Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Commerce
Programme Type: Degree
SAQA ID: 120689
Faculty: Commerce
Available Study Modes

Programme Overview

Next Start Dates Based on applicable nearest academic block start dates.
Supported Campuses Campuses listed are where this programme is offered. For online modes, campuses are access points for student services only.
Duration Duration varies by study mode.
Support On campus and online modes are fully supported. Distance learning and short courses are supported self study.
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Programme details

The multidisciplinary nature of this degree prepares you for work in any area of business.

You will cover the broad principles of commerce and management with a focus on business management, human resource management and marketing.
 
You will also develop a sound foundation in accounting, financial management, project management, economics, research methodology and organisational behaviour.
 
Because of our unique teaching and learning approaches, you will also develop essential skills for the world of work, such as analytical thinking, effective decision-making, working in teams and
communicating confidently.

We use a blend of face-to-face Lecture-Based Learning (LBL) and Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL).
 
Our teaching staff is a mix of full-time academics and working professionals to ensure you benefit from quality academic and industry-specific inputs.
 
You have access to campus resource centres, computer labs and WiFi. 

During your studies, you complete practical case studies, conduct individual and group research projects. These projects and assessments ensure relevant business experience and further prepare you for the real world of work.

Entry Requirements Important

South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor’s degree pass.
Or National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by the Council of General and Further Education and Training with a Bachelor’s degree pass.
Or letter or certificate confirming an exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf) for any other school-leaving results.
Or completion of a Bachelor’s degree.
Or completion of the relevant Foundation Programme along with a letter or certificate of exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf).
Or completion of a relevant Higher Certificate.
Or completion of the relevant Eduvos Access Programme.

Pricing

From R74 679 per year (based on full settlement payment option) - excluding hardware/software requirements. Please consult the fee structure for additional information.

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Does the prospect of managing a business inspire you?


The career choices for you, as a Bachelor of Commerce graduate, are varied and employment options include:
• Business Management 
• Business Consulting 
• Entrepreneurship
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing Management

YearModules
Year 1
First year-level subjects are aimed at introducing students to the core subject
areas of a general Commerce qualification. They are equipped with the
fundamental principles of the following subject areas:
• Accounting 1A
• Accounting 1B
• Business Management 1A
• Business Management 1B
• Economics 1A
• Economics 1B
• Human Resource Management 1A
• Human Resource Management 1B
• Marketing 1
• Marketing 1B
• Organisational Behaviour
• Public Relations and Communications
Year 2
Second year-level subjects are built on the foundation developed
through the first-year subjects, and start exploring the following modules
at a higher cognitive level:
• Accounting 2A
• Accounting 2B
• Business Management 2A
• Business Management 2B
• Business Law
• Human Resource Management 2B
• Marketing 2A
• Marketing 2B
• Entrepreneurship (optional module)
• Human Resource Information Systems (Optional Module)
 
Students who passed the Human Resource Information Systems exams with 75%+ will receive a SAGE payroll certificate.
Year 3
Third year-level subjects are designed to provide students to specialise in Marketing, Human Resource Management, and Business Management.

The modules of Research Methodology and Financial Management also contribute to making students work-ready.
• Business Management 3A
• Business Management 3B
• Financial Management
• Human Resource Management 3A
• Human Resource Management 3B
• Marketing 3A
• Marketing 3B
• Research Methodology 3A
• Research Methodology 3B
• Accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE).
• Registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

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International students are welcome to apply for this programme. For international student requirements please kindly check International Students Admissions.

Accepting applications from:

AngolaBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelizeBotswanaBruneiBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaColombiaCyprusDR CongoDominicaEritreaEswatiniEthiopiaFijiGabonGambiaGhanaGrenadaGuyanaIndiaIrelandIsraelItalyJamaicaJordanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitLesothoLiberiaMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritiusMicronesiaMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNetherlandsNigeriaOmanPakistanPalauPapua New GuineaPhilippinesQatarRwandaSaint LuciaSamoaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSolomon IslandsSouth AfricaSouth SudanSri LankaSudanSwazilandTanzaniaTongaTrinidad and TobagoTuvaluUgandaUAEUnited KingdomUnited StatesVanuatuZambiaZimbabwe

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