Bachelor of Commerce in Strategic Communication at Boston City Campus (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

Study the Bachelor of Commerce in Strategic Communication Degree with Boston City Campus. Our course prepares you for roles in South Africa’s communication and business sectors, where clear strategy and strong messaging support performance, reputation and growth. You study communication strategy, marketing communication, media planning, digital strategy and stakeholder engagement and learn how organisations shape messages to influence audiences and achieve goals.

Faculty: Advertising, Communication & Public Relations | Duration: 3 Years (min) - 9 Years (max) | Study mode: distance | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Modules listed on the programme page include: Computer Literacy; Academic Literacy; Business Management 1; Strategic Communication 1: Introduction to Communication; Computer Literacy Advanced; Marketing Management 1; Commercial Law 1; English Foundations for Communication Students; Accounting Principles.

Career pathways

Possible employment opportunities listed by the programme page include: Corporate Communications; Junior/Specialist; Marketing and Brand Assistant; Advertising and Promotions Assistant; Digital Marketing and Social Media Junior/Manager; Public Relations Assistant/Manager; Communications Junior Consultant; Entrepreneur or Business Owner.

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Application information

Entry requirements

National Senior Certificate (NSC), with English passed and with endorsement for admission to Bachelor’s study; or National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)), with English passed and with endorsement for admission to Bachelor’s studies; or prior to 2009, Senior Certificate with English as one of the modules passed. A number of post school qualifications may be used for admission and/or advanced placement into the degree programme with due regard for the 50% credit transfer rule and guidelines of progression and articulation. For example, a Higher Certificate, NQF (HEQSF) Level 5, minimum Credits 120; or a Diploma, NQF (HEQSF/OQSF) Level 6, minimum Credits 240 or 360, subject to Matriculation Board endorsement, see Quick Facts.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Two higher education intakes per year: January to February and June to July. Applications can be made at any time to start in the following cycle.

There is no fixed closing date; applications can be made at any time for the next intake cycle (January to February or June to July). Boston does not charge application fees.

Boston City Campus does not charge application fees.

Apply through the official page: https://www.boston.ac.za/apply/

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