Popularly known as the Extended Curriculum Programme, the three-year Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) General and the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Accounting degrees are extended over four years to cater for candidates who do not meet the entrance or the Mathematics requirement.
The Foundation Programme is designed to equip you with the essential skills needed for success in your academic journey. Throughout the year, you will complete five key foundational modules:
These modules are tailored to help you build strong academic foundations. You’ll improve your English language skills to excel in learning through English, while developing crucial quantitative and analytical skills for economics, mathematics, and statistics.
Remember, successful completion of these modules is required to move on to the mainstream Bachelor of Commerce programme. If you don’t meet the requirements, you’ll still have the option to explore other programmes at the university that match your qualifications.
The Foundation Programme is a great opportunity if you’ve qualified for admission to the College based on your matric results but you need one point to meet the Mathematics or English requirements for programmes like BCom General or BCom Accounting.
If you meet the following criteria, you may apply for the Bachelor of Commerce Extended Curriculum in Accounting or General:
*Preference will be given to students from Quintiles 1-3 schools.
Note: Students who have previously attended the University or any other tertiary institution for a complete semester, whether in a degree or access program, will not be admitted to either the Bachelor of Commerce Extended Curriculum (General) or (Accounting).
Our data shows that students who pass the Foundation Year generally do better than their mainstream counterparts.
Student success is at the core of our Foundation Programme, and the data collected over the years indicates that, overall, Foundation students outperform their mainstream counterparts.
