Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences

Full-time 3 years

BCom: General (Statistics)

This programme open up a wide variety of career options in the business world and includes fields such as entrepreneurship, business environments, marketing and strategic management. The statistic option prepares students for a career in banking and other business statistical related fields.

Full-time 3 years Part-time 5 years

BCom (Accounting)* *(also offered on the George Campus, but only on a full-time basis)

This programme is prescribed for candidates who intend to qualify as a chartered accountant (CA). The programme focuses on financial accounting, auditing, taxation, management accounting and finance. Graduates of this programme need to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting followed by a period of three years’ practical training and the completion of two professional qualifying examinations in order to register as a Chartered Accountant (SA). The university is well-known for the excellent results which its graduates achieve in the professional qualifying examinations, and for the high employment rate of its graduates. Please note: The part-time offering of this qualification is subject to a sufficient number of registered students.

Full-time 3 years

BCom (Computer Science & Information Systems)

Computer Science and Information Systems graduates from this university are highly sought after by local and international IT companies. This curriculum combines Computer Science with essential subjects for the business world, such as accounting, business management and economics. New modules in Computer Science & Information Systems focus on e-commerce, web technology and multimedia.

Full-time 3 years

BCom (Economics & Statistics)

This programme provides for majors in Economics, Economic Statistics, Accounting, Business Management, Computer Science & Information Systems or Mathematics.

Full-time 3 years

BCom (Industrial Psychology & Human Resource Management)

This programme combines Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management with subjects such as Business Management, Accounting, Economics, Law and Labour Relations. The Department of Industrial and Organisational Psychology is registered with the Health Professions Council as a training facility for industrial psychologists.

Full-time 3 years

BCom: Information Systems (Business Management)

This programme covers the application of computers to such areas as business management, finance, production, marketing, administration, distribution and auditing. Students learn about business systems ranging from those used for transactions processing to those used for logistical and strategic decision making. This programme is a dual major and students major is Information Systems (IS) and a choice of Computer Science with Business Management.

Full-time 3 years

BCom (Logistics & Transport Economics)

Efficient and effective Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain Management play critical roles in the success of modern business firms. The proper management of these three focus areas is essential for the creation of a competitive advantage as it impacts directly on cost structures, customer service levels and overall profitability. The BCom in Logistics and Transport Economics introduces and prepares the student for the ever changing demands of the business world. This programme will enable students to apply themselves in line with the demands and challenges of real-world Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain Management related issues. A major in Logistics and Transport Economics will equip graduates with additional capabilities and widen their career possibilities.

Full-time 3 years

BCom (Food Service Management)

The aim of this degree is to produce management professionals for the health and food service sector. Students will be taught to act as food service managers, who are well-grounded in business, financial and people management skills, but also able to solve specific health sector related problems within the food service industry. There is currently a shortage of such managers within the health services food sector and graduates will be able to ensure effective and efficient delivery of food services in the various health services institutions.

Full-time 4 years

BCom: Accounting Science (Economics/ Business Management)

This programme provides candidates who wish to qualify as Chartered Accountants (SA) with the opportunity of an additional major in Economics or Business Management. After completing this degree, students may proceed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy, and then to the professional examinations administered by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and complete a three-year training contract, in order to qualify as a chartered accountant.

Full-time 4 years

BCom: Accounting Science (Law)

This programme provides candidates who wish to qualify as Chartered Accountants (SA) with the opportunity of an additional major in Law. Graduates who followed the Law curriculum can also proceed to LLB studies with a view to entering the legal profession. After completing this degree, students may proceed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy, and then to the professional examinations administered by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) and complete a three-year training contract, in order to qualify as a chartered accountant.