Nelson Mandela University

BCom: General* *(also offered in Gqeberha).

Programme Overview:

This programme opens up a wide variety of career options in the business world and includes fields such as entrepreneurship, business environments, marketing and strategic management.

Faculty:

Faculty of Business & Economic Sciences

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 3 years

Qualification type:

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

Department:

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

390

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

Subjects requirements:

• Minimum NSC statutory requirements for degree entry must be met. • Mathematics – 50%.

Career opportunities:

Banker, business manager, financier, economist, industrial psychologist, human resources manager, marketing manager, training manager, teacher, statistician, financial manager, accountant, insurance broker, mathematician, management consultant, auditor, law advisor, labour relations expert, income tax consultant, small business consultant or an entrepreneur.

Before You Apply

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Full-time 3 years

This programme is offered for students wishing to major in accounting, auditing, taxation and management accounting. The accounting programme is intended for students who do not wish to qualify as Chartered Accountants, but who may wish to join the other professional institutes such as the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the South African Institute of Tax Practitioners and the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) and yet wish to include accountancy subjects as majors in their degree.

Full-time 3 years

This programme will enable students to combine a major in Humanities with a major in Law. This will serve as sound preparation for a student who wishes to continue with a two-year LLB thereafter. The BA (Law) provides an avenue for those who wish to position their legal education within a broad Humanities and Social Science context, with a major from disciplines such as political science, economics, psychology, French or communication studies.

Full-time 3 years

This diploma is acknowledged as a solid entrance-level qualification to the exciting global marketing arena. What sets this popular programme aside is its dynamic career dedicated slant. Students are exposed to relevant, exciting and broad based career training options. The skills and knowledge obtained are in tune with the needs of both commerce and industry.