Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship Course Requirements at MANCOSA
MANCOSA · Faculty of Commerce & Business Management
The Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship is a bachelor's Degree offered by MANCOSA for 2027 learners, taking 3 years 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 Entrepreneurship at MANCOSA
National Senior Certificate or National Certificate (Vocational) with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification with proven English proficiency; or a Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate or Diploma. Applicants older than 23 without a degree-endorsed Matric may be considered via mature age exemption; RPL applicants must be 23 or older.
About this course
This degree develops the knowledge and skills needed to identify opportunities and start or grow a business, covering business planning, finance and organisational strategy for entrepreneurs. It targets aspiring business owners as well as existing small business operators.
Possible careers
Advisor For SMMEs, Analyst For SMMEs, Business Development Manager, Business Owner, Management Consultant
How to apply for 2027 studies
Applicants apply via MANCOSA's official online application system or by contacting a MANCOSA learning centre directly.
Course intelligence for Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship
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: Management Consultant 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 Entrepreneurship.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like MANCOSA. Ask MANCOSA directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
MANCOSA’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements 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 MANCOSA and NSFAS.
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- Duration
- 3 years
- NQF Level
- 7
- Campus
- Durban, Durban
- Johannesburg, Johannesburg
- Pretoria, Centurion
- Polokwane, Polokwane
- Mbombela, Mbombela
- Cape Town, Cape Town
- East London, East London
- Gqeberha, Gqeberha
- Namibia, Windhoek
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Source: mancosa.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with MANCOSA before applying.