Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

BCom (Mathematical Sciences)

Bachelor 3 years Full-time NSFAS Funded
Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
3 Years
NQF Level
7
Campus
Main Campus
Language
Afrikaans and English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

A mathematically intensive commerce degree with focal areas in Data Science, Financial Risk Management, and Operations Research. Prepares graduates for highly technical careers in finance, data analytics, and quantitative analysis.

Admission Requirements

Required Subjects

  • Mathematics 5 60–69%
  • English or Afrikaans Home Language 3 40–49%

Additional Requirements

  • NSC aggregate of at least 70% excluding Life Orientation
  • Mathematics 75%
  • English or Afrikaans Home Language 50% OR Afrikaans or English First Additional Language 70%
NSC aggregate of at least 70% (excluding Life Orientation). Mathematics 75% required.
Career Opportunities
Data scientist, machine learning engineer, quantitative analyst Financial risk manager, portfolio manager, operations researcher Business intelligence analyst, statistician
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