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Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Informatics Course Requirements at UNISA

University of South Africa · College of Science, Engineering and Technology

Bachelor Honours Degree Information & Communication Technology
Admission score: Unisa Admission Score (AS) 60 University of South Africa uses its own admission-scoring system, not directly comparable to standard APS.

The Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Informatics is a bachelor Honours Degree offered by UNISA for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, studied via distance learning to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.

Minimum Admission Requirements to study Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Informatics at UNISA

A relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a related field, completed with results that meet Unisa's Admission Score (AS) requirement for this programme - currently an AS of 60 (calculated from your undergraduate results, not a Matric APS score). Admission is competitive and subject to available space.

About this course

This postgraduate qualification takes students who have completed an undergraduate degree in a related field and develops deeper, specialist competence in Business Informatics. Graduates typically move into roles such as Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, IT Project Coordinator.

Possible careers

How to apply for 2027 studies

Apply online via Unisa's own application system during the official application window; this is a centralised distance-learning university, so there is no in-person application at a specific campus.

Course intelligence for Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Informatics

Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.

Actively hiring

Job market outlook

Good sign: ICT Systems Analyst 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 Honours in Business Informatics.

Unlikely to be NSFAS-funded

NSFAS funding

NSFAS funding is generally limited to a student’s first undergraduate qualification, so a Bachelor Honours Degree like this one doesn’t usually qualify. Postgraduate funding more often comes through NRF bursaries, university-specific scholarships, or an employer.

More accessible

Admission chances

Admission competitiveness meter for Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Informatics at UNISA: More accessibleAccessibleModerateCompetitiveVery competitive

UNISA’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 UNISA and NSFAS.

Applications for 2027 studies
Open: 1 August 2026
Close: 30 November 2026

Exact 2026 dates not yet confirmed by UNISA (given as Aug/Sep to Nov/Dec) - check unisa.ac.za closer to the time.

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Duration
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, studied via distance learning
NQF Level
8
APS / Points
Unisa Admission Score (AS) 60
Campus
Unisa Muckleneuk Campus (Pretoria) - Head Office, Pretoria

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Source: unisa.json, last verified 2026-08-25. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with University of South Africa before applying.