Bcom Economics - Wits University

Bcom Economics - Bachelor Economic Science 

The Bachelor of Economic Science (BEconSc) extends over three academic years of full-time study.

TEN units must be taken from a limited choice of quantitatively orientated subjects. Mathematics I (Major) is compulsory. Double unit sets (majors) must be taken. Normally one of the unit sets is Economic Science III. The other may be chosen from Actuarial Science III, Computer Science III, Mathematical Statistics III, Mathematics III, Computational and Applied Mathematics III or Mathematical Techniques III.

The Dean may permit a student to take Actuarial Science III and Mathematical Statistics III as unit sets, in which event the student takes Economic Science IIA and IIB only.

PLEASE NOTE:

The choice of units marked by an asterisk (**) in the pdf below may be limited by the timetable, the number of places available and may have specific admission requirements, e.g. Computer Science I, Mathematical Statistics etc.

Bachelor of Accounting Science - Wits University

Bachelor of Accounting Science

The Bachelor of Accounting Science is a three year programme combined with a fourth (postgraduate) year of study, either the Higher Diploma in Accountancy (HDipAcc) or Honours (BAccSc(Hons)).

The programme includes units in the four core areas of accountancy study, namely Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and Finance, Auditing and Taxation as well as units in related fields such as Economics, Commercial Law, Mathematics and Statistics, Information Systems, Communications and Ethics. The curriculum is fully compliant with international accounting education requirements. Both the HDipAcc and the BAccSc(Hons) comprise four units:

Financial Accounting IV; Management Accounting and Finance IV; Auditing IV; Taxation IV.

Students eligible for the BAccSc(Hons) will complete additional Honours units and a research component.
Both postgraduate routes will offer entrance into the final qualifying exam.

NOTE:

The BAccSc has replaced the 4 - year Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc). The BAccSc provides an appropriate undergraduate qualification that meets the educational requirements of the following boards:

•  South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)

•  Public Accountants and Auditors Board (P B)

•  International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)

Upon the successful completion of this programme, students will be allowed to proceed to a fourth year of study and graduate either with the HDipAcc or BAccSc(Hons).

Bachelor Commerce Degree - Wits University

Bachelor of Commerce Degree (BCom) - Wits University

The BCom is made up of a number of compulsory units (courses) which form the 'foundation' of the programme. Other units are chosen from a wide range of subjects, including those offered by the Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Science.

It is important that you consider your unit choices carefully. Remember to think about your interests and career focus. The staff of the Faculty Office or the Student Enrolment Centre are available to give you advice throughout the year. There are four programme options for a Bachelor of Commerce:

• CB0001 Bachelor of Commerce (General)
• CB0002 Bachelor of Commerce with Law
• CB0010 Bachelor of Commerce with Information Systems
• CB0012 Bachelor of Commerce in Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Please note

• It is normal to take four units in first year, four units in second year and either two or three units in third year or the equivalent number of half - units, depending on which programme structure has been selected.
• It is not necessary to take all of the compulsory units in the first year, although it is advisable to take at least three of them so that some of the prerequisites are satisfied for units offered at second - year level.
• Some units need Computational Mathematics & Business Statistics, not Mathematics I (unit set) as a pre - requisite.
• If you want to choose Information Systems, Psychology or International Relations as your unit set, then at least one of the compulsory units will have to be deferred until second year.

 Click here for a description of all the units offered for the BCom programme.

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