BCom (Economic Sciences) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Focuses almost exclusively on fields of study in Economics. Statistics or mathematical statistics up to second-year level is required. Four focal areas are offered: Econometrics, Economic and Management Consultation, Financial Sector and Transport Economics.

Faculty: Economic and Management Sciences | Duration: Three years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

Career pathways

Economics allows a wide choice of careers; some careers require postgraduate studies in Economics and Econometrics.

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Entry requirements

NSC/IEB aggregate of at least 65% (excluding Life Orientation); Mathematics 60%; English Home Language 50% OR Afrikaans Home Language 50% OR Afrikaans/English First Additional Language 70%. Econometrics and Financial Sector focal areas require a Grade 12 Mathematics mark of 70% or higher.

Domestic applicants: ZAR 57,130 a year (2025). Estimated 2025 study fee for the first year of study (listed as 'BCom (Economic Sciences)'), per the SU Yearbook Part 3 student fees; for South African and permanent-resident students; includes module costs per SU; excludes textbooks, society dues, reside Source

Undergraduate applications and residence applications close on 31 July. Applications for the 2027 intake open on 1 April. The Diploma in Public Accountability closes on 15 December. Applications for financial assistance at SU close on 30 September.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.su.ac.za/en/apply/undergrad

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