.

The average salary range for an Economist is between ZAR 581,054 and ZAR 1,044,362.