Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Commerce is a Bachelor program taught at Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science, South Africa. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

The Bachelor of Commerce program provides knowledge of commerce principles and practices. Students develop competencies to work as business practitioners. The program prepares candidates for roles in business management and economics. The program uses a student-centred, technology-infused teaching strategy to accommodate diverse learning styles. Assessment includes formative and summative methods to monitor progress and validate learning outcomes. Progression depends on accumulating credits and passing key modules. This qualification allows further postgraduate study and aims to prepare students for business roles including management and consultancy.

Modules

• Microeconomics
• Mathematical Economics
• Macro Economics Development Economics
• Management Principles
• Operations Management

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Commerce at Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Walter Sisulu University for Technology and Science as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Commerce.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• National Senior Certificate: Achievement rating of at least Mathematics 3 (40-49%), English 4 (50-59%) and Mathematical Literacy 5 (60-69%), with APS of 25 and above.
• National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4: 60% in three fundamental subjects including LOTL, 70% in three compulsory vocational subjects, 50% or better for Mathematics and 60% or more for Mathematical Literacy.
• Diploma in Commerce Related Field: National Diploma at NQF Level 5 with at least 40% for Economics averaged from N4, N5, N6 modules; may enter at second study level.
• Old Senior Matric Certificate: Senior certificate with matriculation exemption, pass in Mathematics and English: HG-E or SG-D.
• Recognition of Prior Learning: Relevant work experience of minimum three years.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.wsu.ac.za/en/faculties-wsu/faculty-of-economic-financial-sciences/departments/department-of-business-management-and-economics/programmes/bachelor-of-commerce

• Supervisors
• First-Line Managers
• Senior/Middle Managers
• Branch Managers
• Business Advisors
• Business consultants
• Entrepreneurship

18 fully funded scholarships are listed for South Africa. See South Africa scholarships.