BCom (Business Management) Course Requirements at Akademia
Akademia · Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
The BCom (Business Management) is a bachelor's Degree offered by Akademia for 2027 learners, taking 3 years minimum (maximum 7 years); full-time on campus or after-hours distance to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study BCom (Business Management) at Akademia
- NSC with a bachelor's pass and an admission point score of at least 29, excluding Life Orientation
- At least 50% for Afrikaans
- A USAf exemption certificate or a related higher certificate is also accepted
About this course
The BCom (Business Management), called BCom (Ondernemingsbestuur) in Afrikaans, is a broad management degree that covers every main function of a business. It is an NQF level 7 qualification of 380 credits (SAQA ID 93833).
It suits students who want to run or start a business, or work in management in any sector. It is offered full-time at the Pretoria and Paarl campuses and through the after-hours distance model.
Main modules by year:
- Year 1: Business Management 1, Economics 1, Financial Accounting, Business Communication, Elementary Quantitative Methods, Business Ethics and an Introduction to Business Information Systems.
- Year 2: Business Management 2, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Operations Management, Financial and Personal Financial Management, Commercial Law, Human Resource Management and Labour Relations, and Marketing Management.
- Year 3: Strategic Management, Sustainability and Responsible Citizenship, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Innovation Management and International Management.
Because the modules cover marketing, finance, people, operations and strategy, graduates can work in almost any department of an organisation. Strong students can continue to the BComHons (Business Management).
Possible careers
Course intelligence for BCom (Business Management)
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Good sign: Small Business Manager appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed BCom (Business Management).
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like Akademia. Ask Akademia directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
Akademia’s intake and this course’s requirements at an admission score of APS 29+ generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with Akademia and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online at akademia.ac.za/doen-aansoek, or book a consultation with an advisor first. Upload a certified ID copy, your Grade 12 results (or final NSC) and, for postgraduate study, your academic record and degree certificate. Applications for 2027 close on 29 January 2027. Classes and assessments are in Afrikaans, so make sure you are comfortable studying in the language.
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- Duration
- 3 years minimum (maximum 7 years); full-time on campus or after-hours distance
- NQF Level
- 7
- APS / Points
- APS 29 excluding Life Orientation
- Fees
- 2027 year 1 tuition: R68 700 on campus or R60 700 after hours, plus an R8 000 registration fee per year; see the 2027 payment options PDF
- Application deadline
- 29 January 2027
- Campus
- Pretoria Campus, Centurion
- Paarl Campus, Paarl
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Source: Official website: https://akademia.ac.za/bcom-graad-in-ondernemingsbestuur/, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Akademia before applying.