Bachelor of Commerce (in the field of Financial Sciences) at University of the Witwatersrand

The Bachelor of Commerce (in the field of Financial Sciences) at University of the Witwatersrand is a 3 years programme offered through Commerce, Law and Management. This page explains its admission score, required subjects and pathway options, and shows careers and related study options linked to the programme. Use VX Course Match to check your own subjects and marks.

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At a glance

Programme overview

InstitutionUniversity of the Witwatersrand

CampusBraamfontein

FacultyCommerce, Law and Management

QualificationBachelor's Degree

Duration3 years

Published score42.00

What you need

Entry requirements

Applicants must satisfy at least one published admission pathway, together with any requirements common to all pathways.

Pathway 1

  • English Home Language — 60.00%
  • Mathematics — 80.00%

Pathway 2

  • English First Additional Language — 60.00%
  • Mathematics — 80.00%
Where this programme can lead

Careers linked to this programme

Career links are indicative. Learners should research each occupation and confirm that the programme supports their intended pathway.

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Financial Analyst

Analyses financial and business data, builds forecasts and models, and provides insights to support investment or management decisions.

JuniorR500 000 p.a.Mid-levelR720 000 p.a.SeniorR1 000 000 p.a.
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Financial Data Scientist

Uses statistics, programming and machine learning to analyse financial data, build predictive models and support risk, pricing or investment decisions.

JuniorR520 000 p.a.Mid-levelR850 000 p.a.SeniorR1 300 000 p.a.
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Blockchain Analyst

Evaluates blockchain systems, digital assets and decentralised processes to identify business uses, risks and performance issues.

JuniorR360 000 p.a.Mid-levelR660 000 p.a.SeniorR1 080 000 p.a.
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Financial Engineer

Designs financial models and quantitative solutions to manage investment, pricing and financial risk.

JuniorR450 000 p.a.Mid-levelR800 000 p.a.SeniorR1 400 000 p.a.
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Frequently asked questions

What admission score is required for Bachelor of Commerce (in the field of Financial Sciences)?

The published score shown by VX Course Match is 42.00. Applicants must also satisfy the relevant subject pathway and any additional requirements.

Which subjects are required?

Published pathway subjects include English Home Language, Mathematics, English First Additional Language. Check each pathway carefully because alternatives may apply.

Are NBT results required?

No NBT requirement is recorded for this programme in the current VX dataset, but applicants should still confirm the latest institutional requirements.

How long does the programme take?

The published duration is 3 years.

Which careers can this programme lead to?

VX currently links this programme to careers such as Investment Analyst, Financial Analyst, Financial Data Scientist, Financial Technology (Fintech) Specialist, Blockchain Analyst. These links are indicative and learners should research each career further.

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Admission criteria can change and meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee an offer. Confirm all requirements directly with the institution.

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