BCom 3-year programme

● University of Pretoria
● Study at UP
● BCom 3-year programme

This three-year Bachelor of Commerce programme is aimed at training students in the Economic and
Management Sciences, and provides them with a broad understanding of the various functions in the
areas of economic, financial and management sciences. It enables students to compile their own
curricula with a view to work opportunities available in various sectors.

This programme is suitable for students with broad academic interests that are not met by the fixed
curricula of other Bachelor of Commerce degrees. Students are offered the opportunity to determine
their own career outcomes, within limits, as it enables an in-depth exploration of various elective
modules during undergraduate studies

This programme caters to the needs of students who:

● Are interested in obtaining a Bachelor of Commerce degree

● Are competent and interested in diverse study areas
● Are undecided about which major to select
● Require flexibility in selecting modules
● Do not want to specialise too early in their studies

Depending on curriculum composition, students can choose to specialise in a specific field by pursuing
postgraduate studies in:

● Economic sciences
● Financial sciences
● Management sciences

For more information, please consult the Faculty webpage.

Career Opportunities

Although the degree does not lead to a specific vocational outcome, it does, to some extent, offer

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students opportunities to determine their own career paths as it allows them to compile their own
curricula with a view to future work opportunities in all sectors.

Programme Code

07130222

Closing Dates

● SA – 30/06/2024
● Non-SA – 30/06/2024

Admission Requirements

Important information for all prospective students for 2025

The admission requirements below apply to all who apply for admission to the University of Pretoria
with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Independent Examination Board (IEB)
qualifications. Click here for this Faculty Brochure.

Minimum requirements
Achievement level
English Home Language or
English First Additional Mathematics
APS
Language
NSC/IEB NSC/IEB
5 4 30

Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS.

Applicants currently in Grade 12 must apply with their final Grade 11 (or equivalent) results.

Applicants who have completed Grade 12 must apply with their final NSC or equivalent qualification
results.

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Please note that meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission.

Successful candidates will be notified once admitted or conditionally admitted.

Unsuccessful candidates will be notified after 30 June.

Applicants should check their application status regularly on the UP Student Portal at click here.

Applicants with qualifications other than the abovementioned should refer to the International
undergraduate prospectus 2025: Applicants with a school leaving certificate not issued by Umalusi
(South Africa), available at click here.

International students: Click here.

Transferring students

A transferring student is a student who, at the time of applying at the University of Pretoria (UP) is/was
a registered student at another tertiary institution. A transferring student will be considered for
admission based on NSC or equivalent qualification and previous academic performance. Students who
have been dismissed from other institutions due to poor academic performance will not be considered
for admission to UP.

Closing dates: Same as above.

Returning students

A returning student is a student who, at the time of application for a degree programme is/was a
registered student at UP, and wants to transfer to another degree at UP. A returning student will be
considered for admission based on NSC or equivalent qualification and previous academic performance.

Note:

● Students who have been excluded/dismissed from a faculty due to poor academic performance may
be considered for admission to another programme at UP, as per faculty-specific requirements.
● Only ONE transfer between UP faculties and TWO transfers within a faculty will be allowed.
● Admission of returning students will always depend on the faculty concerned and the availability of
space in the programmes for which they apply.

Closing date for applications from returning students

Unless capacity allows for an extension of the closing date, applications from returning students must
be submitted before the end of August via your UP Student Centre.

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Minimum duration of study

3 years, full-time

Faculty Notes

All modules will only be presented in English, which is the University's official language of tuition,
communication and correspondence.

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences aspires to be at the cutting edge of economic,
financial and management education, as well as research and community engagement within the
national, African and global context. Our mission is to advance relevant knowledge and develop
employable, innovative and diverse graduates to co-create value for society.

● Disclaimer: This publication contains information about regulations and programmes of the
University of Pretoria. Amendments to or updating of the information may be effected from time to
time without prior notification. The accuracy, correctness or validity of the information contained here
is therefore not guaranteed by the University at any given time and is always subject to verification.
The user is kindly requested to verify the correctness of the information with the University at all
times. Failure to do so will not give rise to any claim or action of any nature against the University by
any party whatsoever.

Enquiries about the programme

Click Here

How to apply

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Note: Also consult General Rules and Information on the Yearbook website for additional information.

Disclaimer: Due to the continuous restructuring of the Faculty and this website, some of the information
displayed here may not fully reflect the most recent developments in the Faculty. Any discrepancies
that are experienced may be taken up with Student Administration of the Faculty.

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