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University Rankings .............................................1

The Dean of the Faculty ......................................2

The Dean’s Welcome Message ...........................2

Admission Requirements: National Senior Certificate (NSC) ........................3

Admission Requirements: National Certificate (Vocational) (NCV) ................4

Study Fees ..........................................................4

Application Closing Date .....................................4

Admission Requirements: Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management .....................5

Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management ....7

Why the Wits BCom? ..........................................7

Structure of the Wits BCom ................................8

Flexibility and Specialisation in Major Combinations ........................................10

Specialised Degrees: ...........................................14

Accounting Degrees ............................................15

Law Degrees .......................................................18

Apply to Wits in 5 Steps ......................................19

Student Support ..................................................20

Road to Success Programme .............................20

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Welcome!Join a community of excellence and achievement

and participate in shaping the futureThe value of a Wits BCom results from guidance by intellectuals on the frontlines of academic and business research, and in the de-gree’s unique flexibility. Wits BCom graduates join the working world equipped with problem solving skills, critical thinking and intellec-tual agility crucial for successful careers in commerce, locally and globally.

As a Wits BCom student, you will fully immerse yourself in business and engage with those who are

Professor Imraan ValodiaDean of the Faculty of

Commerce, Law and Management

shaping our economy. Your degree will encourage your intellectual curi-osity and sharpen the mental habits and instincts you’ll need to thrive in a complex, competitive job market. You will learn to collaborate with fel-low students, work as a team and compete individually for excellence.

The Wits BCom degree is an in-vestment for your future. It estab-lishes a strong foundation both wide and deep, puts in place the building blocks of intellectual cap-ital, and provides the first step

Professor Valodia has a doctor-ate in Economics from UKZN. He has published widely in the fields of inequality, employment, the in-formal economy, gender, compe-tition policy and industrialisation. He is currently leading an initiative at Wits to establish the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies. His two most recent books deal with competition policy in Africa and the gender impacts of taxation. He has published in leading interna-tional journals and is one of only a handful of South African econ-omists with an NRF B-rating. He serves on a number of econom-ic policy forums and has worked with leading international develop-

ment organisations, including the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development, the United Nations Development Programme, UN Women, the World Bank, and Women in Informal Employment: Globalising and Organising, among others. Professor Valodia is a part-time member of the Competition Tribunal and a Commissioner on the Employment Conditions Com-mission. He recently chaired, at the invitation of Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Advisory Panel on the National Minimum Wage in South Africa, and was on a panel advising the Minister of Economic Development on amendments to the Competition Act in South Africa.

towards ‘future proofing’ your career. With one of the highest graduate employment rates in the country you’ll find yourself a highly sought after commodity, locally and internationally, with your Wits BCom.

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In order to gain acceptance in any of the faculties, applicants require:

• National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Independent Examinations Board (IEB) subjects, and

• Certain levels of achievement as set out in this Guide, as well as Bachelor’s Passes.

Wits tabulates the points score for all subjects on the following basis:

• English must be taken either as Home Language or as 1st Additional Language.

• Mathematics is compulsory for all numerate degrees in Engineering and Built Environment, Commerce, Law and Management, Science and most Health Sciences.

• Maths Literacy will be accepted by BA Law, Education and Humanities (except for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology).

• Wits does not distinguish between designated vs. non designated subjects when calculating the admission point score (APS).

• The APS calculation is based on the best seven subjects including Life Orientation.

NB: Compliance with the minimum requirement does not guarantee a place at the University. The University has a specific number of places for first year undergraduates, approved by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.

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At the time of going to print, the tuition fees for 2019 were not available. These are the approximate tui-tion fees for the first year of study in 2018. Fees may increase by approximately 10% or more, so you need to add at least 10% to the figures below. Please note that the fees listed below are for South African citizens only. International students pay a composite fee depending on the degree. This information is available at

www.wits.ac.za/internationalstudents

South African citizens will be expected to make a first payment prior to, or during enrolment before being permitted to enrol at the University. Applicants will be informed of this in writing. This amount is offset against the fee account.

International applicants pay fees at the beginning of the year. All International applicants must pay 75% of the tuition fees and related costs at the time of regis-tration. The balance is to be paid by the end of March.

www.wits.ac.za/study-at-wits/fees-and-funding/fees-office/

All fees are due by 31 March. If you cannot pay you will be required to contact the Fees Office to sign a payment plan.

Wits’ institutional requirements are:

An applicant who holds an NCV may be invited to write a test, provided that he/she has met the follow-ing compulsory institutional requirements as well as the Faculty and degree-specific requirements.

An applicant must have:

• Taken English as either a language of learning and teaching, or as the 1st Additional Language

• Taken Mathematics as a fundamental component

• Achieved 70 - 79% for all seven subjects - in funda-mental and vocational categories.

Commerce, Law & Management

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Four subjects from Business, Commerce & Management Studies

Subject to institutional admission requirements, the minimum admission requirement to a Bachelor’s degree programme is a National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by the Council for General and Further Education and Training.

The minimum legislative requirements for admis-sion to a Bachelors degree include the achieve-ment of:

• Three fundamental subjects between 60 - 69% in-cluding English, as the language of learning and teaching at Wits.

• Three vocational subjects from the designated list between 70 - 79%.

Admission Point ScoreRating Code Rating %

5 Outstanding 80-100

4 Highly competent 70-79

3 Competent 50-69

2 Not yet competent 40-49

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APPLICATION CLOSING DATE

30 SEPTEMBER

Commerce, Law and Management

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) R45 260-R48 330

Bachelor of Accounting Science (BAccSc) R48 530

Bachelor of Economic Science (BEconSc) R44 010

Current Study Fees (2018)APPROXIMATE TUITION FEES FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF STUDY (Excludes textbooks, study notes, etc.)

Admission Requirements:National Certificate (Vocational) (NCV)

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Minimum Admission Requirements

Faculty of Commerce, Law and ManagementNational Senior Certificate (NSC) Minimum Admission Requirements

(Bachelor’s Degree Pass)

Closing Date: 30 September 2018NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.

Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.

www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate/entry-requirements/admission-requirements-nsc/

Programmes APSEnglish Home Language

OR 1st Additional Language

Mathematics Wait-listing

School of Accountancy

Bachelor of Accounting Science (BAccSc) (3 years)

42 + 5 6Applicants with an APS between 39-41 as well as English 6 and Mathe-

matics 6 will be wait-listed subject to the number of places available.

Bachelor of Commerce BCom(Accounting) (3 years)



School of Economic and Business Sciences

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) (3 years)



Bachelor of Economic Science (BEconSc) (3 years)



School of Law

Bachelor of Commerce with Law BCom(Law) (3 years)



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Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management

www.wits.ac.za/clm/

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NB: Due to the limited number of places available, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.

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Faculty of Commerce, Law & Management

IndexStructure your Wits BCom .................................8

Flexible BCom Major Combinations....................9

- Economics ......................................................10

- Finance ...........................................................10

- Human Resources Management ....................11

- Information Systems ......................................11

- Insurance and Risk Management ...................12

- Management ..................................................12

- Marketing........................................................13

Specialised Degrees:

BCom(PPE) - Politics, Philosophy and Economics .......................................................14

BAccSc - Accounting Science ..........................15

BCom(Accounting) ............................................16

BEconSc - Economic Science ..........................17

Studying Law at Wits ........................................18

The Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management offers professional development in the business and legal areas of expertise through educational programmes that compare with the very best globally.

The Faculty is home to three schools offering both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes from Bachelors through to PhDs: the School of Accounting, School of Economic and Business Sciences (SEBS) and the School of Law. The Faculty offers several undergraduate degrees including the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) with flexible major combina-tions or more specialised programmes such as the BCom(IS), BCom(Acc), BCom(PPE) or BCom(Law); the Bachelor of Accounting Science (BAccSc) and the Bachelor of Economic Science (BEconSc).

The Faculty is also home to the Wits Business School and the Wits School of Governance. These schools are on the Parktown campus and offer postgraduate programmes only, including the Wits MBA.

www.wits.ac.za/bcom

Why the Wits BCom?

The Wits BCom is an investment in your future. It establishes a strong knowledge foundation, puts in place the building blocks of intellectual capital, and provides the first step towards ‘future proofing’ your career. With one of the highest graduate employment rates in the country you’ll find yourself a highly sought after commodity, both locally and internationally.

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Structure of the Wits BCom Degree

First Year (Compulsory)

Economics IAOR

Economics Theory IA

Economics IBOR

Economics Theory IB

+ Accounting I +

Computational Mathematics

Business Statistics

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Fundamentals of Information Systems

Commercial Law

Structuring your BCom degree

The Wits BCom consists of a set of compulsory first year courses that virtually all BCom students under-take. First year courses build foundational knowledge across areas such as Economics, Accounting, Com-mercial Law, Information Systems and Introductory Mathematics and Business Statistics. These courses form the foundation of a degree preparing students for careers in the commercial and related sectors of any economy. These courses are either full-year courses that are taken across both semesters of the academic year, or may be semester long. In some cases you need to pass one course before you may proceed to another.

In your second year, you choose courses or modules leading to three potential majors. The Wits BCom is a double major degree - this means that you need to take two full majors as part of your degree. A Major is defined by taking a set of courses up to third year level all related to a single discipline.

www.wits.ac.za/bcom/structuring-your-wits-bcom/

STRUCTUREYOUR WITS BCom DEGREE

WITH ONE OF THE HIGHEST GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT RATES IN THE COUNTRY YOU’LL FIND YOURSELF A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER COMMODITY,

LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY WITH YOUR WITS BCom

Third Year

Major 1(3rd Year Level) + Major 2

(3rd Year Level)

Second Year (Choose Majors)

Potential Major(2nd Year Level) + Potential Major

(2nd Year Level) + Potential Major(2nd Year Level)

By choosing three potential majors, you can start to explore areas of interest in more depth, but still allow yourself time to make final choices later on. Remember that a BCom degree must have at least one commerce major, the second major can be from another faculty - either Science or Humanities. How-ever, many students take both majors within the Commerce Faculty.

One of the great benefits of a Wits BCom degree is that you don’t have to commit to your major choices in your first year of study. The Wits BCom (General) allows you to register without choosing your majors upfront. There are several BCom degrees that have slightly different requirements and can be chosen when you register. It is however generally very easy to move between these degrees if you change your mind later. The Faculty office can guide and advise you, both at registration or during the year.

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From second year onwards, students elect their majors from either the SEBS disciplines: Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Insurance and Risk Management, Human

Resource Management, Marketing and Management, or from majors such as Accountancy, Auditing and Law, or selected approved majors from other faculties.

Use our guided flexibility in major combinations to create a BCom degree that suits your unique career aspirations.

2MAJORS

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CHOOSE AND COMBINE

MAJORS TO SUIT YOUR UNIQUE CAREER PATH!

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Economics

Do you have a flair for problem solving, reasoning and analysis? Are you fascinated by how money actual-ly does make the world go round? Then a career in economics might be perfect for you!

So, what is Economics?

Economics is the study of how, where and why money and resources are produced, spent and allocated by government and businesses, and how these help and affect the lives of individuals. When you hear discus-sions around unemployment, monetary policy, budget deficit and inflation, chances are an economist is in-volved. Businesses, organisations and citizens are all affected by both their country’s economy and what happens globally, so every commerce graduate will undertake at least one year of study in economics.

Combine with:• Finance• Information Systems• Insurance and Risk Management• Law• Management

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• with Politics or Philosophy as part of a BCom(PPE)

Careers

• Analyst

• Chief Executive Officer

• Chief Investment Officer

• Economic Consultant

• Economist

• Investment Analyst

• Investment Banker

• Journalist

• Manager

• Political Advisor, ‘lobbyist’

• Policy Analyst

• Politician

• Researcher

Finance

Are your idols just as likely to be entrepreneurs and business people as pop stars or athletes? Would you say that you’re analytical, and good at problem solving and planning? Are you good with figures, and have you always been savvy with your money? Then consider a major in finance.

So, what is Finance?

Finance has been simply defined as the science of managing money. This involves two broadly related activities: firstly the management of money by busi-ness (corporate finance), government (public finance), and individuals (personal finance); and secondly, the process of acquiring the funds needed to operate successfully. Finance is the engine of, and central to, all economies and stock markets. Some of the many topics you will study include investments, equity and debt, assets and liabilities, credit, mergers and acqui-sitions, dividend policy, initial public offerings (IPOs), financial regulations and decision-making.

Combine with:• Economics• Information Systems • Insurance and Risk Management• Law• Management

Careers


• Chief Financial Officer

• Chief Investment Officer

• Financial Advisor

• Financial Journalist

• Financial Risk Manager

• Investment Analyst

• Investment Banker

• Merchant Banker

• Portfolio Manager

• Public Sector Consultant

• Stock Broker

FLEXIBILITY IN MAJOR COMBINATIONS

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Information Systems

Are you fascinated by how technology affects people, organisations and societies, and vice versa? Are you the first to download and use the latest app? Do you enjoy solving ‘real world’ problems? Then you should seriously consider information systems as a career.

So, what are Information Systems?

Information Systems (IS) enable individuals, organisa-tions and society to gather, store, organise, protect, retrieve, share and make sense of information. They provide the opportunity to do things differently and are at the forefront of changing the world we live and work in. Though technologies play a vital part in these systems, the focus of IS study is on the design of sys-tems in their entirety, not just the technology compo-nents. This is how studying IS differs from information technology (IT) or computer science.

Combine with:• Finance• Marketing• Computer Science• Management• Economics• Law• Psychology

Careers

• Application Developer

• Business Analyst

• Change Manager

• Chief Information Officer

• IT Auditor

• IT Consultant

• Project Manager

• Systems Analyst

• Technology Architect

• UX/UI Designer

IS professionals are found in every sector of the economy. Many large organisations employ IS professionals, but they also work for consultancies and specialist technology companies. IS knowledge and skills are globally relevant, in short supply and high demand.

Human Resource Management

Are you a great communicator who relates well to a wide range of people? Do you have excellent problem solving skills, with the ability to ‘see both sides’? Are you a good listener who wants to ‘make a difference’ to an organisation? Then studying human resource management may be a great choice for you.

So, what is Human Resource Management?

Human Resource Management (HRM) is the manag-ing of people within organisations so as to optimise their performance for the greater good of the organi-sation. HRM studies focus on people-related policies and systems, and are also concerned with change in organisations and industrial relations. Recruitment, talent management, employee development and motivation, and compensation are all key aspects of HRM.

Combine with:• Management• Psychology• Law• Information Systems• Economics• Marketing

Careers

• Consulting

• Human Resource Management

• Industrial Relations Management

• Management

• Negotiations

• Recruitment and Talent Management

• Strategic Planning

• Training and Development

HRM specialists are employed in every industry and across all sectors including government and non- profit organisations.

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Management

Do you have a flair for planning, organising and team-work? Are you an effective communicator who is able to motivate others? Do you see yourself leading a Fortune 500 company, or as South Africa’s next fa-mous entrepreneur? If so, consider majoring in man-agement.

So, what is Management?

Management is the study and science of how organ-isations are run and administrated, be they business-es, government bodies or non-profit organisations. The nature of management is best illustrated in top-ics you will study, such as: leadership and the role of managers, managing individuals, groups and teams, and organisational development and behaviour.

The important and complex areas of project manage-ment and strategic management also fall within this discipline, as do the theory and practice of entrepre-neurship and new venture creation.

Combine with:

Almost any discipline, as most graduates eventually move into leadership positions in the course of their careers.

Careers

• Compliance Manager

• Manager in Public Works and Health

• Manager in Tourism

• Marketing Manager

• Operations Manager

• Project Manager

• Strategic Planning Director

• Training Manager

Top Management posts include:


• Chief Operating Officer

• Company President

• General Manager

• Managing Director

Those with an entrepreneurial flair may choose to start their own businesses, or become small business advisors or business consultants.

Insurance and Risk Management

Do the management of risk and the probability of occurrence of disaster fascinate you? Have you got an eye for complexity, and a head for figures? Are you analytical and focused, with good attention to detail? If so, a career in insurance and risk management might be ideal for you.

So, what is Insurance and Risk Management?

Insurance is the way that companies and individuals protect themselves against the risk of loss, and loss itself. The loss may involve property, life, health or income. It is a form of risk management.

Risk Management itself refers to the way that risks are identified, assessed and prioritised, and the means used to minimise, monitor and control the threat that unfortunate events can pose.Combine with:

• Economics• Finance• Law• Management

Careers

There is a high level of specialisation in this field, lead-ing to a number of career options including:

• Appraiser

• Asset Manager

• Claims Adjustor

• Compliance Officer

• Insurance Analyst

• Insurance Broker

• Financial Advisor

• Sales Representative

• Underwriter

Wits is unique in offering professional development in this field outside of actuarial science studies. There is a high demand for graduates with this knowledge in senior management positions within this industry.


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Marketing

Are you fascinated by trends and fashions, and why certain brands are so much more successful than oth-ers? Do you ever wonder what makes last season’s cool ‘must haves’ suddenly ‘so last year’? Would you love to shape the world’s desires? Then marketing could be your dream career.

So, what is Marketing?

The role of marketing in business is to build the profile of brands, get people interested in products, and to persuade buyers that they really need what is on offer. Technology, travel, entertainment, services, apps and games - even your favourite musician or sports team - all are marketed.

Marketing includes the creation and design of images and products (branding), advertising, demand crea-tion and management, and public relations. The whole new world of online and virtual shopping brings with it the exciting space known as digital marketing.Combine with:

• Management

• Information Systems

• Psychology

• Finance

• Economics

• Human Resource Management

Careers

• Advertising Manager

• Brand Manager

• Events Manager

• Market Research Manager

• Project Manager

• Promotions Manager

• Public Relations Manager

• Sales Manager


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The Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) specialisation of the BCom provides a broad and deep understanding of the world we live in, together with a wide range of thinking skills required for high level engagement in a rapidly changing world.

The specialisation in PPE provides an understanding of political, philosophical and economic ideas, the nature of political institu-tions, political processes and decision making, the working of economic systems, the causes of poverty and wealth and how to promote development.

Students taking a BCom PPE takes economics, politics and philos-ophy in their first year of study together with a selection of general BCom first year subjects. From second year level, they continue to major in economics through to third year, together with either politics of philosophy.

Students may also choose to do a BA (PPE) or to take politics or philosophy as part of a general BCom degree.

1ST YEAR CURRICULUM COURSESEconomic Theory IA - Microeconomics for EconomistsEconomic Theory IB - Macroeconomics for EconomistsIntroduction to EthicsIntroduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality IIntroduction to Political Studies IStates, Power and GovernanceComputational Mathematics IBusiness Statistics IFundamentals of Information systemsCommercial Law2ND YEAR CURRICULUM COURSESAccounting IEconomics IIAEconomics IIBBOTH: Students choose either Politics II courses or Philosophy II courses as a major from the following:History of Philosophy: A Classical and Early Modern PhilosophyPhilosophy of Mind and Psychology IIPhilosophy of Religion IIPhilosophy of Science IISocial and Politicial Philosophy IITheories of Justice IIContinental Philosophy IIAfrican PhilosophySocial Theories of ModernitySouth Africa: Politics and GovernanceStudents take one other commerce major at second year level3RD YEAR CURRICULUM COURSESEconomic Science IIIOREconomic Theory IIIANDEpistemology and Metaphysics IIIEthics IIIHistory of Philosophy B: Further Topics in Modern Philosophy IIIPhilosophy of Social ScienceSelect Movements in 20th Century Philosophy IIIA Selected Topic in Philosophy IIISenior Seminar in PhilosophyPhilosophy of Language IIISymbolic Logic IIIORConflict and Stability in Postcolonial AfricaDevelopment: Concepts and ExperiencesLiberty, Justice and the Politics of DifferenceSelected topics in Political StudiesIntroduction to Comparative PoliticsPolitics for Public Service

www.wits.ac.za/course-finder/undergraduate/clm/ppe/

Careers• Academia • Civil Service • Development • Diplomatic Corps • Economics • International Banking or Finance • Journalism • Politics • Research

BCom(PPE)Politics, Philosophy and Economics

SPECIALISED DEGREESBachelor of Commerce Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) (3 years)

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1ST YEAR CURRICULUM COURSES

Financial Accounting IEconomics IA

Economics IB

Commercial Law I


Business Statistics

Accounting Information Systems

2ND YEAR CURRICULUM COURSES

Financial Accounting II

Management Accounting and Finance II

Business Enterprise Law

Mercantile Law

Auditing II

Taxation II

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Economics IIA

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Human Resources IIA

3RD YEAR CURRICULUM COURSES

Financial Accounting III

Management Accounting and Finance III

Taxation III

Auditing III

Please note that the degree structure is changing and is currently under development

The BAccSc degree is required if you wish to qualify as a Char-tered Accountant. The programme includes four core areas of Accountancy study, namely: Management Accounting and Finance, Financial Accounting, Auditing and Taxation. Introduc-tory courses in Economics, Commercial Law, Mathematics and Statistics and Accounting Information Systems are also taken.The curriculum is fully compliant with international accounting education requirements.

The BAccSc degree provides an appropriate undergraduate qual-ification that meets the educational requirements of the following boards:

• South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)• Public Accountants and Auditors Board (PAAB)• International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)

After successful completion of the Bachelor of Accounting Science, you will be required to complete a Higher Diploma in Accounting (HDipAcc).

The Higher Diploma is a one year, full-time postgraduate pro-gramme. Graduates who have successfully completed the HDipAcc are then eligible to write the qualifying examinations (otherwise known as Board Exams) for the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).

This examination is written in two parts, and you will need to complete a training contract of three years in the accountancy profession (Training in Public Practice), or in commerce and in-dustry (Training Outside Public Practice). After writing your first examination, you will need to choose a specialist course in either Financial Management or Audit, following the comple-tion of which you will write the second qualifying examination. On passing this, you will become a Chartered Accountant and registered with SAICA.

Our accountancy students consistently achieve excellent pass rates in the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants qualifying exam.

www.wits.ac.za/course-finder/undergraduate/clm/accounting-science-baccsc/

Careers• Charted Accountant • Fund Manager • Internal Auditor • Tax Specialist

BAccSc Accounting Science

Bachelor of Accounting Science (BAccSc) (3 years)

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1ST YEAR CURRICULUM COURSES

Accounting IEconomics IA - MicroeconomicsEconomics IB - MacroeconomicsCommercial Law I


Business Statistics

Fundamental of Information Systems

2ND YEAR CURRICULUM COURSESAccounting IIManagement Accounting and Finance IIBusiness Enterprise LawMercantile LawAuditing IITaxation IIElective: Economics IIAORMarketing IIAORHuman Resources IIA3RD YEAR CURRICULUM COURSESAccounting IIIManagement Accounting and Finance IIITaxation IIIAuditing IIIORInternal Auditing III

www.wits.ac.za/course-finder/undergraduate/clm/accounting/

The BCom majoring in Accounting is a three year full-time programme comprising both compulsory courses and elective courses that students can choose from within the School of Accountancy, School of Law and School of Economic and Business Sciences.

The choice of courses within the Accounting programme allows students to tailor their degree quite specifically to meet their career aspirations.

Students can use the degree as a stepping stone to become a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), (in the USA or SA), a Profes-sional Accountant registered with the South African Institute for Professional Accountants (SAIPA), a Management Accountant registered with the Chartered Institute of Management Account-ants (CIMA), a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or a Chartered Certified Accountant registered with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Students wishing to pursue a career as a Chartered Account-ant, who do not qualify initially for entrance into the BAccSc pro-gramme, can follow the BCom Accounting as an alternative (four year) option. Consult the Faculty for advice.

Careers• Chartered Certified Accountant • Chartered Financial Analyst • Internal Auditor • Management Accountant • Management Consultant • Professional Accountant, and many others

BCom(Accounting) Accounting

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (BCom(Accounting) (3 years)

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The Bachelor of Economic Science (BEconSc) degree is a math-ematically focused degree that has a major in Economics, together with a mathematical science major.

The entrance requirements are higher than those for the BCom and should only be considered by students with very strong ability in mathematics.

The BEconSc is seen as a specialist degree and focuses on building strong analytical abilities for graduates wishing to work in fields like economics, actuarial science or other business and data analytics fields.

The choice of the mathematical science major can be made from Actuarial Science, Computational and Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics.

1ST YEAR CURRICULUM COURSESBusiness Accounting IEconomic Theory IA - Microeconomics for EconomistsEconomic Theory IB - Macroeconomics for EconomistsAlgebra ICalculus ISELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:Computational and Applied Mathematics IORBasic Computer OrganisationDiscrete Computational StructuresIntroduction to Algorithms and ProgrammingIntroduction to Data Structures and AlgorithmsORActuarial Science IANDMathematical Statistics I

2ND YEAR CURRICULUM COURSESEconomics IIAEconomics IIBAND TWO OF THE FOLLOWING (depending on 1st year choice and required pre-requisites):Computational and Applied Mathematics IIOROperating Systems II Database Fundamentals II Computer Networks IIAnalysis of Algorithms IIORBasic Analysis IIDifferential Equations IIMultivariable Calculus IIAbstract MathematicsAdvanced Analysis IILinear Algebra IIORMathematical Statistics II www.wits.ac.za/course-finder/undergraduate/clm/

economic-science/

Careers• Actuary • Budget Analyst • Economist • Field Marketing Associate • Financial Analyst • Industry Analyst • Management Consultant • Policy Analyst • Statistician, and many more

3RD YEAR CURRICULUM COURSESEconomic Science III72 points from one of the following:ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:Software Engineering IIISoftware Design IIIFormal Languages and Automata IIIAdvanced Analysis of Algorithms IIIMachine Learning IIIOR Number Theory III/Coding and Cryptography IIIComplex Analysis IIIGroup Theory IIIRings and Fields IIITopology IIIDifferential Geometry IIIReal Analysis IIILeontief Systems IIORComputational and Applied Maths III

BEconSc Economic Science

Bachelor of Economic Science (BEconSc) (3 years)

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CareersStudents studying law at Wits can consider many careers both in the legal and related areas, bearing in mind that further study and requirements are necessary for certain roles. Roles might include:

• Advocate • Attorney • Conveyancer • Judge • Legal Advisor • Legal Practitioner • Legal, Risk and Compliance Consultant • Magistrate • Mediator • Negotiator • Arbitrator • Professional Counsellor • Prosecutor

Students interested in studying Law at Wits have several options to consider. Anyone wishing to practice Law needs to hold as a minimum an LLB degree. The LLB degree is a four year degree that comprises largely law subjects with several humanity or com-merce subjects at first year level. There are certain core law sub-jects which must be taken by all students wishing to graduate with an LLB, while others form a set of electives from which students choose.

While it is possible to enter an LLB at first year undergraduate level, students interested in studying law are generally encouraged to undertake a BCom or BA degree first, preferably choosing Law as one of their majors. This enables students to get a feeling for the more general law subjects before committing to the study of Law while also developing knowledge and skills in other disciplines which will be useful to them in the context in which they one day practice Law. Students seeing their future in corporate law, working for either law firms or in the legal department of large organisations, should choose to do a BCom(Law) with a second major in Finance, Management, Accounting, Taxation, or any other BCom major. On the other hand, students envisaging a future in human rights, family law, constitutional law, international law, etc. are generally advised to begin their legal studies with a BA(Law), pairing this with courses like politics, sociology, economics or languages.

Students taking either the BCom(Law) or BA(Law) route into the LLB take several of the introductory and core LLB courses over three years as their Law “major”. This allows students to then com-plete the LLB degree over a two year period as they already hold credits for several of the LLB courses. A third route into the LLB is for students holding any undergraduate degree, without Law as a major. These students are not required to do the non-Law courses required in the LLB and are therefore able to complete all the law courses in three years. In both these cases, students have devel-oped critical thinking and analytical skills during the course of their first degrees which enables the accelerated progress through the LLB.

BCom with Law

Courses include:Administrative LawBusiness EntitiesCivil ProcedureCriminal LawCriminal ProcedureConstitutional LawConstitutional Law: The Bill of RightsCustomary LawIndependent Research EssayIntroduction to LawJurisprudenceLaw of ContractLaw of DelictLaw of EvidenceLaw of PersonsFamily LawPractical Legal StudiesProperty LawPublic International Law

Please note that the degree structure is changing and is currently under development

www.wits.ac.za/course-finder/undergraduate/clm/llb-law/

Studying Law at Wits

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SELFSERVICE

NB: Incomplete applications cannot be considered for admission

To download an undergraduate application form, go to:

www.wits.ac.za/applications/choosedownloads

A downloaded undergraduate application form contains a unique application reference number and cannot be shared or duplicated. The form must be printed, completed and submitted by post or by hand to the Student Enrolment Centre. No faxed or emailed application forms will be accepted.

• Current matriculants may be made a conditional offer (depending on Grade 11 results). Certain programmes have additional selection criteria (interview/audition/NBT)

• Offers can only be confirmed after receiving final matric results

• Each choice of degree is treated as a separate application. The order of choice makes no difference

• Successful applicants will receive communication offering a firm place and information about registration and orienta-tion programme

• Communcation will include further instructions (e.g. pay deposit or attend interview)

• Places are limited, therefore you may only accept one offer. You are required to respond to the offer within a few days to secure your place.

Accept the offer5

To apply, go to: www.wits.ac.za/applications/

Apply for 3 degrees (e.g. Humanities, Commerce or Science). Try to keep your options open, especially when applying for programmes in Faculties such as Health Sciences or Engineering.

Log in with your person number and the first six digits of your ID, and upload the following documents:

Current matriculants: Grade 11 results (certified and bearing your school stamp)

Already matriculated: matric certificate/foreign school leaving certificate. A certified copy of the certificate, must be handed into the Wits Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC), Ground Floor, Solomon Mahlangu House, Wits University

Attending another tertiary institution: certified copy of your academic record, and a certificate of good conduct, stamped by the institution’s registrar.

To upload documents, go to: https://self-service.wits.ac.za

• You will receive an email from the University acknowledging receipt of your application

• The acknowledgment email will contain a person number (which will become your student number)

• All records of correspondence from the University will be available on the self-service portal

• Check the status of your application and to do items on the self-service portal regularly.

Check your application status4To check your status, go to: https://self-service.wits.ac.za

Non-refundable application fee of R100 for South African citizens and R700 for International citizens.

Deposit the exact amount into the University’s account: Standard Bank Name: Wits University Application Fees Current Account Number: 200 346 385 Branch code: Braamfontein 004 805 CI Number 074A Swift code: SBZAZAJJ Use the unique payment number as a reference.

Pay by cash or credit card at the : Wits Fees Office, Ground Floor, Solomon Mahlangu House, Braamfontein Campus East, Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa.

EFT - use unique payment number as a reference.

Pay your application fee2

Choose a programme and apply online1

Upload documents at time of application3

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Be the best that you can be!DISABILITY

The Disability Rights Unit assists students with disablities to receive academic support and

reasonable accommodations to participate equally and fully in all aspects of university life.

Student SupportChoose your path!

CAREERS COUNSELLING

The Counselling and Careers Development Unit provides a range of professional and

supportive services and programmes, including career counselling and psychometric testing.

Work towards your goals!ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

The main thrust of the Student Affairs Office is to assist students to succeed academically by providing support to overcome personal and

academic challenges.

www.wits.ac.za/ccdu

www.wits.ac.za/disability-rights-unit/

The RSP aims to help students succeed by helping them take responsibility for their own success, and can assist with:• academic advising• food and clothing provisions• funding applications• note taking and reflective practice• personal problems and concerns• the development of excellence skills

(e.g. time management and study skills for university)

THE ROAD TO SUCCESS PROGRAMME

The Road to Success Programme (RSP), is the Faculty of Commerce, Law, and Management’s student success and support programme. It pro-vides non-academic support to first-year through fourth-year students in the faculty. The RSP aims to guide CLM students on their path to personal and academic success from registration to gradua-tion. This is achieved through an integrated network of grouptutorials and one-on-one consultations with RSP Success Tutors and/or Coordinators.

RSP Coordinators: [email protected] / [email protected]

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