BCom (Economics)
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Economic and Management Science
Key Information
Campus location
Pretoria, South Africa
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Introduction
BCom (Economics)
The purpose of this qualification is to provide graduates with knowledge on the working of economics and economic policy in South Africa and the influence exerted on it by the global economy and general markets conditions, related to government policy and regulation. This program will provide students with the necessary theoretical and applied principles of the instruments and effects of economic policy, such as fiscal policy, monetary policy and labour policy. Graduates will be able to do a prognosis and analysis of the South African economy and therefore be able to advise management in the private as well as public sectors. Candidates will also be provided with the necessary statistic, computer and communication skills.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Curriculum Year 1
Fundamental modules
- Academic information management
- Academic information management
- Academic literacy for Economic and Management Sciences
- Academic orientation
Core modules
- Economics
- Economics
- Financial accounting
- Financial accounting
- Informatics
- Business management
- Business management
- Statistics
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Linear algebra
- Calculus
Year 2
Fundamental modules
- Introduction to moral and political philosophy
Core modules
- Business law
- Business law
- Economics
- Economics
- Economics
- Economics
- Communication management
- Statistics
- Statistics
Year 3
- Economics
- Development economics
- Economics
- Economics
- Statistics
- Statistics
Program Outcome
Total Credits: 418