Overview

Establish a strong knowledge foundation, build your intellectual capital, and take the first step towards future-proofing your career. Part-time students receive the same qualification as full-time students at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Overview

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

The part-time Bachelor of Commerce degree is a nine-course curriculum including two majors spread over three levels.

You earn points as you progress through courses, with a minimum total of 432 points required for completion of the degree, which can take you between 4 to 6 years as a part-time student.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting
Auditing
Economics
Corporate Finance and Investment
Management Accounting
Management
Human Resource Management
Insurance and Risk Management
Marketing
Taxation

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

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

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

Other requirements

General requirements

APS 38-43
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 6 and Mathematics Level 6, 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

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

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Overview

Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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