The Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management at the University of South Africa (Unisa) is a three-year open distance learning degree that develops graduates with expertise in corporate financial management, investment analysis, financial planning, and treasury operations. Students study financial statement analysis, capital markets, risk management, cost management, and corporate finance — equipping them for senior financial roles in South Africa's banking, corporate, and public sectors. The programme prepares graduates for roles beyond basic bookkeeping, focusing on strategic financial decision-making and financial leadership. Unisa's distance learning model makes this qualification accessible to finance professionals across South Africa seeking to formalise and advance their credentials.
Admission requirements: National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Degree endorsement and at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning and at least 50% in Mathematics, or an appropriate Higher Certificate or Diploma in Economic and Management Sciences.
