Bachelor of Commerce | UNISA

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Commerce at the University of South Africa (Unisa) is a three-year open distance learning degree that provides a comprehensive business and commerce education covering accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, and business law. The general BCom offers flexibility through elective modules, allowing students to build a personalised combination of business disciplines suited to their career goals. As Africa's largest distance learning institution, Unisa enables South Africans across the country to earn a recognised BCom qualification while working — making it particularly valued by those in the workforce seeking formal business credentials. Graduates are equipped for management, finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship careers across South Africa's economy.

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.

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
Mathematics50%Required
English Home Language or English First Additional Language50%Required

Career Prospects

Business Analyst – Analyse operational and financial performance data to identify improvement opportunities for South African businesses across banking, retail, mining, or financial services.
Financial Officer – Manage budgets, financial reporting, and compliance for South African businesses or government entities, applying BCom foundations in accounting and finance.
Marketing Coordinator – Plan and execute marketing campaigns, manage brands, and support business development for South African companies across multiple sectors.
Entrepreneur – Build and run a South African business using BCom knowledge of finance, management, and commercial strategy to sustain growth and employment.
Junior Economist – Analyse economic data and provide market intelligence for South African financial institutions, government departments, or economic research organisations.

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