Overview

Associated with one of the highest graduate employment rates in the country, a Wits BCom makes you highly sought-after, both locally and internationally.

Two or three majors?

The Bachelor of Commerce degree offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is a double major degree, which means you need to complete at least two full majors. But, in your second year, you can choose courses or modules that lead to three potential majors.

By choosing three majors in your second year, you can start exploring areas of interest in more depth, but make a final decision later.

You must have at least one major from Commerce, Law and Management (CLM); your second major could be from another faculty, like Science or Humanities. However, many students take both majors from disciplines offered within CLM.

Career Opportunities

Chartered Certified Accountant
Chartered Financial Analyst
Internal Auditor
Management Accountant
Management Consultant
Professional Accountant

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Economics and Finance

Economics and Management

Finance and Management

Finance and Insurance and Risk Management

Insurance and Risk Management and Management

Marketing and Management

Marketing and Human Resources Management

Human Resource Management and Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

432 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Commerce View 27 other Bachelors in Commerce in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

APS 38+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics Level 5

Wait-listing

Applicants with an APS of 35-37, as well as English Level 5 and Mathematics Level 5, will be wait-listed subject to place availability.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

57800 ZAR / year

≈ 57800 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

57800 ZAR / year

≈ 57800 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R57,800 – R78,220. International students pay double tuition.

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Commerce.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Two or three majors?

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Johannesburg

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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