Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Commerce in Economics in South Africa

Bachelor of Commerce in Economics program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in both economic theory and practical application. Students learn how to analyze and interpret complex economic data, understand market behavior and make informed business decisions through a combination of lectures, seminars and practical exercises. The program covers a wide range of topics including microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, international trade and development economics.

Upon graduation, students have a variety of career opportunities available to them including:
1. Economic Analyst
2. Financial Analyst
3. Market Researcher
4. Business Consultant
5. Investment Banker
6. Policy Analyst
7. Economist
8. Financial Planner
9. Data Analyst
10. Entrepreneur

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Commerce in Economics

•  Cornerstone Institute, Cape Town  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a bachelor’s pass or equivalent
  (ii) A Matriculation Certificate (with university exemption) or equivalent
  (iii) A Higher Certificate or an Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field
  (iv) National Benchmark Test (NBT) results
  (v) The prior qualification must include a minimum of 50% in Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
  
  Alternative admission requirements (with Senate approval)
  -A National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational with a diploma pass (or equivalent) combined with the results of the NBT
  -Mature age of 23 and over during the first year of studies and a National Senior Certificate (or equivalent). The conditions of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy for Access and the results of the NBT are determining factors for admission. Contact the admissions office regarding RPL
  -Mature age of 45 years can be admitted, determined by the RPL conditions and the results of the NBT.
  
  Course duration: 3 years
  
  Mode of study: Part time and full time
  
  Intakes: January and July
•  IIE MSA, Johannesburg  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) National Senior Certificate (NSC)
  -Bachelor pass with English (50%) and Mathematics (50%) or Mathematical Literacy (80%)
  
  (ii) National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V))
  -Bachelor pass with English (50%) and Mathematics (50%) or Mathematical Literacy (80%)
  
  (iii) Senior Certificate (SC)
  -Endorsement with English (50%) and Mathematics HG (50%) or Mathematics SG (80%)
  
  (iv) Senior Certificate (Amended) (SC(a))
  Please contact us for more information.
  
  -Please note, requirements for entry to this qualification are correct at the time of publication, however, these may change.
  
  Course duration: 3 years
  
  Mode of study: Full time
•  University of South Africa UNISA, Pretoria  
  Course entry requirements
  -A National Senior Certificate (NSC) (Degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning and with at least 50% in Mathematics,or
  
  -A Senior Certificate (SC) with matriculation exemption (or qualify for the exemption from the Matriculation Board) and with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in the language of teaching and learning and with at least a D symbol on HG or a C symbol on SG in Mathematics,or
  
  -Any Higher Certificate offered in the College of Economic and Management Sciences,or
  
  -Any Diploma obtained in the College of Economic and Management Sciences.
  
  
  Maximum time to complete this qualification: 8 years
•  Sol Plaatje University, Kimberley  
  Course entry requirements:
  National School Certificate (NSC) pass with degree requirement and the following:
  (i) English HL – NSC level 4 OR English FAL – NSC level 5
  (ii) Mathematics – NSC Level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy – NSC level 5
  (iii) Minimum APS score of 30
  RPL may be used as per the University’s Policy on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) of 2014.
  
  Course duration: 3 years
•  University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg  
  Course Entry Requirements:
  -APS 38+
  -English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
  -Mathematics Level 5
  
  Course Duration: 3 years
  
  Mode of Study: Full time
•  North West University, Mafikeng  
  Course Entry Requirements:
  Mathematics level 4
  Language level 4
  
  Course Duration: 3 years
•  University of Pretoria, Pretoria  
  Duration of study: 3 years
  
  Mode of Study: full-time.
•  University of Limpopo, Polokwane  
  
•  University of Venda, Limpopo  
  

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