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How to become a Business & Management Professional

Runs the operations, marketing and strategy side of an organisation.

What does a Business & Management Professional actually do?

More about this career

A broad qualification covering strategy, operations, marketing and people management – useful because almost every industry needs managers, but less specialised than accounting, law or engineering. What you actually do depends entirely on which industry and function you land in after graduating.

Where this degree can take you

  • Marketing Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Entrepreneur / Business Owner

This is our general description of the role and related jobs, not from an official source – it’s here to give you a fuller picture, not as a careers-counselling guarantee.

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Subjects that usually help

  • Mathematics
  • Business Studies (helpful)

This is our general guidance about which school subjects suit this career. It is not an admission requirement and not from an official source – the real requirements are on the degrees below.

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Where to check this yourself

What the programmes we’ve captured actually ask for

  • Mathematics – asked for by 55 of 67 programmes
  • Mathematical Literacy – asked for by 24 of 67 programmes
  • Technical Mathematics – asked for by 5 of 67 programmes
  • Accounting – asked for by 2 of 67 programmes
  • Business Studies – asked for by 1 of 67 programmes

Counted from the requirements below (an “or” alternative counts for each subject named). Each programme links to the page it came from.

Programmes that lead here

67 programmes at 23 universities. More are added as we verify them.

Central University of Technology

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Diploma in Office Management and Technology

Management Sciences · 3 years

CUT APS 27 points out of 49

  • English: 50%

Same confidence tier as the Public Management diploma above - search-summarised, not a full raw read. This programme’s figures came through an AI-summarized fetch of the official CUT page rather than a raw read of the page itself - re-verify against cut.ac.za before fully relying on it. No 2027 closing date is stated on CUT’s own pages.

Source: View the official page (cut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off published

Diploma in Management

Management Sciences

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: 50%

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against CUT’s own programme page (it carries no intake year; applications for 2027 closed 30 September 2026). NSC, Senior Certificate or NCV accepted; NCV applicants need 50% in Communication. International applicants need a SAQA evaluation certificate.

Source: View the official page (cut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off published

Advanced Diploma in Applied Management

Management Sciences · 1 years

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • Prior qualification – Any 360-credit diploma at NQF level 6 or equivalent (recognition of prior learning otherwise).

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against CUT’s own programme page (it carries no intake year; applications for 2027 closed 30 September 2026). Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7), entered with a completed diploma rather than directly from school.

Source: View the official page (cut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Durban University of Technology

Selection programme

Diploma in Management Sciences: Business Administration

Management Sciences · 3 years

DUT APS 25 points

  • English: level 3 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Three more subjects – Two 20-credit subjects at level 3 (not more than one language) plus one recognised subject at level 3.

New row, read directly from DUT’s 2027 Study Opportunities prospectus (dut-pass-3). DUT says a minimum of 25 points (excluding Life Orientation) will be considered. From DUT’s 2027 Study Opportunities prospectus. Applications go through the CAO (cao.ac.za), not directly to DUT; general closing date 30 September 2026 (fee R250 SA / R300 international).

Source: View the official page (dut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Selection programme

Diploma in Management Sciences: Business Law

Management Sciences · 3 years

DUT APS 25 points

  • English: level 3 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Two more subjects – Two 20-credit subjects at level 3 (not more than one language).

New row, read directly from DUT’s 2027 Study Opportunities prospectus (dut-pass-3). DUT says a minimum of 25 points (excluding Life Orientation) will be considered. From DUT’s 2027 Study Opportunities prospectus. Applications go through the CAO (cao.ac.za), not directly to DUT; general closing date 30 September 2026 (fee R250 SA / R300 international).

Source: View the official page (dut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Mangosuthu University of Technology

Diploma in Office Management and Technology

Management Sciences · 3 years

MUT APS 25

  • English: level 3 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Six more subjects – Any other six accredited subjects, for a total of at least 25 points. A pass in typing or Computer Studies is an added advantage.

Raw-read from MUT’s own First-Year Prospectus 2026 (qualification tables, read 2026-10-04). English Home Language 3 or First Additional Language 4, and a total of at least 25 points. CAO code MN-MDOT.

Source: View the official page (mut.ac.za) (opens the official page)

Selection programme

Advanced Diploma in Office Management and Technology

Management Sciences · 1 years

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • Prior qualification – A Diploma in Office Management and Technology (or equivalent) with an aggregate of 60% or above; less than 60% may be considered with two years’ office-management experience.

Read 2026-10-04 from MUT’s own 2026 Management Sciences Prospectus.

Source: View the official page (mut.ac.za) (opens the official page)

Nelson Mandela University

BCom General (Business Management)

Business & Economic Sciences · 3 years

NMU Applicant Score (AS) 390 out of 600

  • Mathematics: 50%

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against the NMU 2027 Z-Card (AS and subject percentages match). 5 years part-time also available. From NMU’s own faculty "UG Guide" PDFs, most of which are dated/closing in 2024 - apparently covering the 2025 intake, not independently confirmed as current for 2027 (NMU appears to roll these forward with the same structure each year, but treat the figures as "last confirmed" rather than "2027-verified"). No 2027 closing date is stated.

Source: View the official page (business.mandela.ac.za) (opens the official page)

Diploma in Management

Business & Economic Sciences · 3 years

NMU Applicant Score (AS) 330 out of 600

  • Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 60% OR Technical Mathematics: 40%

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from the user-supplied NMU "Undergraduate Programmes 2027" Z-Card (A-Z table of Applicant Scores and subject percentages). AS 330 with Mathematics, 345 with Mathematical Literacy. Extended Curriculum (4 years): AS 310, Mathematics 35%.

Source: View the official page (mandela.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

North-West University

BCom (Management Sciences: Business Management)

Economic & Management Sciences

NWU APS 24 points out of 48

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more)

Raw-confirmed against the user-supplied NWU 2026 Faculty Yearbook. NWU adds your six best subjects (excluding Life Orientation) on an 8-point scale, for a total out of 48 - read from NWU’s own APS calculator. The requirement shown is what NWU publishes.

Source: View the official page (commerce.nwu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

Rhodes University

BCom

Commerce · 3 years

Rhodes points 40 points

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more)

Rhodes points of 34-39 are considered at the Dean’s discretion; 40 or more receives a provisional offer. We show 40 as the qualifying number so that "you qualify" means exactly that - but you are still worth an application from 34. Rhodes has no Engineering and no MBChB. The NBT is recommended, not required. Life Orientation is not scored, but you need at least 50% in it.

Source: View the official page (ru.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BBusSc

Commerce

Rhodes points 45 points

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 6 (70% or more)
  • Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more)

Rhodes points of 38-44 are considered at the Dean’s discretion; 45 or more receives a provisional offer. We show 45 as the qualifying number so that "you qualify" means exactly that - but you are still worth an application from 38. Rhodes has no Engineering and no MBChB. The NBT is recommended, not required. Rhodes does not state the duration for BBusSc in this document. Life Orientation is not scored, but you need at least 50% in it.

Source: View the official page (ru.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BCom Extended Studies

Commerce · 4 years

Rhodes points 34 points

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from the faculty table in the Rhodes 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (18 March 2026). Rhodes points of 34-37 qualify for the four-year Extended Studies route, which is for students from disadvantaged backgrounds and is decided at the Dean’s discretion; the NBT results are used in that decision. Life Orientation is not scored, but you need at least 50% in it.

Source: View the official page (ru.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BCom (Management)

Commerce · 3 years

Rhodes points 40 points

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from the Rhodes 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (18 March 2026): this is a major offered inside the degree named, so entry is the degree’s own. BCom: Rhodes points of 34-39 are at the Dean’s discretion and 40+ gets a provisional offer. Life Orientation is not scored, but you need at least 50% in it.

Source: View the official page (ru.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Sol Plaatje University

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Higher Certificate in Entrepreneurship

Economic and Management Sciences · 1 years

SPU APS 25

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Business subject – At least one of Accounting, Business Studies or Economics at level 3.

Read 2026-10-04 from SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (the 2027 edition is only published as an online viewer that could not be read) - confirm the 2027 prospectus before relying on a cut-off. Higher Certificate (NQF 5): NSC pass with Higher Certificate requirement and a minimum APS of 25. English Home Language level 4 or First Additional Language level 5.

Source: View the official page (spu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

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Advanced Diploma in Management

Economic and Management Sciences · 1 years

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • Prior qualification – A relevant NQF level 6 diploma, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with management-related subjects and an average of 60% in the qualification that gives access (recognition of prior learning applies).

Read 2026-10-04 from SPU’s own 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus (the 2027 edition is only published as an online viewer that could not be read) - confirm the 2027 prospectus before relying on a cut-off. Offered in the evening over one year (hybrid online and contact classes).

Source: View the official page (spu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

Stellenbosch University

Selection programme

BCom Management Sciences

Economic & Management Sciences · 3 years

Stellenbosch aggregate 65 %

  • Mathematics: 60%

Every Stellenbosch programme is a selection programme. The figures shown are the published minimum requirements - the actual selection threshold is usually higher.

Source: View the official page (files.su.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Selection programme

BCom International Business

Economic & Management Sciences · 4 years

Stellenbosch aggregate 80 %

  • Mathematics: 70%
  • English: 70% if it is your Home Language, 80% if it is your First Additional Language

Every Stellenbosch programme is a selection programme. The figures shown are the published minimum requirements - the actual selection threshold is usually higher.

Source: View the official page (files.su.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Selection programme

BCom (Management Sciences)

Economic and Management Sciences · 3 years

Stellenbosch aggregate 65 %

  • Language – English Home Language 50% OR Afrikaans Home Language 50% OR Afrikaans First Additional Language 70% OR English First Additional Language 70%.
  • Mathematics: 60%

Read 2026-10-04 from the Stellenbosch 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus (page images). The number shown is the NSC aggregate (excluding Life Orientation). Page 7. Focal areas include Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, Information Systems Management, Investment Management, Logistics and Supply Chain, Marketing, Public and Development Management. Every Stellenbosch programme is a selection programme. The figures shown are the published minimum requirements - the actual selection threshold is usually higher.

Source: View the official page (files.su.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Tshwane University of Technology

Diploma in Public Affairs (Administration of State)

Humanities · 3 years

TUT APS 20 points

  • English: level 3 (40% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against TUT’s 2026 faculty prospectus: APS and subject levels match. Public-sector administration specifically (careers include clerk and public official/manager) - there is no dedicated public administration career on Studypath yet, so this is filed under the closest existing category. Closes 31 July 2026. From TUT’s 2027 First-Year Course Information and General Information PDFs. Applications opened 1 April 2026 (fee R240).

Source: View the official page (tut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Administrative Management

Management Sciences · 3 years

TUT APS 24 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Accounting (Finance majors) – Accounting at level 3 for students who intend to major in Finance.

New row, read directly from TUT’s 2026 faculty prospectus (tut-pass-3). Recommended: Mathematics and commercial subjects. Closing date not found in the documents read - check TUT’s website.

Source: View the official page (tut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Entrepreneurship

Management Sciences · 3 years

TUT APS 24 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more)

New row, read directly from TUT’s 2026 faculty prospectus (tut-pass-3). Recommended: commercial subjects. Closes 30 September 2026 (TUT First-Year Course Information).

Source: View the official page (tut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of Cape Town

BCom / BBusSc (all specialisations except those listed separately)

Commerce · 3 years

UCT Faculty Points Score 435 out of 600 (band a)

  • Mathematics: 60%
  • English: 50% if it is your Home Language, 60% if it is your First Additional Language
  • NBT – NBT Academic Literacy and Quantitative Literacy must be Upper Intermediate or above. The NBT Maths test is not required for Commerce.

Band A (guaranteed offer) is an FPS of 435. Band B (likely offer) is a WPS of 470 - the WPS adds a 0-10% disadvantage factor that we cannot work out from your marks, so we only check you against Band A. Band C (430-434, Education Development Unit only) applies to redress categories only. Includes the CA / Accounting streams. BBusSc is 4 years.

Source: View the official page (uct.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BCom Management Studies

Commerce · 3 years

UCT Faculty Points Score 435 out of 600 (band a)

  • Mathematics: 60%
  • English: 50% if it is your Home Language, 60% if it is your First Additional Language
  • NBT – NBT Academic Literacy and Quantitative Literacy must be Upper Intermediate or above. The NBT Maths test is not required for Commerce.

Band A (guaranteed offer) is an FPS of 435. Band B (likely offer) is a WPS of 470 - the WPS adds a 0-10% disadvantage factor that we cannot work out from your marks, so we only check you against Band A. Band C (430-434, Education Development Unit only) applies to redress categories only. UCT’s most flexible Commerce degree: a core of 11 Commerce courses plus a wide choice of electives from across the university.

Source: View the official page (uct.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of Fort Hare

Bachelor of Commerce

Management and Commerce · 3 years

UFH APS 28

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Four more subjects – Four further subjects at level 4 or better.
  • Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more)

APS 28 derived 2026-10-03 by applying UFH's own confirmed APS formula to this programme's own published subject minimums - independently matches a navyblue.co.za listing exactly. UFH does not state a numeric APS minimum on this programme’s own page, only subject-level requirements. 2027 undergraduate applications: opened 1 May 2026, close 31 October 2026 (from ufh.ac.za/admission).

Source: View the official page (ufh.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off published

Bachelor of Commerce (Extended Programme)

Management and Commerce · 4 years

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English – English Home Language or First Additional Language at level 4 (50-59%).
  • Other subjects – Level 4 in four further subjects and level 2 (30-39%) in one subject; UFH states APS 26 or higher depending on the programme.

Duration and qualification type read 2026-10-04 from UFH’s own programme page; the entry rule is UFH’s general undergraduate rule from its undergraduate page (English at level 4 in Home or First Additional Language, level 4 in four further subjects and level 2 in one subject, APS 26 or higher depending on the programme). UFH does not state a numeric APS minimum on this programme’s own page, only subject-level requirements. 2027 undergraduate applications: opened 1 May 2026, close 31 October 2026 (from ufh.ac.za/admission).

Source: View the official page (ufh.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of Johannesburg

BCom in Business Management

Economic & Financial Sciences · 3 years

UJ APS 26 points

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)

Read from the 2027 UJ Undergraduate Prospectus, page 41, programme code B34BMQ. Mathematical Literacy not accepted. Offered on the Soweto campus.

Source: View the official page (uj.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BCom in Entrepreneurial Management

Economic & Financial Sciences · 3 years

UJ APS 26 points

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)

Read from the 2027 UJ Undergraduate Prospectus, page 41, programme code B1CEMQ. Mathematical Literacy not accepted.

Source: View the official page (uj.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of KwaZulu-Natal

BCom General

Law & Management Studies · 3 years

UKZN APS 30 points out of 48

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)

Confirmed unchanged by a direct fetch of UKZN’s own programme page (2026-10-02 spot-check): "NSC Degree with a minimum of 30 NSC points (excluding Life Orientation), Level 4 Mathematics, Level 4 English (home or first additional language), and Level 4 Life Orientation." A Matriculation Exemption route (36 points, Mathematics HG ‘D’ or SG ‘B’) also exists for non-NSC applicants.

Source: View the official page (clms.ukzn.ac.za) (opens the official page)

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BCom Extended Curriculum (General)

Law & Management Studies · 4 years

UKZN APS 26 points out of 48

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from the table in the Study@UKZN 2026 brochure (CAO code KN-P-BCG / KN-W-BCG); published APS range 48-26. Only for applicants from quintile 1-3 schools. This comes from the Study@UKZN 2026 brochure, the most recent official source we could find. UKZN had not published a 2027 table when we checked, so treat these as 2026 figures pending a 2027 update. Applications go through the CAO.

Source: View the official page (studyatukzn.ukzn.ac.za) (opens the official page)

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Bachelor of Business Administration (evening classes)

Law & Management Studies · 3 years

UKZN APS 26 points out of 48

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from the table in the Study@UKZN 2026 brochure (CAO code KN-P-BBA / KN-W-BBA); published APS range 48-26. The brochure prints the APS range but not the subject levels in a separate cell; the levels shown are those that sit with the Bachelor of Administration row above it. Check with UKZN. This comes from the Study@UKZN 2026 brochure, the most recent official source we could find. UKZN had not published a 2027 table when we checked, so treat these as 2026 figures pending a 2027 update. Applications go through the CAO.

Source: View the official page (studyatukzn.ukzn.ac.za) (opens the official page)

University of Limpopo

BCom (Business Management)

Management & Law · 3 years

UL APS 26 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more)
  • 3 more subjects – Three further subjects at level 3 or better contribute to the minimum APS total.

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from UL’s own 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus faculty tables (images of the table, since the PDF’s text layer cannot be read reliably). Extended Curriculum (4 years): APS 22. The earlier row showed APS 20 and Mathematics level 4, which does not match the prospectus. UL says meeting the minimum APS does not guarantee admission. No 2027 closing date appears in the prospectus - see the dates page.

Source: View the official page (ul.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BAdmin (Bachelor of Administration)

Management & Law · 3 years

UL APS 26 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • 3 more subjects – Three further subjects at level 3 or better contribute to the minimum APS total.

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from UL’s own 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus faculty tables (images of the table, since the PDF’s text layer cannot be read reliably). BAdmin in Local Government has the same requirements (English 4, APS 26). UL says meeting the minimum APS does not guarantee admission. No 2027 closing date appears in the prospectus - see the dates page.

Source: View the official page (ul.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of Mpumalanga

From an older document

Bachelor of Commerce

Economics, Development and Business Sciences · 3 years

UMP APS 30

  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • English: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against UMP’s "Undergraduate Programmes" PDF, which is still linked from UMP’s 2027 online-applications page - the file itself is dated October 2023, so treat figures as the latest UMP publishes rather than re-issued for 2027. Mathematical Literacy is not accepted. We could not confirm the 2027 application closing date on ump.ac.za itself (only unverified third-party claims).

Source: View the official page (ump.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

Bachelor of Administration

Economics, Development and Business Sciences · 3 years

UMP APS 32

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Second language – A second language at level 4.
  • Mathematics: level 2 (30% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 3 (40% or more)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against UMP’s "Undergraduate Programmes" PDF, which is still linked from UMP’s 2027 online-applications page - the file itself is dated October 2023, so treat figures as the latest UMP publishes rather than re-issued for 2027. Economics as an elective needs Mathematics at level 4 (not Mathematical Literacy) instead of the base requirement. Read directly (pdftotext) from UMP’s own consolidated Undergraduate Programmes brochure. We could not confirm the 2027 application closing date on ump.ac.za itself (only unverified third-party claims).

Source: View the official page (ump.ac.za) (opens the official page)

University of Pretoria

BCom (3-year, general)

Economic & Management Sciences · 3 years

UP APS 30 points

  • English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)

Confirmed against the user-supplied EMS 2027 Faculty Brochure. Most UP closing dates are 30 June; Veterinary Science closes 31 May. Grade 12 applicants apply with their final Grade 11 results.

Source: View the official page (drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BCom (4-year, extended)

Economic & Management Sciences · 4 years

UP APS 26 points

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more)

A foundation-year entry route for applicants who don’t meet the 3-year programme’s minimum, with selection criteria beyond the figures shown here. Confirmed against the user-supplied EMS 2027 Faculty Brochure. Most UP closing dates are 30 June; Veterinary Science closes 31 May. Grade 12 applicants apply with their final Grade 11 results.

Source: View the official page (drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BCom specialising in Business Management

Economic & Management Sciences · 3 years

UP APS 30 points

  • English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)

Confirmed against the user-supplied EMS 2027 Faculty Brochure. Most UP closing dates are 30 June; Veterinary Science closes 31 May. Grade 12 applicants apply with their final Grade 11 results.

Source: View the official page (drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of South Africa

Bachelor of Commerce (General)

Economic & Management Sciences

Unisa APS 21 points

  • English: 50%
  • Mathematics: 50%

Re-read 2026-10-04 against Unisa’s live qualification page: APS, language/Mathematics percentages and the 17 August - 9 October 2026 window all match. NSC with Bachelor’s Degree endorsement required (alternative routes exist via a Senior Certificate or a higher certificate/diploma). Maximum 8 years to complete. Confirmed current for the 2027 intake: Unisa’s own pages state its 2027 application window as 17 August - 9 October 2026.

Source: View the official page (unisa.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

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Bachelor of Administration

Human Sciences

Unisa APS 21 points

  • Subject-level requirements – Not shown on the page we read (it covered curriculum/modules, not entry requirements) - only the APS minimum was confirmed.

A public-administration-flavoured degree with electives across Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Law and Psychology. Confirmed current for the 2027 intake: Unisa’s own pages state its 2027 application window as 17 August - 9 October 2026.

Source: View the official page (unisa.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off published

Bachelor of Business Administration

Economic & Management Sciences

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: 50%
  • Mathematics: 50%

Read 2026-10-04 from Unisa’s own qualification page (code 98316 – BBA). NSC with Bachelor’s Degree endorsement (or equivalent). Unisa states percentages, not an APS, on this page. Confirmed current for the 2027 intake: Unisa’s own pages state its 2027 application window as 17 August - 9 October 2026.

Source: View the official page (unisa.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off published

Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship

Economic & Management Sciences

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: 50%
  • Mathematics: 50%

Read 2026-10-04 from Unisa’s own qualification page (code 90106 – ENT). NSC with Bachelor’s Degree endorsement (or equivalent). Unisa states percentages, not an APS, on this page. Confirmed current for the 2027 intake: Unisa’s own pages state its 2027 application window as 17 August - 9 October 2026.

Source: View the official page (unisa.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off published

Bachelor of Commerce in Quantitative Management

Economic & Management Sciences

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: 50%
  • Mathematics: 50%

Read 2026-10-04 from Unisa’s own qualification page (code 98311 – QMA). NSC with Bachelor’s Degree endorsement (or equivalent). Unisa states percentages, not an APS, on this page. Confirmed current for the 2027 intake: Unisa’s own pages state its 2027 application window as 17 August - 9 October 2026.

Source: View the official page (unisa.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off published

Diploma in Administrative Management

Economic & Management Sciences

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: 50%
  • Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70%

Read 2026-10-04 from Unisa’s own qualification page (code 98216). NSC with Diploma endorsement (or equivalent). Unisa states percentages, not an APS, on this page. Confirmed current for the 2027 intake: Unisa’s own pages state its 2027 application window as 17 August - 9 October 2026.

Source: View the official page (unisa.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off published

Diploma in Operations Management

Economic & Management Sciences

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: 50%
  • Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70%

Read 2026-10-04 from Unisa’s own qualification page (code 90183). NSC with Diploma endorsement (or equivalent). Unisa states percentages, not an APS, on this page. Confirmed current for the 2027 intake: Unisa’s own pages state its 2027 application window as 17 August - 9 October 2026.

Source: View the official page (unisa.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off published

Diploma in Small Business Management

Economic & Management Sciences

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: 50%
  • Mathematics: 40% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70%

Read 2026-10-04 from Unisa’s own qualification page (code 90073). NSC with Diploma endorsement (or equivalent). Unisa states percentages, not an APS, on this page. Confirmed current for the 2027 intake: Unisa’s own pages state its 2027 application window as 17 August - 9 October 2026.

Source: View the official page (unisa.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off published

Higher Certificate in Supervisory Management

Economic & Management Sciences

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: 30%
  • Mathematics: 30% OR Mathematical Literacy: 70%

Read 2026-10-04 from Unisa’s own qualification page (code 90015). NSC (Higher Certificate pass) or equivalent. Unisa states percentages, not an APS, on this page. Confirmed current for the 2027 intake: Unisa’s own pages state its 2027 application window as 17 August - 9 October 2026.

Source: View the official page (unisa.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of the Free State

BCom (Economics / Finance / Marketing / Business Management / HR)

Economic & Management Sciences

UFS AP score 28 points out of 49

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics – Level 4 (50%) for Economics and Finance specialisations; level 3 (40%) for Marketing, Business Management and Human Resource Management.

RAW-CONFIRMED against the 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus - all five specialisations share AP 28 and English level 4, but Mathematics genuinely differs by stream (not previously itemised).

Source: View the official page (ufs.ac.za) (opens the official page)

BCom with specialisation in Business Management

Economic & Management Sciences

UFS AP score 28 points out of 49

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from the table on the faculty’s page in the UFS 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus (page images). Plan code BC630012.

Source: View the official page (ufs.ac.za) (opens the official page)

University of the Western Cape

BCom (General)

Economic & Management Sciences · 3 years

UWC weighted points 30 points out of 65

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Another language – Another language (Home or First Additional) at level 3.
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Four subjects at level 4 – A Bachelor’s pass with four subjects at level 4 or better.

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from UWC’s own 2026 programme rules (the "Program Overview" PDF on the programme page, Calendar 2026). UWC points are its own weighted score (see the calculator note). The 4-year extended curriculum needs APS 30 with English 3 and Mathematics 2 (or Mathematical Literacy 6).

Source: View the official page (uwc.ac.za) (opens the official page)

Bachelor of Administration

Economic & Management Sciences · 3 years

UWC weighted points 30 points out of 65

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Another language – Another language (Home or First Additional) at level 3.
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more)
  • Four subjects at level 4 – A Bachelor’s pass with four subjects at level 4 or better.

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from UWC’s own 2026 programme rules (the "Program Overview" PDF on the programme page, Calendar 2026). UWC points are its own weighted score (see the calculator note).

Source: View the official page (uwc.ac.za) (opens the official page)

BCom (Extended Curriculum Programme)

Economic & Management Sciences · 4 years

UWC weighted points 30 points out of 65

  • English: level 3 (40% or more)
  • Another language – Another language (Home or First Additional) at level 3.
  • Mathematics: level 2 (30% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from UWC’s 2026 programme rules (the programme’s own "Program Overview" PDF, Calendar 2026). UWC points are its own weighted score. Code 1751: NSC with four subjects at level 4 and no fewer than 30 points.

Source: View the official page (uwc.ac.za) (opens the official page)

University of the Witwatersrand

BCom General / PPE (all specialisations except those listed separately)

Commerce, Law & Management · 3 years

Wits APS 38 points

  • English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)

Confirmed unchanged by a direct fetch of the 2027 course-finder page (2026-10-01 spot-check). An APS of 35-37 with English and Mathematics Level 6 may be wait-listed.

Source: View the official page (wits.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BCom Management

Commerce, Law & Management · 3 years

Wits APS 38 points

  • English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)

Read from the live 2027 course-finder page on 2026-10-04. Applications close 30 September 2026. APS 35-37 is wait-listed.

Source: View the official page (wits.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BCom (part-time)

Commerce, Law & Management

Wits APS 38 points

  • English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)

Read from the live course-finder page on 2026-10-04. Part-time: lectures in the evenings at Braamfontein West Campus; no NSFAS, University Entrance Scholarships or residence. Applications for 2027 are open 1 March to 30 September 2026. 4 to 6 years; programme code CBA01; same qualification as the full-time BCom. The page lists the APS as "38-43" and wait-lists APS 35-37 with English and Mathematics at level 6 - we show 38, the full-time BCom figure.

Source: View the official page (wits.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of Venda

BCom Business Management

Management, Commerce and Law · 3 years

Univen APS 32

  • English: 50%
  • Business Studies: 50%
  • Two more subjects – Two of Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or Information Technology each at level 3 (40-49%) or better.

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from Univen’s 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus (April 2026), faculty programme tables. APS and subject levels match. Same lower confidence tier as the Computer Science row above. From Univen’s 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus. We could not confirm the application closing date from the pages we read (applications opened 1 May 2026) - check the current date on univen.ac.za.

Source: View the official page (univen.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of Zululand

From an older document

Bachelor of Commerce (General)

Commerce, Administration & Law · 3 years

UniZulu APS 28 points out of 48

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 6 (70% or more)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against the admission tables in UniZulu’s 2026 faculty handbook (APS, language and Mathematics rules match). From UniZulu’s own 2026-labelled faculty handbooks, which contain no 2027-specific intake or closing-date information at all - do not assume a date, and treat this as the most recent official figures available rather than confirmed-current for 2027.

Source: View the official page (unizulu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

Bachelor of Commerce (4-Year Augmented Programme)

Commerce, Administration & Law · 4 years

UniZulu APS 26 points out of 48

  • English: level 3 (40% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against the admission tables in UniZulu’s 2026 faculty handbook (APS, language and Mathematics rules match). A lower-threshold, longer route into the same BCom. From UniZulu’s own 2026-labelled faculty handbooks, which contain no 2027-specific intake or closing-date information at all - do not assume a date, and treat this as the most recent official figures available rather than confirmed-current for 2027.

Source: View the official page (unizulu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

Bachelor of Administration

Commerce, Administration & Law · 3 years

UniZulu APS 28 points out of 48

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against the admission tables in UniZulu’s 2026 faculty handbook (APS, language and Mathematics rules match). From UniZulu’s own 2026-labelled faculty handbooks, which contain no 2027-specific intake or closing-date information at all - do not assume a date, and treat this as the most recent official figures available rather than confirmed-current for 2027.

Source: View the official page (unizulu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

Diploma in Management of Co-operatives

Commerce, Administration & Law · 3 years

UniZulu APS 24 points out of 48

  • English – English at level 3 (or Senior Certificate symbol D / HG E).
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from UniZulu’s 2026 Commerce, Administration & Law handbook (admission table, Richards Bay campus). Extremely strict quotas apply and an interview or placement test may be required. From UniZulu’s own 2026-labelled faculty handbooks, which contain no 2027-specific intake or closing-date information at all - do not assume a date, and treat this as the most recent official figures available rather than confirmed-current for 2027.

Source: View the official page (unizulu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

Walter Sisulu University

Bachelor of Commerce

Economic & Financial Sciences · 3 years

WSU APS 25 points out of 48 (56 for Education programmes)

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more)

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from WSU’s own 2027 Undergraduate Information Brochure & Admission Requirements (main-stream figures; Extended Curriculum Programmes accept a lower APS, noted where the brochure gives one). Applications: the brochure lists no closing date - check wsu.ac.za.

Source: View the official page (wsu.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management

Economic & Financial Sciences · 3 years

WSU APS 25 points out of 48 (56 for Education programmes)

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 5 (60% or more)

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from WSU’s own 2027 Undergraduate Information Brochure & Admission Requirements (main-stream figures; Extended Curriculum Programmes accept a lower APS, noted where the brochure gives one). Mthatha. Applications: the brochure lists no closing date - check wsu.ac.za.

Source: View the official page (wsu.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Administrative Management

Management & Public Administration Sciences · 3 years

WSU APS 21 points out of 48 (56 for Education programmes)

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 2 (30% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Two more subjects – Any two additional subjects at level 4.

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from WSU’s own 2027 Undergraduate Information Brochure & Admission Requirements (main-stream figures; Extended Curriculum Programmes accept a lower APS, noted where the brochure gives one). Applications: the brochure lists no closing date - check wsu.ac.za.

Source: View the official page (wsu.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Management

Management & Public Administration Sciences · 3 years

WSU APS 21 points out of 48 (56 for Education programmes)

  • English: level 3 (40% or more)
  • Accounting: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from WSU’s own 2027 Undergraduate Information Brochure & Admission Requirements (main-stream figures; Extended Curriculum Programmes accept a lower APS, noted where the brochure gives one). Extended Curriculum route: APS 20. Applications: the brochure lists no closing date - check wsu.ac.za.

Source: View the official page (wsu.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Office Management and Technology

Management & Public Administration Sciences · 3 years

WSU APS 21 points out of 48 (56 for Education programmes)

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Two more subjects – Any other two subjects at level 4.

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from WSU’s own 2027 Undergraduate Information Brochure & Admission Requirements (main-stream figures; Extended Curriculum Programmes accept a lower APS, noted where the brochure gives one). Extended Curriculum route: APS 19 with English 3 and Mathematics level 2 / Mathematical Literacy level 3 (or 3 for Mathematics). Applications: the brochure lists no closing date - check wsu.ac.za.

Source: View the official page (wsu.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Small Business Management

Management & Public Administration Sciences · 3 years

WSU APS 21 points out of 48 (56 for Education programmes)

  • English: level 3 (40% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more) OR Accounting: level 3 (40% or more) OR Mathematical Literacy: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Two more subjects – Any other two subjects at level 3.

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from WSU’s own 2027 Undergraduate Information Brochure & Admission Requirements (main-stream figures; Extended Curriculum Programmes accept a lower APS, noted where the brochure gives one). Applications: the brochure lists no closing date - check wsu.ac.za.

Source: View the official page (wsu.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Bachelor of Administration

Management & Public Administration Sciences

WSU APS 25 points out of 48 (56 for Education programmes)

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Four more subjects – Any other four subjects at level 4.

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from WSU’s own 2027 Undergraduate Information Brochure & Admission Requirements (main-stream figures; Extended Curriculum Programmes accept a lower APS, noted where the brochure gives one). Duration is not stated in the brochure. Applications: the brochure lists no closing date - check wsu.ac.za.

Source: View the official page (wsu.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

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