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and resources are produced, spent and allocated by
government and businesses, and how these help and
a!ect the lives of individuals. Faculty
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Economics and Finance (/sef/
1. Overview
Qualification
2. Career Opportunities
BCom
3. Curriculum

4. Entry Requirements Duration

3 years
5. University Application Process
6. University Fees and Funding Study Mode
Full-time

Overview
Closing Date
Do you have a flair for problem-solving, reasoning, and
analysis? Are you fascinated by how money makes the
world go around? A career in Economics might be for you.
When you hear discussions around unemployment, Application Closing Dat
monetary policy, budget deficit and inflation, chances September 2024 | Resid
are an economist is involved. Since all businesses, Applications: 30 Septem
organisations, and citizens are a!ected by local and
global economies, every commerce graduate must
complete at least one year of study in Economics.

Find out more about the Wits BCom Economics here

Enquiries
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Economist Study BCom Economics

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Journalist
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Curriculum

Major Combinations

Finance
Information Systems
Insurance and Risk Management
Law
 Management

OR

Politics

OR

Philosophy as part of a BCom(PPE)

Entry 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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where applicable.

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