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.