Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Economic Sciences with Agricultural Economics and Risk Management | NWU

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The BCom in Economic Sciences with Agricultural Economics and Risk Management at NWU's Potchefstroom campus is a three-year degree that applies economic theory and risk management principles to South Africa's agricultural and agribusiness sectors. Students study microeconomics, agricultural markets, derivatives, insurance, and financial risk, equipping them to advise farming enterprises, agribusinesses, and financial institutions on risk mitigation and production economics. South Africa's agriculture sector — encompassing maize, wheat, citrus, wine, and livestock — operates in volatile markets and faces increasing climate risk, creating strong demand for agricultural economists who understand both the field and the financial instruments used to manage uncertainty. Graduates contribute to the sustainability and competitiveness of South African agriculture.

Mathematics: Level 4 (50-59%)
Afrikaans: Level 4 (50-59%)
APS: 26

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

Career Prospects

Agricultural Economist – Analyse commodity markets, farm production economics, and policy impacts for South African agribusinesses, cooperatives, or government agriculture departments.
Agricultural Risk Manager – Develop risk mitigation strategies using crop insurance, derivatives, and financial instruments for South African farming enterprises and agri-lenders.
Commodity Trader – Buy and sell agricultural commodities on the South African Futures Exchange (SAFEX) or international markets on behalf of trading houses or cooperatives.
Agri-Finance Advisor – Structure loans, insurance products, and financial plans for South African farming clients at Land Bank, Absa Agri, or Standard Bank Agri-business.
Agricultural Policy Analyst – Research and evaluate agricultural policy, subsidy programmes, and land reform economics for the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.

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