Bachelor of Commerce at University of Mpumalanga

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Commerce (General) was launched in 2018. The BCom (General) is a 360 SAQA credit and HEQSF level 7-degree qualification with a minimum duration of three (3) years to complete. The purpose of the BCom (General) is to provide the graduate with a good academic grounding in the core areas of commerce.

Faculty: Faculty of Economics, Development and Business Sciences | Department: School of Development Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa

What you will study

The purpose of the BCom (General) is to provide the graduate with a good academic grounding in the core areas of commerce. This programme is suitable for anyone who does not want to be limited to only one focus area of specialization.

Career pathways

A BCom (general) allows you to study the general degree initially before choosing your stream or major. This allows you to know where your strengths are and what stream or major interests you the most.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 30. National Senior Certificate.; Admission Points Score (APS) of 30.; Mathematics: Level 4 (50-59%). Mathematical literacy is not acceptable.; English (Home or First Additional Language): Level 4 (50-59%).

ZAR 40,125 a year (2026). 2026 tuition for Year 1 per UMP 2026 Fees Handbook; handbook gives a range of R40,125 (minimum) to R45,782 (maximum), amount shown is the minimum; actual fee depends on modules registered; excludes accommodation, application fee and other administrative f Source

Main intake: February; first-year lectures started on 09 February 2026 with registration in January. Second semester registration runs 20 July to 31 July 2026. Master's and doctoral postgraduate orientation was held 04 to 08 May 2026.

Applications for undergraduate programmes for 2027 close on 30 November 2026.

Applications for 2027 admission open on 01 June 2026. The non-refundable application fee is R200 for South African applicants, R400 for SADC applicants and R550 for other international applicants.

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

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