BCom Informatics Information Systems at University of Pretoria

BCom (Informatics Information Systems) studies the application and use of computers and information systems in the organization.

The use of information technology by organizations is growing exponentially and new, more complex, and challenging applications are explored and developed on a daily basis.

Minimum admission requirements

To be able to register, candidates must comply with the minimum requirements for degree studies, as well as with the minimum requirements for the relevant program.

The calculation of an Admission Point Score (APS) is based on a candidate’s achievement in any SIX recognized NSC 20-credit subjects by using the NSC seven-point rating scale.

Life Orientation is a 10-credit subject and may not be used for calculating the APS.

Life Orientation is also not a faculty-specific subject requirement.

Duration: 3 years

Career Opportunities

Managers in the information technology environment, computer software or hardware support services, computer systems analysts, financial information systems analysts, business analysts, information facilitators, IT training officers, systems developers, business systems analysts.

The analytical, technical, business, and communication skills gained through the BCom with specialization in IS can lead to a wide range of career choices, including Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Consultant, Analyst Programmer, Application Developer, Technology Architect, Database Administrator, UX/ UI Designer.

Is BCom informatics in demand?

There is a tremendous demand for business informatics specialists on the job market in a wide array of industries.

They work at IT service companies and in management consulting, in the financial services sector, and in auditing firms as well as in industry, healthcare, or government service.

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Informatics Jobs by Salary

Job TitleRangeAverage
Job Title: Business Analyst, ITRange: R235k – R536kAverage: R374,715
Software DeveloperRange: R171k – R571kAverage: R336,271
Senior Business AnalystRange: R400k – R920kAverage: R622,296
Software Development ManagerRange: R394k – R1mAverage: R708,797