Bachelor of Commerce in Economics | UNIVEN

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Commerce in Economics at the University of Venda provides students with rigorous grounding in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and development economics, equipping them to analyse and influence economic outcomes in South Africa and the broader African continent. Students develop quantitative and analytical skills applicable to economic research, financial analysis, and policy evaluation, engaging with the economic challenges of unemployment, inequality, and structural transformation that define South Africa's development agenda. Economics graduates are in demand across government, the financial sector, academia, and international institutions.

English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50%
Economics or Mathematics: 50%
Any two of: Accounting, Business Studies, Information Technology: 40%
APS: 32

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

Career Prospects

Economist – Conducts economic analysis and research for the National Treasury, Reserve Bank, development banks, and private sector research institutions.
Economic Policy Analyst – Evaluates economic policy proposals and their distributional impacts for government departments, think tanks, and international development organisations.
Financial Analyst – Analyses macroeconomic and sector-specific data to support investment and credit decisions at South African banks, asset managers, and rating agencies.
Development Finance Officer – Evaluates the economic viability of development projects for institutions such as the IDC, DBSA, and Land Bank.
Trade Economist – Analyses international trade patterns and advises on trade policy and market access for government departments, business chambers, and exporters.

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