Bachelor of Commerce in Management Course Requirements at Lyceum
Lyceum College · Faculty of Commerce
The Bachelor of Commerce in Management is a bachelor's Degree offered by Lyceum for 2027 learners, taking 3 years full-time minimum; up to 6 years part-time 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 Bachelor of Commerce in Management at Lyceum
- A National Senior Certificate with a bachelor's pass, or an NCV Level 4 with bachelor's endorsement
- An Amended Senior Certificate with bachelor's endorsement or a Senior Certificate with university exemption is also accepted
- Foreign school leaving certificates must be evaluated by SAQA and meet the minimum requirements
- A diploma or advanced diploma in a related field can be used for entry
- Applicants aged 45 or older may apply on mature age grounds, subject to conditions
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Senate discretionary admission are available
- Applicants whose first language is not English may need to prove English proficiency
- You need an APS of at least 38 and Mathematics at level 5 (60 to 69%) or higher
About this course
This BCom leans heavily towards finance and accounting, aimed at students who want to move into the accounting and financial management fields where skilled graduates are in short supply. It is a 384-credit degree at NQF Level 7 (SAQA ID 80286). It is studied by distance learning, with digital study material, assignments and exams managed through the Lyceum student portal.
Year 1 covers Business Management 1, Analytical Techniques, Financial Accounting 1, Commercial Law and Economics 1. Year 2 moves on to Business Management 2, Business Information Systems, Financial Accounting 2, Internal Auditing and Economics 2. Year 3 includes Corporate Governance, Financial Accounting 3 and Taxation.
Each year you add a stream elective, which becomes your major:
- Financial Management
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Human Resource Management
- Public Relations Management
Every subject has two assignments and a final exam, with assignments counting 60% and the exam 40% of the final mark. Credits can be transferred in or out through Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) and RPL, and the degree can lead on to honours or postgraduate diploma study such as Lyceum's Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management.
Possible careers
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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: Compliance Officer 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 Bachelor of Commerce in Management.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like Lyceum. Ask Lyceum directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
Lyceum’s intake and this course’s requirements at an admission score of APS 38+ 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 Lyceum and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply online through the Lyceum student portal, or visit or phone a Lyceum branch on 0861 819 211 for help. Have a certified copy of your ID or passport, your highest school certificate and any post-school results ready to upload. Lyceum enrols through the year, so check the next registration window with an advisor before you pay the upfront deposit.
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- Duration
- 3 years full-time minimum; up to 6 years part-time
- NQF Level
- 7
- APS / Points
- APS 38 with Mathematics at level 5
- Fees
- 2025 fee schedule: R23 352 for the first year; monthly debit order option after a 15% deposit, and a discount for cash settlement. Confirm current fees with Lyceum.
- Application deadline
- Rolling registration; confirm the next intake with Lyceum
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Source: Official website: https://lyceum.edu.za/programme/bachelor-of-commerce-in-management/, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Lyceum College before applying.