Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management | UNISA

APS Required

points

Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management at the University of South Africa (Unisa) is a three-year open distance learning degree that develops graduates with expertise in corporate financial management, investment analysis, financial planning, and treasury operations. Students study financial statement analysis, capital markets, risk management, cost management, and corporate finance — equipping them for senior financial roles in South Africa's banking, corporate, and public sectors. The programme prepares graduates for roles beyond basic bookkeeping, focusing on strategic financial decision-making and financial leadership. Unisa's distance learning model makes this qualification accessible to finance professionals across South Africa seeking to formalise and advance their credentials.

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

Financial Manager – Lead financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and treasury operations for South African businesses, ensuring regulatory compliance and financial sustainability.
Investment Analyst – Evaluate equities, bonds, and alternative assets for South African investment managers, banks, or pension funds using financial analysis and valuation models.
Corporate Finance Adviser – Support mergers, acquisitions, capital raises, and restructuring transactions for South African businesses at investment banks or financial advisory firms.
Treasury Manager – Manage cash flow, foreign exchange risk, and debt for South African corporates or government entities operating in volatile currency environments.
Chief Financial Officer (pathway) – Progress towards senior financial leadership roles in South African organisations by combining BCom Financial Management credentials with experience and further qualifications.

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