BCom (Economics) Course Requirements at Akademia
Akademia · Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
The BCom (Economics) 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 (Economics) at Akademia
- NSC with a bachelor's pass and an admission point score of at least 30, excluding Life Orientation
- At least 50% for Afrikaans and 60% for Mathematics
- A USAf exemption certificate or a related higher certificate is also accepted
About this course
The BCom (Economics) is a three-year degree for students who want to understand how economies, markets and money work, and how to analyse economic data. It is an NQF level 7 qualification of 375 to 380 credits, depending on the electives chosen (SAQA ID 125920).
It can be studied full-time at the Pretoria campus or through the after-hours distance model, and the website notes that the Paarl campus is provisionally approved.
Main modules by year:
- Year 1: Economics 1, Business Management 1, Statistics, Financial Accounting 1, Financial and Investment Planning 1, Commercial Law, and Econometrics 1A and 1B.
- Year 2: Economics 2, History of Economic Thought, Economic Analysis, Monetary Economics, Financial Economics 1 and more econometrics, plus two electives from Financial Accounting 2, Business Management 2 and Investment Management 2.
- Year 3: Economics 3, Econometrics 2A and 2B, Development Economics, International Trade and Financial Economics 2, plus one elective in finance, business management or accounting.
The strong focus on econometrics and data makes this degree suitable for students who enjoy mathematics and want careers in analysis or policy. Graduates can apply for honours study in economics or related fields.
Possible careers
Course intelligence for BCom (Economics)
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: Economist 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 (Economics).
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 30+ 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 30 excluding Life Orientation
- Fees
- 2027 year 1 tuition: R76 510 on campus or R68 510 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
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Source: Official website: https://akademia.ac.za/bcom-ekonomie/, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Akademia before applying.