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Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management at Walter Sisulu University

Walter Sisulu University, South Africa

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management (WS5028) develops logical and critical thinking and advanced problem-solving for informed business decisions, with knowledge in at least two inter-related major subject areas and attention to electronic-based activity in the 4th Industrial Revolution.

Faculty: Faculty of Economic and Financial Sciences  |  Department: Department of Business Management and Economics  |  Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What you will study

At least two inter-related major subject areas in business management, with skills in acquiring, organising, analysing and presenting information.

Career pathways

Entrepreneur; departmental manager (marketing, finance, supply chain, administration) in private or public sector; functional and strategic management; business research; teaching business subjects in secondary schools; Honours study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 25. National Senior Certificate A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a bachelor’s degree, or a diploma, endorsement or an equivalent qualification, with an achievement rating of at least Mathematics 3 (40-49%) or better, English 4 (50-59%) or better, and mathematical literacy 5 (60-69%) or better. Admission Point Score (APS) of at least 25 and above, all subjects the applicants do are considered for APS calculation. National Certificate (Vocational) National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4 with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma endorsement and 60% pass in three (3) fundamental subjects, including LOTL, 70% pass in three (3) compulsory vocational subjects, 50% or better for Mathematics and 60% or more for Mathematical literacy.

Applications for the 2027 academic year open on 1 June 2026. International applications close on 30 September 2026 and general applications close on 31 October 2026. The application fee is R100 (non-refundable); applications are made online only.

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