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BCom with specialisation in Business Analytics Course Requirements at UFS

University of the Free State · Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Admission score: AP 34 University of the Free State uses its own admission-scoring system, not directly comparable to standard APS.
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The BCom with specialisation in Business Analytics is a bachelor's Degree offered by UFS 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 BCom with specialisation in Business Analytics at UFS

  • National Senior Certificate with an admission point score of 34, English at Level 4 (50%) and Mathematics at Level 5 (60%).

About this course

This data-driven commerce stream teaches students to apply statistical and analytical tools to business problems, combining commerce theory with quantitative methods and technology. It carries a higher entry threshold reflecting its emphasis on mathematics. Graduates are positioned for roles that bridge business strategy and data analysis.

Possible careers

Course intelligence for BCom with specialisation in Business Analytics

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

Not on the scarce-skills list

Job market outlook

BCom with specialisation in Business Analytics doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Business Analyst. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.

Likely NSFAS-eligible

NSFAS funding

As a Bachelor's Degree at UFS, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.

More accessible

Admission chances

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UFS’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 UFS and NSFAS.

How to apply for 2027 studies

Apply directly through UFS's own online application system at apply.ufs.ac.za.

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Applications for 2027 studies
Open: 1 April 2026
Close: 30 September 2026
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Duration
3 years
NQF Level
7
APS / Points
AP 34
Campus
Bloemfontein Campus, Bloemfontein

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