Program Overview

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Information Systems degree is designed to teach students the application and use of computers and information systems in an organisation. This programme combines a broad background in economic and management sciences with information technology (IT) to equip students with the skills to design and implement systems for storing and manipulating data.

Programme Information

The Bachelor of Commerce specialising in Information Systems programme at the University of Pretoria is the only degree in South Africa that is internationally accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) of the USA. The programme is jointly presented with the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme are employed in various commercial sectors, including:

• Finance
• Insurance
• Telecommunication
• Mining
• Software development
• Consulting organisations
• Education
• Retail

Possible career paths for graduates include:

• Managers in the information technology environment
• Computer software or hardware support services
• Computer systems analysts
• Financial information systems analysts
• Business analysts
• Information facilitators
• IT training officers
• Systems developers
• Business systems analysts

Characteristics of Successful Students

Students who excel in this programme typically possess the following characteristics:

• Problem solvers with analytical minds
• Creative thinkers
• Good communicators
• Ability to work well in a team
• Ability to work with people
• Ability to deal with ambiguity

Faculty Notes

All modules in this programme are presented in English, which is the University's official language of tuition, communication, and correspondence. The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences aims 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.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for this programme include:

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Independent Examination Board (IEB) qualification
• A minimum achievement level of 5 in English Home Language or English First Additional Language
• A minimum achievement level of 5 in Mathematics
• A minimum APS of 30
• Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS

Minimum Duration

The minimum duration of this programme is 3 years, full-time.

Enquiries about the Programme

For more information about the programme, please note that the University does not guarantee the accuracy or validity of the information at any given time, and it is subject to verification.

Closing Dates

The closing dates for applications are:

• 30 June 2025 for South African students
• 30 June 2025 for international students

Additional Information

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to amend or update the information about regulations and programmes without prior notification.