University Of Cape Town Faculty Of Commerce
University Of Cape Town Faculty Of Commerce
The Commerce Faculty is the largest of all the faculties in the University of Cape Town and continues to expand the programs it offers its students. Commerce degree programs prepare students for the personnel needs of the fast-growing world of financial service industries and prepare them for participation in the global economy. The Commerce Faculty receives strong support from international agencies and remains committed to engagement with the African continent.
The Faculty offers two undergraduate degrees: a four-year Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSc) and a three-year Bachelor of Commerce (BCom). Both of these degree programs are divided into a variety of streams to cater both to the interests of our students, and the employment needs of the country. The Faculty of Commerce offers the following undergraduate degrees and diplomas:
Commerce offers two undergraduate degrees:
- Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSc) – four years
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) – three years
Applying to Commerce
When you apply to Commerce, you only select ONE of the options below:
- Bachelor of Commerce/Business Science (Mainstream)
- Bachelor of Commerce/Business Science (ADP)
- Bachelor of Commerce/Business Science in Actuarial Science (Mainstream)
- Bachelor of Commerce/Business Science in Actuarial Science (ADP)
Unless you want to study Actuarial Science, you do not need to choose a specific course when applying. For business courses in all other faculties, the final decision on which degree or subject to enroll in will only be made at the end of the orientation period at the beginning of the first year after receiving detailed information about each specialization. increase.
You can find out more about the disciplines in the Your Guide to Undergraduate Studies in Commerce brochure.
Commerce: undergraduate
The Faculty of Commerce offers the following undergraduate degrees and diplomas:
Bachelor of Business Science
In Actuarial Science
In Actuarial Science specializing in Quantitative Finance
Bachelor of Business Science specializing in
Analytics
Computer Science
Economics
Economics with Law
Finance
Finance with Accounting
Information Systems
Marketing
Organizational Psychology
Bachelor of Commerce
In Actuarial Science
In Actuarial Science specializing in Quantitative Finance
Bachelor of Commerce specializing in
Economics and Finance
Economics with Law
Economics and Statistics
Financial Accounting: General Accounting
Financial Accounting: Chartered Accountant
Financial Accounting: Accounting with Law
Information Systems
Information Systems and Computer Science
Information Systems and Finance
Management Studies
Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE)
Please note: for detailed information on these degrees and diplomas please consult the Commerce Faculty Handbook.
CONTACT DETAILS
Commerce Cares Helpdesk
First-year Commerce students can send general queries to comcares@uct.ac.za.
Registration: Student System Support (SSS)
For any system technical queries during the online registration process, please contact the SSS Contact Centre:
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday from 09h00 – 17h00
Tel: 021 650 5227
Email: sss-helpdesk@uct.ac.za
Undergraduate students and applicants
For general information about applying to UCT, including financial aid, scholarships, and student housing, contact the Student Recruitment Office: Tel: (021) 650 2128 or email UCT admissions.
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