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BCom / BBusSc (General Commerce)

University of Cape Town — Commerce

About this course

UCT APS min 430 (Band C). Guaranteed admission: APS 435+. APS = English% + best 5 other subjects% (excl. LO), max 600. Mathematics 60%. English HL 50% or FAL 60%. NBT AQL Upper Intermediate required. BBusSc is 4 years; BCom is 3 years — same entry requirements. Specialisations: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Management Studies, Marketing, Industrial & Organisational Psychology. Computer Science & Statistics and Data Science streams require Mathematics 70%.

Subject requirements

  • English50% minimum
  • Mathematics60% minimum

Note: Pure Mathematics is required (Mathematical Literacy is not accepted).

How APS is calculated at UCT

UCT APS = English% + best 5 other subjects% (excl. Life Orientation), max 600. Commerce, Engineering, Humanities and Law: FPS = APS. Science FPS doubles Mathematics and Physical Sciences (max 800). Health Sciences FPS adds NBT score (max 900). Min APS values shown are Band C (minimum consideration)

Career outcomes (4)

General Accountant 🔥 High Demand
Finance
Prepares and analyses financial records for individuals and businesses. DHET 2024 high-demand occupation.
Economist 🔥 High Demand
Finance
Studies and analyses economic trends to inform policy and business decisions. DHET 2024 high-demand occupation.
Management Consultant 🔥 High Demand
Business
Advises organisations on improving performance and efficiency. DHET 2024 high-demand occupation.
Human Resource Manager 🔥 High Demand
Business
Oversees recruitment, staff development and workplace policy. DHET 2024 high-demand occupation.
Important: APS and subject requirements shown are indicative — always confirm the exact requirements directly with University of Cape Town before applying.