Bachelor of Commerce (General) | Wits

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Commerce (General) at Wits University is a flexible double-major degree that prepares students for leadership roles across South Africa's commercial sector. Students build foundational knowledge in economics, accounting, statistics, commercial law, and information systems in first year, then choose from a wide range of major combinations — including Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Insurance and Risk Management, and Information Systems — from second year onwards. The degree's flexibility allows students to combine a CLM major with an approved major from another faculty, making it uniquely adaptable to diverse career aspirations. Located in Johannesburg, the economic hub of Africa, Wits BCom graduates enter a job market anchored by major banks, consulting firms, and corporates on the university's doorstep.

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: Level 5
Mathematics: Level 5
APS: 38

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
English First Additional Language (NCV)70%Required
Mathematics (NCV)70%Required
Mathematics60%Required
English Home Language or English First Additional Language60%Required

Career Prospects

Business Analyst – Works with South African companies and banks to identify operational inefficiencies and implement data-driven solutions, servicing firms like Deloitte, McKinsey, and Nedbank.
Financial Advisor – Provides individuals and businesses with investment, retirement, and insurance planning advice, registered with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).
Human Resources Manager – Oversees recruitment, talent development, and labour relations in corporate environments, applying South African labour law including the LRA and BCEA.
Marketing Manager – Develops and executes marketing strategies for brands operating in the South African and broader African consumer market.
Operations Manager – Manages business processes, supply chains, and service delivery across manufacturing, logistics, and financial services sectors in South Africa.

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