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University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Economic Science

The Bachelor of Economic Science in Economics is offered by University of the Witwatersrand.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Bachelor of Economic Science offered by the University of the Witwatersrand

The Bachelor of Economic Science (BEconSc) is a mathematically focused degree with majors in Economics and Mathematical Science.

Overview

The BEconSc is a specialist degree that builds strong analytical abilities for graduates wishing to work in fields like economics, actuarial science, or other business and data analytics fields.

You can choose to major in Mathematical Science from Actuarial Science, Computational and Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Mathematical Statistics.

The entrance requirements for the BEconSc degree are higher than those for the BCom. You should only consider it if you have a strong mathematical ability.