Universities / Stellenbosch University
BCom (Mathematical Sciences) – Financial Risk Management focus (BCom FRM)
A three-year BCom pathway mixing mathematics, mathematical statistics, economics and accounting with financial risk management and actuarial modules.
What you’ll study
Core
- Actuarial Science 112
- Probability Theory and Statistics 144
- Mathematics 114/144
- Economics 114/144
- Financial Accounting 188
- Financial Risk Management 212/242
- Mathematical Statistics 214/245/246
- Mathematics 214/244
- Financial Risk Management 314/344
- Mathematical Statistics 312/316/344/364
- Actuarial Science 387
Electives
- Information Systems 112 or Computer Science 114/144
- Operations Research 214/244
Source: statistics-and-actuarial-science.sun.ac.za ↗
Before you apply
The programme doesn’t publish detailed entry requirements beyond a general admissions page.
After graduation
- Typical first roles
- Quantitative analyst, Financial risk manager, Investment analyst, Portfolio manager
Source: statistics-and-actuarial-science.sun.ac.za ↗
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Checked 6 November 2026 against the sources linked on this page. Fees, units and requirements change each year, so confirm them on the programme’s website before applying.
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