The BCom – Extended Programme has lower entrance requirements than other three-year BCom programmes and is designed to accommodate students who are academically less prepared, but who are willing to work hard to correct chinks in their academic armour, thus earning success and eventually a degree.

The Four-Year Extended Programme comprises two distinct phases:

Phase 1: First year (Mamelodi Campus)

• Content is delivered at a reduced pace using a variety of methods to remedy possible gaps in foundational knowledge via our extended curriculum. 
• Smaller tutorial groups allow more individual attention and dedicated support to students.
• Students are assisted to develop critical thinking and practical skills, which are crucial to long-term academic success.
• Focused attention is placed on developing students’ language skills as good reading and communication skills are key in the study and work environment.

Phase 2: Second to fourth years (Hatfield Campus)

• Students must pass all their modules during Phase 1 to be transferred to Phase 2.
• Degrees in the Management Sciences are immediately accessible at the commencement of Phase 2.
• Transfer to degrees with a National Senior Certificate Mathematics requirement of 5 and above is only accessible if students meet the stringent transfer requirements set out in the EMS Transfer Guide (see www.up.ac.za/ems) by the end of their first year on the Hatfield Campus.

Many students who embark on the BCom Extended Programme have excelled in their academic programmes as they successfully bridged the gap between school and university at the Mamelodi Campus.

The first year of study is offered at the Mamelodi Campus. This is the ideal starting point for students who are interested in studying towards a BCom degree in management and financial sciences. During October of their first year of study, students have to apply to be transferred to the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences on the Hatfield Campus. Placement in BCom (Accounting Sciences) and BCom (Investment Management) cannot be guaranteed. All first-year modules must be passed before a student can be transferred to any of the BCom programmes.

This programme caters for students whose National Senior Certificate (NSC) results do not comply with the minimum admission requirements for their degree of first choice or are uncertain about what to study when enrolling at UP.

Career opportunities are dependent on the BCom degree that a student continues with once they complete their first year at the UP Mamelodi Campus

For more information, please consult the Faculty webpage.

Career opportunities depend on the programme chosen by students in their second year of study.

Round 1: Academic Merit

Applicants are assessed on academic merit to determine if they meet the minimum requirements for admission. Those who meet the minimum requirements for admission are invited to participate in Rounds 2 and 3.

Round 2: Background Analysis

Applications will be analysed for school background and applicants will be requested to complete a biographical questionnaire.

Round 3: Interviews

A final shortlist is compiled based on the outcomes of the previous rounds. In a limited number of selected cases, some applicants may be invited to attend a selection interview before 30 September.

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.

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