BCom Econometrics

● University of Pretoria
● Study at UP
● BCom Econometrics

Bachelor of Commerce Econometrics is a three-year full-time programme in which students are

introduced to economic theory, economic policy and the statistical theory underpinning empirical
analysis which is more commonly referred to as econometrics. The core modules for specialisation in
econometrics are economics, mathematical statistics and mathematics. Econometrics is the
measurement and quantitative analysis of actual economic and business phenomena. For the
professional, econometrics is a fascinating subject that provides for the measurement and analysis of
economic phenomena and the forecasting of future economic trends. Econometrics is primarily applied
in the quantification and validation of economic theory as well as the analysis of real-world transactions
associated with human behaviour.

Econometrics is concerned with the measurement of economic behaviour, economic outcomes and the
impact of economic policies. This is done using economic theory, data and statistical techniques.
Econometricians are statistically and mathematically inclined.

Fields of specialisation that a graduate could work in are banking, public finance, international trade
and investment, and economic development. Econometricians are employed by government, the South
African Reserve Bank, National Treasury, private and commercial banks, stock brokerage firms and
consultancies, both locally and internationally. Positions include analysts, consultants, researchers,
traders and academics.

Visit www.up.ac.za/economics for more information.

Career Opportunities

Econometricians are employed by government, the central bank, private and commercial banks,
leading stockbrokers and consultancies, both locally and internationally. Positions include analysts,
consultants, researchers, traders or brokers, and academics. The work mostly entails statistical analysis
(forecasting, structural and policy analysis) of economic and financial markets and interrelationships.

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Programme Code

07130012

Closing Dates

● SA – 30/06/2024
● Non-SA – 30/06/2024

Admission Requirements

Important information for all prospective students for 2025

The admission requirements below apply to all who apply for admission to the University of Pretoria
with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) and Independent Examination Board (IEB)
qualifications. Click here for this Faculty Brochure.

Minimum requirements
Achievement level
English Home Language or
English First Additional Mathematics
APS
Language
NSC/IEB NSC/IEB
5 6 32

Life Orientation is excluded when calculating the APS.

Applicants currently in Grade 12 must apply with their final Grade 11 (or equivalent) results.

Applicants who have completed Grade 12 must apply with their final NSC or equivalent qualification
results.

Please note that meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission.

Successful candidates will be notified once admitted or conditionally admitted.

Unsuccessful candidates will be notified after 30 June.

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Applicants should check their application status regularly on the UP Student Portal at click here.

Applicants with qualifications other than the abovementioned should refer to the International
undergraduate prospectus 2025: Applicants with a school leaving certificate not issued by Umalusi
(South Africa), available at click here.

International students: Click here.

Transferring students

A transferring student is a student who, at the time of applying at the University of Pretoria (UP) is/was
a registered student at another tertiary institution. A transferring student will be considered for
admission based on NSC or equivalent qualification and previous academic performance. Students who
have been dismissed from other institutions due to poor academic performance will not be considered
for admission to UP.

Closing dates: Same as above.

Returning students

A returning student is a student who, at the time of application for a degree programme is/was a
registered student at UP, and wants to transfer to another degree at UP. A returning student will be
considered for admission based on NSC or equivalent qualification and previous academic performance.

Note:

● Students who have been excluded/dismissed from a faculty due to poor academic performance may
be considered for admission to another programme at UP, as per faculty-specific requirements.
● Only ONE transfer between UP faculties and TWO transfers within a faculty will be allowed.
● Admission of returning students will always depend on the faculty concerned and the availability of
space in the programmes for which they apply.

Closing date for applications from returning students

Unless capacity allows for an extension of the closing date, applications from returning students must
be submitted before the end of August via your UP Student Centre.

Minimum duration of study

3 years, full-time

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Faculty Notes

All modules will only be presented in English, which is the University's official language of tuition,
communication and correspondence.

The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences aspires to be at the cutting edge of economic,
financial and management education, as well as research and community engagement within the
national, African and global context. Our mission is to advance relevant knowledge and develop
employable, innovative and diverse graduates to co-create value for society.

● Disclaimer: This publication contains information about regulations and programmes of the
University of Pretoria. Amendments to or updating of the information may be effected from time to
time without prior notification. The accuracy, correctness or validity of the information contained here
is therefore not guaranteed by the University at any given time and is always subject to verification.
The user is kindly requested to verify the correctness of the information with the University at all
times. Failure to do so will not give rise to any claim or action of any nature against the University by
any party whatsoever.

Enquiries about the programme

Click Here

How to apply

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Disclaimer: Due to the continuous restructuring of the Faculty and this website, some of the information
displayed here may not fully reflect the most recent developments in the Faculty. Any discrepancies
that are experienced may be taken up with Student Administration of the Faculty.

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