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Faculty of Commerce,
Law & Management
Today’s Millennials Tomorrow’s Originators #WitsEdge
2019
WITS GUIDE FOR
UNDERGRADUATE
APPLICANTS www.wits.ac.za
The University of the
Witwatersrand, known as Wits,
consists of several campuses
spread over 400 acres in the suburbs of
Braamfontein and Parktown in
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CONTENTS University Rankings..............................................1
The Dean of the Faculty.......................................2
The Dean’s Welcome Message............................2
Admission Requirements:
National Senior Certificate (NSC).........................3
Admission Requirements:
National Certificate (Vocational) (NCV).................4
Study Fees...........................................................4
Application Closing Date......................................4
Admission Requirements: Faculty of
Commerce, Law and Management......................5
Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management.....7
Why the Wits BCom?...........................................7
Structure of the Wits BCom.................................8
Flexibility and Specialisation
in Major Combinations.........................................10
Specialised Degrees:............................................14
Accounting Degrees.............................................15
Law Degrees ........................................................18
Apply to Wits in 5 Steps.......................................19
Student Support...................................................20
Road to Success Programme..............................20
Student Enrolment Centre
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Ground Floor, Solomon Mahlangu House, Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, 2000
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Wits is among the
TOP 400
universities in the world
Academic Ranking of World Universities
Wits 230
Rankings Globally
Wits is the HIGHEST RANKING university
in South Africa
*Centre for World University Rankings QS World University Rankings
1 181 364
in South Africa Globally Globally
BRICS Times Higher Education
251-
36
300
Globally Globally
www.wits.ac.za/about-wits/facts-and-figures/academic-rankings/
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Professor Valodia has a doctor- ment organisations, including the
ate in Economics from UKZN. He United Nations Research Institute
has published widely in the fields for Social Development, the United
of inequality, employment, the in- Nations Development Programme,
formal economy, gender, compe- UN Women, the World Bank, and
tition policy and industrialisation. Women in Informal Employment:
He is currently leading an initiative Globalising and Organising, among
at Wits to establish the Southern others. Professor Valodia is a part-
Centre for Inequality Studies. His time member of the Competition
two most recent books deal with Tribunal and a Commissioner on
competition policy in Africa and the Employment Conditions Com-
the gender impacts of taxation. He mission. He recently chaired, at the
has published in leading interna- invitation of Deputy President Cyril
tional journals and is one of only Ramaphosa, the Advisory Panel
a handful of South African econ- on the National Minimum Wage in
omists with an NRF B-rating. He South Africa, and was on a panel
serves on a number of econom- advising the Minister of Economic
ic policy forums and has worked Development on amendments to
with leading international develop- the Competition Act in South Africa.
Welcome!
Join a community of excellence and achievement
and participate in shaping the future
The value of a Wits BCom results shaping our economy. Your degree towards ‘future proofing’ your
from guidance by intellectuals on will encourage your intellectual curi- career. With one of the highest
the frontlines of academic and osity and sharpen the mental habits graduate employment rates in the
business research, and in the de- and instincts you’ll need to thrive in country you’ll find yourself a highly
gree’s unique flexibility. Wits BCom a complex, competitive job market. sought after commodity, locally
graduates join the working world You will learn to collaborate with fel- and internationally, with your Wits
equipped with problem solving low students, work as a team and BCom.
skills, critical thinking and intellec- compete individually for excellence.
tual agility crucial for successful
The Wits BCom degree is an in-
careers in commerce, locally and Professor Imraan Valodia
vestment for your future. It estab- Dean of the Faculty of
globally.
lishes a strong foundation both Commerce, Law and Management
As a Wits BCom student, you will wide and deep, puts in place the
fully immerse yourself in business building blocks of intellectual cap-
and engage with those who are ital, and provides the first step
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Admission Requirements:
National Senior Certificate (NSC)
In order to gain acceptance in any of the faculties, applicants require:
• National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Independent Examinations Board (IEB) subjects, and
• Certain levels of achievement as set out in this Guide, as well as Bachelor’s Passes.
Wits tabulates the points score for all subjects on the following basis:
• English must be taken either as Home Language or as 1st Additional Language.
• Mathematics is compulsory for all numerate degrees in Engineering and Built Environment, Commerce, Law and
Management, Science and most Health Sciences.
• Maths Literacy will be accepted by BA Law, Education and Humanities (except for Speech-Language Pathology
and Audiology).
• Wits does not distinguish between designated vs. non designated subjects when calculating the admission point
score (APS).
• The APS calculation is based on the best seven subjects including Life Orientation.
Wits’ APS for Wits’ APS National Senior Certificate (NSC)
Wits’ APS for
Wits’ APS % Mathematics for Life Admission Point Score (APS)
other subjects
& English Orientation
NSC Scale of Achievement NSC %
90 - 100 8 + 2 = 10 4 8 7 80 - 99
80 - 89 7+2= 9 3 7
6 70 - 79
70 - 79 6+2= 8 2 6
5 60 - 69
60 - 69 5+2= 7 1 5
50 - 59 4 0 4 4 50 - 59
40 - 49 3 0 3 3 40 - 49
30 - 39 0 0 0
2 30 - 39
0 - 29 0 0 0
1 0 - 29
Calculate your Points
SUBJECT % WITS APS
1. E
nglish Home Language or LOLT
2. 1st Additional Language
3. Mathematics/Maths Literacy
4.
5.
6.
7. Life Orientation
TOTAL APS
N.B: Seven subjects are used in the calculation of APS
NB: Compliance with the minimum requirement does not guarantee a place at the University. The University has a
specific number of places for first year undergraduates, approved by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where
applicable.
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Admission Requirements: Current Study Fees (2018)
National Certificate
APPROXIMATE TUITION FEES FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF
(Vocational) (NCV) STUDY (Excludes textbooks, study notes, etc.)
Subject to institutional admission requirements, the At the time of going to print, the tuition fees for 2019
minimum admission requirement to a Bachelor’s were not available. These are the approximate tui-
degree programme is a National Certificate (Vocational) tion fees for the first year of study in 2018. Fees may
Level 4 issued by the Council for General and Further increase by approximately 10% or more, so you need
Education and Training. to add at least 10% to the figures below. Please
note that the fees listed below are for South African
The minimum legislative requirements for admis- citizens only. International students pay a composite fee
sion to a Bachelors degree include the achieve- depending on the degree. This information is available at
ment of: www.wits.ac.za/internationalstudents
• Three fundamental subjects between 60 - 69% in- South African citizens will be expected to make a first
cluding English, as the language of learning and payment prior to, or during enrolment before being
teaching at Wits. permitted to enrol at the University. Applicants will
be informed of this in writing. This amount is offset
• Three vocational subjects from the designated list
against the fee account.
between 70 - 79%.
International applicants pay fees at the beginning of
the year. All International applicants must pay 75% of
Admission Point Score the tuition fees and related costs at the time of regis-
Rating Code Rating % tration. The balance is to be paid by the end of March.
5 Outstanding 80-100 www.wits.ac.za/study-at-wits/fees-and-funding/
fees-office/
4 Highly competent 70-79
3 Competent 50-69 All fees are due by 31 March. If you cannot pay you
will be required to contact the Fees Office to sign a
2 Not yet competent 40-49
payment plan.
1 Not achieved 0-39
Commerce, Law and Management
Wits’ institutional requirements are: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) R45 260-R48 330
An applicant who holds an NCV may be invited to Bachelor of Accounting Science R48 530
(BAccSc)
write a test, provided that he/she has met the follow-
ing compulsory institutional requirements as well as Bachelor of Economic Science R44 010
(BEconSc)
the Faculty and degree-specific requirements.
An applicant must have:
• Taken English as either a language of learning and
teaching, or as the 1st Additional Language
• Taken Mathematics as a fundamental component
• Achieved 70 - 79% for all seven subjects - in funda-
mental and vocational categories.
APPLY ONLINE
www.wits.ac.za
/applications
Commerce, Law & Management
English 4 (70%) APPLICATION
CLOSING DATE
BCom
Mathematics 4 (70%)
BEconSc
30 SEPTEMBER
BAccSc Four subjects from Business,
Commerce & Management Studies
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Minimum Admission Requirements
Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management
National Senior Certificate (NSC) Minimum Admission Requirements
(Bachelor’s Degree Pass)
Closing Date: 30 September 2018
NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.
Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements
where applicable.
www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/admission-requirements-nsc/
English Home Language
Programmes APS OR Mathematics Wait-listing
1st Additional Language
School of Accountancy
Applicants with an APS between 39-
Bachelor of Accounting Science
42 + 41 as well as English 6 and Mathe-
(BAccSc) 5 6
matics 6 will be wait-listed subject to
(3 years)
the number of places available.
Applicants with an APS between 35-
Bachelor of Commerce
38 as well as English 6 and Mathe-
BCom(Accounting) 39 + 5 5
matics 6 will be wait-listed subject to
(3 years)
the number of places available.
School of Economic and Business Sciences
Applicants with an APS between 35-
Bachelor of Commerce
38 as well as English 6 and Mathe-
(BCom) 39 + 5 5
matics 6 will be wait-listed subject to
(3 years)
the number of places available.
Applicants with an APS between 39-
Bachelor of Economic Science
41 as well as English 5 and Mathe-
(BEconSc) 42 + 5 6
matics 7 will be wait-listed subject to
(3 years)
the number of places available.
School of Law
Applicants with an APS between 35-
Bachelor of Commerce with Law
42 as well as English 6 and Mathe-
BCom(Law) 43 + 5 5
matics 6 will be wait-listed subject to
(3 years)
the number of places available.
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Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management
International Qualifications
(Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board)
NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.
Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
Advanced Level (A Level)
Advanced Level (A Level)
Certificate of Secondary
Ordinary Level (O Level)/
Higher Int. Certificate of
Secondary Education
Secondary Education
International General
Advanced Subsidiary
Advanced Subsidiary
Higher International
Baccalaureate
Baccalaureate
Certificate of
International
International
(IB Diploma)
(IB Diploma)
Education
(AS Level)
(AS Level)
(HIGCSE)
(HIGCSE)
(IGCSE)
English Language Mathematics
School of Accountancy
HL,SL HL,SL
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-B A 1-2
4-7 5-7
HL,SL HL,SL
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-B 1-3
4-7 4-7
School of Economic and Business Sciences
HL,SL HL,SL
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-B 1-3
4-7 4-7
HL,SL HL,SL
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-B A 1-2
4-7 6-7
School of Law
HL,SL HL,SL
A-C A-C A-C 1-3 A-C A-B 1-3
4-7 4-7
www.wits.ac.za/clm/
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Faculty of Commerce,
Law & Management
The Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management
offers professional development in the business
and legal areas of expertise through educational
programmes that compare with the very best globally.
The Faculty is home to three schools offering both
undergraduate and postgraduate programmes from
Bachelors through to PhDs: the School of Accounting,
School of Economic and Business Sciences (SEBS)
and the School of Law. The Faculty offers several
undergraduate degrees including the Bachelor of
Commerce (BCom) with flexible major combina-
tions or more specialised programmes such as the
BCom(IS), BCom(Acc), BCom(PPE) or BCom(Law);
the Bachelor of Accounting Science (BAccSc) and the
Bachelor of Economic Science (BEconSc).
The Faculty is also home to the Wits Business School
and the Wits School of Governance. These schools
are on the Parktown campus and offer postgraduate
programmes only, including the Wits MBA.
Index
Structure your Wits BCom ..................................8
Flexible BCom Major Combinations....................9
- Economics.......................................................10
- Finance............................................................10
Why the Wits BCom?
- Human Resources Management.....................11
The Wits BCom is an investment in your future. It - Information Systems.......................................11
establishes a strong knowledge foundation, puts in
place the building blocks of intellectual capital, and - Insurance and Risk Management....................12
provides the first step towards ‘future proofing’ your - Management...................................................12
career. With one of the highest graduate employment
- Marketing........................................................13
rates in the country you’ll find yourself a highly sought
after commodity, both locally and internationally. Specialised Degrees:
BCom(PPE) - Politics, Philosophy and
Economics ........................................................14
BAccSc - Accounting Science...........................15
BCom(Accounting).............................................16
BEconSc - Economic Science...........................17
www.wits.ac.za/bcom
Studying Law at Wits.........................................18
7STRUCTURE
YOUR WITS BCom DEGREE
WITH ONE OF THE HIGHEST GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT RATES IN THE COUNTRY
YOU’LL FIND YOURSELF A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER COMMODITY,
LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY WITH YOUR WITS BCom
Structuring your BCom degree
The Wits BCom consists of a set of compulsory first By choosing three potential majors, you can start
year courses that virtually all BCom students under- to explore areas of interest in more depth, but still
take. First year courses build foundational knowledge allow yourself time to make final choices later on.
across areas such as Economics, Accounting, Com- Remember that a BCom degree must have at least
mercial Law, Information Systems and Introductory one commerce major, the second major can be from
Mathematics and Business Statistics. These courses another faculty - either Science or Humanities. How-
form the foundation of a degree preparing students ever, many students take both majors within the
for careers in the commercial and related sectors Commerce Faculty.
of any economy. These courses are either full-year
courses that are taken across both semesters of the One of the great benefits of a Wits BCom degree is
academic year, or may be semester long. In some that you don’t have to commit to your major choices
cases you need to pass one course before you may in your first year of study. The Wits BCom (General)
proceed to another. allows you to register without choosing your majors
upfront. There are several BCom degrees that have
In your second year, you choose courses or modules slightly different requirements and can be chosen when
leading to three potential majors. The Wits BCom is you register. It is however generally very easy to move
a double major degree - this means that you need to between these degrees if you change your mind later.
take two full majors as part of your degree. A Major The Faculty office can guide and advise you, both at
is defined by taking a set of courses up to third year registration or during the year.
level all related to a single discipline.
Structure of the Wits BCom Degree
First Year (Compulsory)
Economics IA
OR Computational Fundamentals of
Economics Theory IA Mathematics Information Systems
+ Accounting I + +
Economics IB
OR Business Statistics Commercial Law
Economics Theory IB
Second Year (Choose Majors)
Potential Major Potential Major Potential Major
+ +
(2nd Year Level) (2nd Year Level) (2nd Year Level)
Third Year
Major 1 Major 2
+
(3rd Year Level) (3rd Year Level)
www.wits.ac.za/bcom/structuring-your-wits-bcom/
8From second year onwards, students elect their majors from either the SEBS disciplines:
Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Insurance and Risk Management, Human
Resource Management, Marketing and Management, or from majors such as
Accountancy, Auditing and Law, or selected approved majors from other faculties.
Use our guided flexibility in major combinations to create a
BCom degree that suits your unique career aspirations.
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CHOOSE
AND COMBINE
MAJORS TO SUIT
YOUR UNIQUE
CAREER PATH!
MAJORS
3 YEARS
9FLEXIBILITY IN MAJOR COMBINATIONS
Economics Finance
Do you have a flair for problem solving, reasoning and Are your idols just as likely to be entrepreneurs and
analysis? Are you fascinated by how money actual- business people as pop stars or athletes? Would
ly does make the world go round? Then a career in you say that you’re analytical, and good at problem
economics might be perfect for you! solving and planning? Are you good with figures, and
have you always been savvy with your money? Then
So, what is Economics?
consider a major in finance.
Economics is the study of how, where and why money
So, what is Finance?
and resources are produced, spent and allocated by
government and businesses, and how these help and Finance has been simply defined as the science of
affect the lives of individuals. When you hear discus- managing money. This involves two broadly related
sions around unemployment, monetary policy, budget activities: firstly the management of money by busi-
deficit and inflation, chances are an economist is in- ness (corporate finance), government (public finance),
volved. Businesses, organisations and citizens are all and individuals (personal finance); and secondly, the
affected by both their country’s economy and what process of acquiring the funds needed to operate
happens globally, so every commerce graduate will successfully. Finance is the engine of, and central to,
undertake at least one year of study in economics. all economies and stock markets. Some of the many
topics you will study include investments, equity and
Combine with:
debt, assets and liabilities, credit, mergers and acqui-
• Finance sitions, dividend policy, initial public offerings (IPOs),
• Information Systems financial regulations and decision-making.
• Insurance and Risk Management Combine with:
• Law • Economics
• Management • Information Systems
OR • Insurance and Risk Management
• with Politics or Philosophy as part of a BCom(PPE) • Law
• Management
Careers
Careers
• Analyst
• Chief Executive Officer
• Chief Executive Officer
• Chief Financial Officer
• Chief Investment Officer
• Chief Investment Officer
• Economic Consultant
• Financial Advisor
• Economist
• Financial Journalist
• Investment Analyst
• Financial Risk Manager
• Investment Banker
• Investment Analyst
• Journalist
• Investment Banker
• Manager
• Merchant Banker
• Political Advisor, ‘lobbyist’
• Portfolio Manager
• Policy Analyst
• Public Sector Consultant
• Politician
• Stock Broker
• Researcher
10Human Resource Management Information Systems
Are you a great communicator who relates well to a Are you fascinated by how technology affects people,
wide range of people? Do you have excellent problem organisations and societies, and vice versa? Are you
solving skills, with the ability to ‘see both sides’? Are the first to download and use the latest app? Do you
you a good listener who wants to ‘make a difference’ enjoy solving ‘real world’ problems? Then you should
to an organisation? Then studying human resource seriously consider information systems as a career.
management may be a great choice for you.
So, what are Information Systems?
So, what is Human Resource Management?
Information Systems (IS) enable individuals, organisa-
Human Resource Management (HRM) is the manag- tions and society to gather, store, organise, protect,
ing of people within organisations so as to optimise retrieve, share and make sense of information. They
their performance for the greater good of the organi- provide the opportunity to do things differently and
sation. HRM studies focus on people-related policies are at the forefront of changing the world we live and
and systems, and are also concerned with change in work in. Though technologies play a vital part in these
organisations and industrial relations. Recruitment, systems, the focus of IS study is on the design of sys-
talent management, employee development and tems in their entirety, not just the technology compo-
motivation, and compensation are all key aspects of nents. This is how studying IS differs from information
HRM. technology (IT) or computer science.
Combine with: Combine with:
• Management • Finance
• Psychology • Marketing
• Law • Computer Science
• Information Systems • Management
• Economics • Economics
• Marketing • Law
Careers • Psychology
• Consulting Careers
• Human Resource Management • Application Developer
• Industrial Relations Management • Business Analyst
• Management • Change Manager
• Negotiations • Chief Information Officer
• Recruitment and Talent Management • IT Auditor
• Strategic Planning • IT Consultant
• Training and Development • Project Manager
HRM specialists are employed in every industry and • Systems Analyst
across all sectors including government and non-
• Technology Architect
profit organisations.
• UX/UI Designer
IS professionals are found in every sector of the
economy. Many large organisations employ IS
professionals, but they also work for consultancies
and specialist technology companies. IS knowledge
and skills are globally relevant, in short supply and
high demand.
11Insurance and Risk Management Management
Do the management of risk and the probability of Do you have a flair for planning, organising and team-
occurrence of disaster fascinate you? Have you got work? Are you an effective communicator who is able
an eye for complexity, and a head for figures? Are you to motivate others? Do you see yourself leading a
analytical and focused, with good attention to detail? Fortune 500 company, or as South Africa’s next fa-
If so, a career in insurance and risk management mous entrepreneur? If so, consider majoring in man-
might be ideal for you. agement.
So, what is Insurance and Risk Management? So, what is Management?
Insurance is the way that companies and individuals Management is the study and science of how organ-
protect themselves against the risk of loss, and loss isations are run and administrated, be they business-
itself. The loss may involve property, life, health or es, government bodies or non-profit organisations.
income. It is a form of risk management. The nature of management is best illustrated in top-
ics you will study, such as: leadership and the role of
Risk Management itself refers to the way that risks are managers, managing individuals, groups and teams,
identified, assessed and prioritised, and the means and organisational development and behaviour.
used to minimise, monitor and control the threat that
unfortunate events can pose. The important and complex areas of project manage-
ment and strategic management also fall within this
Combine with:
discipline, as do the theory and practice of entrepre-
• Economics neurship and new venture creation.
• Finance Combine with:
• Law
Almost any discipline, as most graduates eventually
• Management move into leadership positions in the course of their
Careers careers.
There is a high level of specialisation in this field, lead- Careers
ing to a number of career options including: • Compliance Manager
• Appraiser • Manager in Public Works and Health
• Asset Manager • Manager in Tourism
• Claims Adjustor • Marketing Manager
• Compliance Officer • Operations Manager
• Insurance Analyst • Project Manager
• Insurance Broker • Strategic Planning Director
• Financial Advisor • Training Manager
• Sales Representative Top Management posts include:
• Underwriter • Chief Executive Officer
Wits is unique in offering professional development in • Chief Operating Officer
this field outside of actuarial science studies. There
is a high demand for graduates with this knowledge • Company President
in senior management positions within this industry. • General Manager
• Managing Director
Those with an entrepreneurial flair may choose to
start their own businesses, or become small business
advisors or business consultants.
www.wits.ac.za/bcom/structuring-your-wits-bcom/
12Marketing
Are you fascinated by trends and fashions, and why
certain brands are so much more successful than oth-
ers? Do you ever wonder what makes last season’s
cool ‘must haves’ suddenly ‘so last year’? Would you
love to shape the world’s desires? Then marketing
could be your dream career.
So, what is Marketing?
The role of marketing in business is to build the profile
SPECIALISED DEGREES
of brands, get people interested in products, and to
persuade buyers that they really need what is on offer.
Technology, travel, entertainment, services, apps and
games - even your favourite musician or sports team
- all are marketed.
Marketing includes the creation and design of images
and products (branding), advertising, demand crea-
tion and management, and public relations. The whole
new world of online and virtual shopping brings with it
the exciting space known as digital marketing.
Combine with:
• Management
• Information Systems
• Psychology
• Finance
• Economics
• Human Resource Management
Careers
• Advertising Manager
• Brand Manager
• Events Manager
• Market Research Manager
• Project Manager
• Promotions Manager
• Public Relations Manager
• Sales Manager
www.wits.ac.za/bcom/structuring-your-wits-bcom/
13SPECIALISED DEGREES
Bachelor of Commerce
BCom(PPE)
Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) (3 years)
The Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) specialisation of 1ST YEAR CURRICULUM COURSES
the BCom provides a broad and deep understanding of the world Economic Theory IA - Microeconomics for
Economists
we live in, together with a wide range of thinking skills required for
Economic Theory IB - Macroeconomics
high level engagement in a rapidly changing world.
for Economists
The specialisation in PPE provides an understanding of political, Introduction to Ethics
philosophical and economic ideas, the nature of political institu- Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and
Reality I
tions, political processes and decision making, the working of
Introduction to Political Studies I
economic systems, the causes of poverty and wealth and how to
States, Power and Governance
promote development.
Computational Mathematics I
Students taking a BCom PPE takes economics, politics and philos- Business Statistics I
ophy in their first year of study together with a selection of general Fundamentals of Information systems
BCom first year subjects. From second year level, they continue Commercial Law
to major in economics through to third year, together with either 2ND YEAR CURRICULUM COURSES
politics of philosophy. Accounting I
Economics IIA
Students may also choose to do a BA (PPE) or to take politics or Economics IIB
philosophy as part of a general BCom degree. BOTH: Students choose either Politics II
courses or Philosophy II courses as a major
from the following:
www.wits.ac.za/course-finder/undergraduate/clm/ppe/
History of Philosophy: A Classical and
Early Modern Philosophy
Philosophy of Mind and Psychology II
Philosophy of Religion II
Philosophy of Science II
Social and Politicial Philosophy II
Theories of Justice II
Continental Philosophy II
African Philosophy
Social Theories of Modernity
South Africa: Politics and Governance
Students take one other commerce major at
second year level
3RD YEAR CURRICULUM COURSES
Economic Science III
OR
Economic Theory III
AND
Epistemology and Metaphysics III
Ethics III
History of Philosophy B: Further Topics in
Modern Philosophy III
Philosophy of Social Science
Select Movements in 20th Century
Philosophy III
A Selected Topic in Philosophy III
Senior Seminar in Philosophy
Philosophy of Language III
Symbolic Logic III
Careers OR
• Academia • Civil Service • Development • Diplomatic Corps Conflict and Stability in Postcolonial Africa
• Economics • International Banking or Finance • Journalism Development: Concepts and Experiences
• Politics • Research Liberty, Justice and the Politics of Difference
Selected topics in Political Studies
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Politics for Public Service
14Bachelor of Accounting Science BAccSc
(BAccSc)
(3 years) Accounting Science
1ST YEAR CURRICULUM COURSES The BAccSc degree is required if you wish to qualify as a Char-
Financial Accounting I tered Accountant. The programme includes four core areas of
Economics IA Accountancy study, namely: Management Accounting and
Finance, Financial Accounting, Auditing and Taxation. Introduc-
Economics IB
tory courses in Economics, Commercial Law, Mathematics and
Commercial Law I Statistics and Accounting Information Systems are also taken.
Computational Mathematics The curriculum is fully compliant with international accounting
Business Statistics education requirements.
Accounting Information Systems The BAccSc degree provides an appropriate undergraduate qual-
2ND YEAR CURRICULUM COURSES ification that meets the educational requirements of the following
boards:
Financial Accounting II
Management Accounting and Finance II • South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
Business Enterprise Law • Public Accountants and Auditors Board (PAAB)
Mercantile Law • International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)
Auditing II After successful completion of the Bachelor of Accounting
Taxation II Science, you will be required to complete a Higher Diploma in
Elective: Accounting (HDipAcc).
Economics IIA The Higher Diploma is a one year, full-time postgraduate pro-
OR gramme. Graduates who have successfully completed the
HDipAcc are then eligible to write the qualifying examinations
Marketing IIa
(otherwise known as Board Exams) for the South African Institute
OR of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).
Human Resources IIA
This examination is written in two parts, and you will need to
3RD YEAR CURRICULUM COURSES complete a training contract of three years in the accountancy
Financial Accounting III profession (Training in Public Practice), or in commerce and in-
Management Accounting and Finance III dustry (Training Outside Public Practice). After writing your first
examination, you will need to choose a specialist course in
Taxation III
either Financial Management or Audit, following the comple-
Auditing III tion of which you will write the second qualifying examination.
Please note that the degree structure is On passing this, you will become a Chartered Accountant and
changing and is currently under development
registered with SAICA.
Our accountancy students consistently achieve excellent pass
rates in the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
qualifying exam.
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Careers
• Charted Accountant • Fund Manager • Internal Auditor
• Tax Specialist
15Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
BCom(Accounting)
(BCom(Accounting)
Accounting (3 years)
The BCom majoring in Accounting is a three year full-time 1ST YEAR CURRICULUM COURSES
programme comprising both compulsory courses and elective Accounting I
courses that students can choose from within the School of Economics IA - Microeconomics
Accountancy, School of Law and School of Economic and
Economics IB - Macroeconomics
Business Sciences.
Commercial Law I
The choice of courses within the Accounting programme allows Computational Mathematics
students to tailor their degree quite specifically to meet their
Business Statistics
career aspirations.
Fundamental of Information Systems
Students can use the degree as a stepping stone to become a
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), (in the USA or SA), a Profes- 2ND YEAR CURRICULUM COURSES
sional Accountant registered with the South African Institute for Accounting II
Professional Accountants (SAIPA), a Management Accountant Management Accounting and Finance II
registered with the Chartered Institute of Management Account- Business Enterprise Law
ants (CIMA), a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or a Chartered Mercantile Law
Certified Accountant registered with the Association of Chartered Auditing II
Certified Accountants (ACCA). Taxation II
Students wishing to pursue a career as a Chartered Account- Elective:
ant, who do not qualify initially for entrance into the BAccSc pro- Economics IIA
gramme, can follow the BCom Accounting as an alternative (four OR
year) option. Consult the Faculty for advice. Marketing IIA
OR
Human Resources IIA
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3RD YEAR CURRICULUM COURSES
Accounting III
Management Accounting and Finance III
Taxation III
Auditing III
OR
Internal Auditing III
Careers
• Chartered Certified Accountant • Chartered Financial Analyst
• Internal Auditor • Management Accountant
• Management Consultant • Professional Accountant, and many
others
16Bachelor of Economic Science (BEconSc) BEconSc
(3 years) Economic Science
1ST YEAR CURRICULUM COURSES 3RD YEAR CURRICULUM COURSES
Business Accounting I Economic Science III
Economic Theory IA - Microeconomics for 72 points from one of the following:
Economists ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Economic Theory IB - Macroeconomics for Software Engineering III
Economists
Software Design III
Algebra I
Formal Languages and Automata III
Calculus I
Advanced Analysis of Algorithms III
SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Machine Learning III
Computational and Applied Mathematics I
OR
OR
Number Theory III/Coding and Cryptography III
Basic Computer Organisation
Complex Analysis III
Discrete Computational Structures
Group Theory III
Introduction to Algorithms and Programming
Rings and Fields III
Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
Topology III
OR
Differential Geometry III
Actuarial Science I
Real Analysis III
AND
Leontief Systems II
Mathematical Statistics I
OR
2ND YEAR CURRICULUM COURSES Computational and Applied Maths III
Economics IIA
Economics IIB
AND TWO OF THE FOLLOWING
The Bachelor of Economic Science (BEconSc) degree is a math-
(depending on 1st year choice and
required pre-requisites): ematically focused degree that has a major in Economics, together
with a mathematical science major.
Computational and Applied Mathematics II
OR The entrance requirements are higher than those for the BCom and
Operating Systems II should only be considered by students with very strong ability in
Database Fundamentals II mathematics.
Computer Networks II
The BEconSc is seen as a specialist degree and focuses on building
Analysis of Algorithms II strong analytical abilities for graduates wishing to work in fields like
OR economics, actuarial science or other business and data analytics
Basic Analysis II fields.
Differential Equations II
The choice of the mathematical science major can be made
Multivariable Calculus II
from Actuarial Science, Computational and Applied Mathematics,
Abstract Mathematics
Computer Science, Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics.
Advanced Analysis II
Linear Algebra II
OR
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Careers
• Actuary • Budget Analyst • Economist
• Field Marketing Associate
• Financial Analyst • Industry Analyst • Management Consultant
• Policy Analyst • Statistician, and many more
17Studying Law at Wits BCom with Law
Students interested in studying Law at Wits have several options Courses include:
to consider. Anyone wishing to practice Law needs to hold as a Administrative Law
minimum an LLB degree. The LLB degree is a four year degree Business Entities
that comprises largely law subjects with several humanity or com- Civil Procedure
merce subjects at first year level. There are certain core law sub- Criminal Law
jects which must be taken by all students wishing to graduate with Criminal Procedure
an LLB, while others form a set of electives from which students
Constitutional Law
choose.
Constitutional Law: The Bill of Rights
While it is possible to enter an LLB at first year undergraduate Customary Law
level, students interested in studying law are generally encouraged Independent Research Essay
to undertake a BCom or BA degree first, preferably choosing Law Introduction to Law
as one of their majors. This enables students to get a feeling for Jurisprudence
the more general law subjects before committing to the study of Law of Contract
Law while also developing knowledge and skills in other disciplines
Law of Delict
which will be useful to them in the context in which they one day
Law of Evidence
practice Law. Students seeing their future in corporate law, working
Law of Persons
for either law firms or in the legal department of large organisations,
Family Law
should choose to do a BCom(Law) with a second major in Finance,
Management, Accounting, Taxation, or any other BCom major. On Practical Legal Studies
the other hand, students envisaging a future in human rights, family Property Law
law, constitutional law, international law, etc. are generally advised Public International Law
to begin their legal studies with a BA(Law), pairing this with courses Please note that the degree structure is
like politics, sociology, economics or languages. changing and is currently under development
Students taking either the BCom(Law) or BA(Law) route into the
LLB take several of the introductory and core LLB courses over
three years as their Law “major”. This allows students to then com-
plete the LLB degree over a two year period as they already hold
credits for several of the LLB courses. A third route into the LLB is
for students holding any undergraduate degree, without Law as a
major. These students are not required to do the non-Law courses
required in the LLB and are therefore able to complete all the law
courses in three years. In both these cases, students have devel-
oped critical thinking and analytical skills during the course of their
first degrees which enables the accelerated progress through the
LLB.
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Careers
Students studying law at Wits can consider many careers both in
the legal and related areas, bearing in mind that further study and
requirements are necessary for certain roles. Roles might include:
• Advocate • Attorney • Conveyancer • Judge • Legal Advisor
• Legal Practitioner • Legal, Risk and Compliance Consultant
• Magistrate • Mediator • Negotiator • Arbitrator
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• Professional Counsellor • ProsecutorLF
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1 Choose a programme and apply online 4 Check your application status
To apply, go to: www.wits.ac.za/applications/ To check your status, go to: https://self-service.wits.ac.za
Apply for 3 degrees (e.g. Humanities, Commerce or • You will receive an email from the University acknowledging
Science). Try to keep your options open, especially when receipt of your application
applying for programmes in Faculties such as Health
• The acknowledgment email will contain a person number
Sciences or Engineering.
(which will become your student number)
• All records of correspondence from the University will be
2 Pay your application fee
available on the self-service portal
• Check the status of your application and to do items on the
self-service portal regularly.
Non-refundable application fee of R100 for South African
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Deposit the exact amount into the University’s account:
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Use the unique payment number as a reference. • Offers can only be confirmed after receiving final matric
Pay by cash or credit card at the : results
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Braamfontein Campus East, Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, The order of choice makes no difference
Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Successful applicants will receive communication offering
EFT - use unique payment number as a reference. a firm place and information about registration and orienta-
tion programme
3 Upload documents at time of application
• Communcation will include further instructions (e.g. pay
deposit or attend interview)
• Places are limited, therefore you may only accept one offer.
You are required to respond to the offer within a few days
To upload documents, go to: https://self-service.wits.ac.za
to secure your place.
Log in with your person number and the first six digits of
your ID, and upload the following documents: To download an undergraduate application form, go to:
Current matriculants: Grade 11 results (certified and www.wits.ac.za/applications/choosedownloads
bearing your school stamp)
A downloaded undergraduate application form contains a
Already matriculated: matric certificate/foreign school unique application reference number and cannot be shared
leaving certificate. A certified copy of the certificate, must or duplicated. The form must be printed, completed and
be handed into the Wits Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC), submitted by post or by hand to the Student Enrolment
Ground Floor, Solomon Mahlangu House, Wits University Centre. No faxed or emailed application forms will be
Attending another tertiary institution: certified copy of accepted.
your academic record, and a certificate of good conduct,
stamped by the institution’s registrar.
19Student Support
Choose your path!
Work towards your goals!
CAREERS COUNSELLING ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
The Counselling and Careers Development Unit The main thrust of the Student Affairs Office is to
provides a range of professional and assist students to succeed academically by
supportive services and programmes, including providing support to overcome personal and
career counselling and psychometric testing. academic challenges.
www.wits.ac.za/ccdu
Be the best that you can be!
DISABILITY
The Disability Rights Unit assists students with
disablities to receive academic support and
reasonable accommodations to participate equally and
fully in all aspects of university life.
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THE ROAD TO SUCCESS PROGRAMME
The Road to Success Programme (RSP), is the The RSP aims to help students succeed by helping them
Faculty of Commerce, Law, and Management’s take responsibility for their own success, and can assist
student success and support programme. It pro- with:
vides non-academic support to first-year through • academic advising
fourth-year students in the faculty. The RSP aims • food and clothing provisions
to guide CLM students on their path to personal • funding applications
and academic success from registration to gradua- • note taking and reflective practice
tion. This is achieved through an integrated network • personal problems and concerns
of grouptutorials and one-on-one consultations with • the development of excellence skills
RSP Success Tutors and/or Coordinators. (e.g. time management and study skills for university)
RSP Coordinators: danie.deklerk@wits.ac.za / tshepiso.maleswena@wits.ac.za
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