BCom Economics at University of the Witwatersrand

Economics is the study of how, where and why money and resources are produced, spent and allocated by governments and businesses and how this affects individuals. When you hear discussions about unemployment, monetary policy, budget deficit and inflation, chances are an economist is involved. When you hear discussions about unemployment, monetary policy, budget deficit and inflation, chances are an economist is involved. Since all businesses, organisations and citizens are affected by local and global economies, every commerce graduate must complete at least one year of study in Economics.

Faculty: Commerce, Law and Management  |  Department: Economics and Finance  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Major Combinations; Finance; Information Systems; Insurance and Risk Management; Law; Management; OR; Politics; OR; Philosophy as part of a BCom(PPE)

Career pathways

Analyst Chief Executive Officer Chief Investment Officer Economic Consultant Economist Investment Analyst Investment Banker Journalist Manager Political Advisor or ‘Lobbyist’ Policy Analyst Politician Researcher

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