Careers in Business
Explore careers in finance, marketing and management
Careers in Business
EMS opens doors to many careers: accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, entrepreneurship, economics, banking and management. These fields offer good employment prospects in SA. Subjects to continue in FET (Grades 10-12): Accounting, Business Studies, Economics.
Example
Career Paths
Accounting: bookkeeper, accountant, auditor, tax consultant
Finance: financial adviser, bank manager, investment analyst
Marketing: brand manager, digital marketer, market researcher
HR: recruitment consultant, training manager
Entrepreneurship: start your own business in any field
Economics: economist, policy analyst, researcher
Study options: university (BCom), TVET colleges, learnerships
Note
Remember
Business skills are needed in EVERY industry — healthcare, technology, arts, sports all need people who understand money, management and marketing. Start building skills now: manage money wisely, volunteer for leadership roles, run mini-businesses and take EMS seriously as a foundation for your future.
Key Vocabulary
CareerA profession or long-term occupation
QualificationA certificate or degree showing completed study
BComBachelor of Commerce — university degree in business
LearnershipA work-based learning programme combining study and practical experience
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