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Bachelor of Commerce

University of South Africa
Pretoria , South Africa
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Duration
8 years
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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Business Administration | Finance | Marketing
Area of study
Business and Administration
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications.


Undergraduate Qualifications

Undergraduate qualifications are offered in various fields, including commerce, agriculture, economic and management sciences, education, human sciences, law, and science, engineering, and technology.


Bachelor of Commerce

The Bachelor of Commerce qualification has the following details:


  • Qualification code: 98314
  • NQF level: 7
  • Total credits: 360
  • SAQA ID: 5563
  • APS/AS: 21
  • Maximum time to complete this qualification: 8 years
Purpose Statement

The primary purpose of the Bachelor of Commerce qualification is to provide qualifiers with graduate-level knowledge, specific skills, applied competence, and the necessary attitudes in the fields associated with commerce and industry. This prepares them to be lifelong learners, employable workers/entrepreneurs, and contributors to society and the business community.


Admission Requirements

Admission to the Bachelor of Commerce qualification requires:


  • 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
  • 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
  • Any completed Higher Certificate offered in the College of Economic and Management Sciences
  • Any Diploma obtained in the College of Economic and Management Sciences
  • Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements should apply for a lower NQF level qualification for which they meet the statutory and additional requirements
  • Applicants who would like to apply for admission through recognition of prior learning (RPL) must be at least 30 years old, have completed at least Grade 10, and have at least five years' relevant work experience in the study field in which they would like to apply for admission to a qualification
Student Fees and Funding Your Studies
  • Application fee: R150 for online applications
  • Student fees: available on the university's website
  • Bursaries and loans: available for Unisa students
Apply for Admission

Applications for admission to undergraduate qualifications for the 2026 academic year must be submitted online between 3 November and 19 December 2025.


Registration

Unisa will send the necessary information about registration dates and the registration process to all successful applicants who have confirmed their acceptance of Unisa's offer.


Curriculum/Modules

Registration and curriculum information is available on the university's website.


Research

The university conducts problem-solving research with relevance and impact. Research areas include:


  • People in research
  • Research and innovation initiatives
  • Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer, and Commercialisation
  • Research support
  • Research ethics
  • Reports
  • Achievements
  • News and events

People in Research

People in research include:


  • NRF rated researchers
  • Research groups and centres
  • Research professors

Research and Innovation Initiatives

Research and innovation initiatives include:


  • Research Institutes and Chairs
  • Research in the colleges
  • Innovation support

Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer, and Commercialisation

The Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer, and Commercialisation offers services including:


  • Innovation in Action Lecture Series
  • Innovation Support
  • Publications
  • Available Technologies
  • Video Gallery
  • Trainings
  • Ecosystem Partners
  • Start-Up Academy

Research Support

Research support includes:


  • Support programmes
  • Awards for Excellence in Research and Innovation
  • Research grants
  • Researcher Development Academy (RDA)
  • Research permissions
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship Support Programme (PFSP)
  • Research expert consultants
  • Research outputs
  • Research ethics

Achievements

Achievements include awards and prizes.


News and Events

News and events include research and innovation week, and the Unisa Innovation Festival.


Alumni

The university has an alumni association that offers benefits, including:


  • Stay connected with Unisa
  • How to stay involved
  • Convocation activities
  • Alumni Benefits
  • Unisa shop
  • Careers
  • Illustrious Alumni
  • News and events

Library

The university has a library that offers resources and services to students.


News and Media

The university has a news and media section that includes:


  • News
  • Publications
  • Media releases
  • Calendar and events
  • Announcements
  • Experts directory
  • Unisa Press
  • Unisa Highlights Videos

Donate

The university accepts donations to support its activities.


Contact Us

The university has a contact us section that includes:


  • Student enquiries
  • Regional Centres
  • Directions to Unisa
  • Campus maps and addresses
  • Conference facilities
  • Visit Unisa from outside South Africa
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