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Bachelor of Commerce in Economics

Bachelor of Commerce in Economics for 2021

Why study the Bachelor of Commerce in Economics?

The IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Economics degree provides graduates with a critical understanding of the relationship between the disciplines of business management and economics in the business world. Consequently, graduates will be able to contribute to basic enquiry which informs strategic thinking and business management practices against a background and knowledge base of the South African business and economic environment. The purpose of this programme is threefold: to promote access to higher education, to qualify students for careers in the business/economics field and to provide a platform for further business management or economics studies.

The IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Economics degree is aimed at students who are keen to study a broad-based commerce degree along with the opportunity to specialise in business management and economic practices. This degree will appeal to you if the world of business and economics holds your interest.

Successful completion of this programme leads to an IIE qualification.

IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Economics Career opportunities

This degree will open up an attractive range of career options; this degree is an ideal stepping stone to a diverse and exciting range of business-related career opportunities that include:

  • General management
  • Banking and Insurance
  • Business management
  • Business consulting
  • Economic consulting
  • Financial consulting
  • Corporate advising
  • Business strategy planning
Duration

3 years full-time

Accreditation

Accredited by the CHE. Registration: NQF Level 7, SAQA ID 93854

Fees for 2021

Students are advised to pay their deposit on/before registration and the balance by the published payment due date. Alternative a payment arrangement can be applied for before the 28 February 2021.

International students registering for the first time at IIE MSA will be subject to an International Student Levy of R6,500 (434.42 USD) payable upon registration.

2021 Annual Fee:

R88,000 (5,881.36 USD)

* Note that fees are subject to an annual increase.

For more information regarding fees please visit the Fee structure.

Students are responsible for the payment of their own transport and accommodation during the various intakes, as well as for textbooks, computers or other devices to use the Internet.

Payment Methods

For more information on our payment methods visit https://www.iiemsa.co.za/pay-fees/

Intakes

First Semester (February)

Attendances
  • On-campus, full-time
Programme code:

BCEC322

Admissions information for domestic students
IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Economics

Entry requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

National Senior Certificate (NSC)
Bachelor pass with English (50%) and Mathematics (50%) or Mathematical Literacy (80%)

National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V))
Bachelor pass with English (50%) and Mathematics (50%) or Mathematical Literacy (80%)

Senior Certificate (SC)
Endorsement with English (50%) and Mathematics HG (50%) or Mathematics SG (80%)

Senior Certificate (Amended) (SC(a))
Please contact us for more information.

Please note, requirements for entry to this qualification are correct at the time of publication, however, these may change.

Applications

More information can be found by visiting How to apply

Admissions information for international students
IIE Bachelor of Commerce in Economics

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

An USAf Exemption Certificate to degree studies is required and meeting the relevant Maths and English requirements or requisite English test e.g. TOEFL, IELS.

Please note, requirements for entry to this qualification are correct at the time of publication, however, these may change.

Applications

More information can be found by visiting How to apply

Contact us

011 950 4009 enquiries@iiemsa.co.za
From outside South Africa
+27 11 950 4009