Finance

Are you analytical and skilled at problem-solving and planning? Are you good with numbers and have you always been money-savvy? Consider a major in Finance.

Overview

Finance is the science of managing money. This involves two broadly related activities:

  • The management of money by businesses (corporate finance), government (public finance), and individuals (personal finance); and
  • The process of acquiring the funds needed to operate successfully.

Finance is the engine of all economies and stock markets and is central to their success (or failure). Some of the topics you will study include investments, equity and debt, assets and liabilities, credit, mergers and acquisitions, dividend policy, initial public offerings (IPOs), and financial regulations and decision-making.

To find out more about Wits BCom Finance, click here.

Career Opportunities

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • 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

Curriculum

Major Combinations

  • Economics
  • Information Systems
  • Insurance and Risk Management
  • Law
  • Management

Entry Requirements

APS  38+
English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
Mathematics  Level 5 

Wait-listing

Applicants with an APS of 35 - 37, as well as English Level 5 and Mathematics Level 5, will be wait-listed subject to place availability.

University Application Process

  • The Student Enrolment Centre at Wits handles all student applications.
  • Please click here for an overview of the application process. 
  • Check the admission requirements for your degree. Check if any additional selection requirements apply. 
  • Submit your application, required documentation and application fee before the closing date.
  • Once you have applied, an admissions consultant will be assigned to your application.
  • Applicants can monitor the progress of their applications via the Self Service Portal.
  • If you are an international applicant and/or have a foreign qualification, please click here.

Compliance with the minimum requirements 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.

University Fees and Funding

Click here to see the current average tuition fees for the first year of study. The Fees website also provides information about the payment of fees and closing dates for fees payments. Once you have applied you will be able to access the fees estimator on the student self-service portal. 

The Financial aid office provides information on student funding and scholarships. University-funded Scholarships include Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships, University Entrance Scholarships, Equality Scholarships, Sports Scholarships and National Olympiad winner awards. For information about NSFAS funding, please visit the NSFAS website. External bursaries portal: The Bursaries South Africa website provides a comprehensive list of bursaries in South Africa.

Wits Plus applicants: terms of payment are in accordance with University regulations, and students are not eligible for University bursaries/NSFAS or residential accommodation.