The programme is aimed at the training of students in the Economic and Management Sciences who do not meet the prescribed admission requirements for a BCom degree. This is the ideal starting point for students who are interested in studying towards BCom degrees in Management or Financial sciences.
Admission Requirenet
Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy Level 4
English level 3
DURATION: 4 years
Possible Career Opportunities
Statisticians have the advantage of combining their interest with almost any other field of study, especially in science, business, medicine technology, education, etc. Some of these fields are as follows:
Education
Biology
Economics
Manufacturing
Marketing
Engineering
Finance
Health science
Public health
Computer science
Epidemiology
Law
Population studies
Chemistry
Agriculture
Insurance
Sports
Banking institutions
Earth sciences
Geography
Government departments
Insurance companies
How much does a BCom graduate earn in South Africa?
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 |
Is a statistician a stressful job?
In general, I’ve been doing this for almost 25 years, and I’ve trained, learned, talked to many colleagues and peers – being a statistician is not stressful by any stretch of the imagination. It’s got a great work-life balance. It’s intellectually rewarding. And statisticians are paid very well,” Mehrotra says.