Your Path to Excellence

Are you intrigued by the synergy between economic theory and real-world applications? Do you aspire to harness data for strategic decision-making? Our BCom in Economic Sciences with Operations Research is your gateway to a world where numerical precision meets strategic insight, and data-driven solutions transform business landscapes.

In this innovative program, you'll delve into the core principles of economic sciences while mastering the advanced methodologies of operations research. Picture yourself becoming adept at economic analysis and predictive modeling, equipped to address complex business challenges with both precision and creativity. Whether it’s optimising supply chains or forecasting market trends, you'll gain the skills to turn intricate data into actionable strategies.

Our curriculum offers a perfect blend of rigorous academic training and practical experience. Through advanced coursework in econometrics, optimisation techniques, and decision theory, you’ll acquire a toolkit that’s highly valued in today’s data-centric economy. You'll engage with industry leaders, participate in cutting-edge research, and develop a deep understanding of how economic principles can drive organisational success.

Prepare to transform your passion into a career asset. Whether your goal is to excel in finance, consulting, or any sector that values analytical expertise, this programme provides the foundation for your success.

Typical Tasks Include:

• Data analysis
• Research
• Algorithm development
• Modelling and simulations

Core subjects 

Subjects include, but are not limited to:

• Economics
• INFS
• Statistics
• Network Analysis
• Business Management

Degree options

BCom Economic Sciences with Operations Research

• Degree duration: 3 years, full time
• Offered on the Mahikeng [M] campus
• Curricluim code: 5FGH01

 Admission requirements

• BCom Economic Sciences with Operations Research
• APS: 24
• Mathematics: Levels 4 (50% and more)
• English: Level 4 50% and more)

Career opportunities 

• Strategic planning analysis
• Qualitative analyst
• Project management
• Economic development specialist
• Operations research analyst
• Management consultant

Postgraduate studies

Postgraduate studies in Economic Sciences include

• BCom Honours Degree 
• MCom and
• PhD

 These postgraduate degrees are offered at

• Potchefstroom [P]
• Vanderbijlpark [V]