- Duration
- Full-time: 5 years
- Part-time: Varies
- Next start date
- 2024 Semester One – 26 February
- 2025 Semester One – 3 March
- Available locations
- City
- Points
- 690
- Programme type
- Undergraduate
- Conjoint options available
Programme overview
This conjoint degree contains a strong practical focus, ensuring that you'll be ready for a career in engineering, business and leadership.
Your BCom starts with a two-course sequence in Business and Enterprise, which introduces the types of challenges that entrepreneurs and managers regularly face. Advanced courses will help to develop your specialist knowledge and skills.
The BE(Hons) provides you with the option to pursue one of nine specialisations available the Engineering faculty. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the technical, practical, and theoretical knowledge it takes to become an innovator in this exciting industry.
This programme provides you with a combination of business and engineering knowledge, a unique skillset highly desired by employers.
Programme structure
You will need to complete a total of 690 points, with 255 points from Bachelor of Commerce courses, 420 points from Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) courses and a 15-point course from the General Education schedules.
Programme structure differs depending on the Engineering specialisation you choose from Part II onwards. To find out more about how to structure your Engineering study, see conjoint degrees.
All students completing a conjoint are encouraged to contact the designated course advisers in each faculty to discuss their study options in terms of prerequisite requirements and the higher workload of conjoint courses.
You will need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5 across your courses to continue with a conjoint degree.
Undergraduate students completing a BCom/BE(Hons) generally take nine courses per year, one more course than a non-conjoint bachelors programme.
In order to complete your conjoint in five years, you will have to undertake a full-time, heavier workload of 135 points a year.
Most students need to take one or two General Education courses.
Students should also be aware of the University’s Academic English Language Requirement.
Subjects available in this programme
- Accounting
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Analytics
- Chemical and Materials Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Commercial Law
- Computer Systems Engineering
- Economics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Engineering Part I
- Engineering Science
- Finance
- Information Systems
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Software Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Taxation
2024 entry requirements
My highest qualification is from:
Secondary school qualifications
If you're joining us from secondary school, here's what you need to enter the programme.
You are guaranteed entry to this programme if you meet these requirements.
- First, you must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard.
- You must also meet the rank score for this programme. Not sure about your rank score? Use our rank score calculator.
- You may need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.
- Some programmes have additional requirements, such as an interview, portfolio or references.
Guaranteed rank score, subject and other requirements
If your rank score is slightly lower than the guaranteed score, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available. If you don’t meet the requirements, you may be able to apply under our Undergraduate Targeted Admission Schemes. For CIE students, AS Mathematics and Physics may be accepted based on the level of grade achieved. For IB students, SL Mathematics and Physics may be accepted based on the level of grade achieved.
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QualificationNCEA National Certificate of Educational AchievementScore required275
- 17 external Level 3 credits in Calculus
- 16 external Level 3 credits in Physics
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QualificationCIE Cambridge International ExaminationsScore required330
- Mathematics and Physics at A Levels
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QualificationIB International BaccalaureateScore required36
- Mathematics and Physics at HL Levels
Read more about entry requirements for New Zealand secondary school applicants.
Tertiary qualifications
If you've studied at a tertiary institution, here's what you need to enter the programme.
You can transfer from another tertiary institution, or another University of Auckland qualification, if you meet these requirements.
Minimum grade requirements
These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.
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Grade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 5.0
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Grade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
Further requirements
You must have completed one semester of successful bachelor degree study from a New Zealand tertiary institution, or one year of successful study as part of an acceptable sub-degree qualification from a New Zealand tertiary institution. You will also need a sound background in Calculus and Physics.
Please note that entry to the programme is subject to the availability of spaces.
Transfer of Credit - You can apply for transfer of credit for tertiary courses completed elsewhere as part of your Application for Admission. For more information, please see External transfer of credit.
If you have completed study at another New Zealand University, get an estimate of the transfer credit you may be eligible for, using our Transfer Credit Calculator.
Other pathways to study
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
- See if you meet the criteria for the Undergraduate Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS).
- Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
- If you are under 20, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for discretionary entrance.
- If you can demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and maturity, we offer admission to applicants under 16.
My highest qualification is from this country or region:
Secondary school qualifications
If you're joining us from secondary school, here's what you need to enter the programme.
You need to have one of the following:
- International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24.
- General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level. You must have completed a minimum of three A-Level subjects.
- Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). You must have completed a minimum of three A-level subjects.
GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA and Pearson Education Limited taken outside of New Zealand.
Minimum grade, subject and other requirements
Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place. Your CIE/GCE A level score is calculated on the best three academic subjects and General Studies cannot be included.
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QualificationIB International Baccalaureate DiplomaScore required36
Mathematics and Physics at HL level
QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.5No bands less than 6.0
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QualificationGCE A Level/CIE General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced LevelScore requiredABB
Mathematics and Physics
QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.5No bands less than 6.0
Tertiary qualifications
If you've studied at a tertiary institution, here's what you need to enter the programme.
You can transfer from another tertiary institution if you meet these requirements.
You need to have the following:
One year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognised university (or similar institution) overseas.
Minimum grade requirements
These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.
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Grade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.5
No bands less than 6.0
Other pathways to study
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
- Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
- If you have an offer of place from us that is conditional on meeting English language requirements, you may be considered for English Pathway courses from the University of Auckland English Language Academy (ELA)
How much does a Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Conjoint cost per year?
2023 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$8,794.80 – $9,996*
- International students
- NZ$54,435 – $57,189*
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.38 per point, estimated at $1,131.30 for full-time study (135 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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Scholarships and awards
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Student loans and allowances
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Cost of living
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Key dates
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Application closing dates
- Semester One 2024
- 8 December 2023
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 27 February |
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| Ends – 26 June |
| Semester One | Starts – 26 February |
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| Ends – 24 June |
Other important dates
See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.
How to apply
Applying for an undergraduate programme? Check out our step-by-step guide.
Where could this programme take you?
Graduates from this programme have gone on to succeed in a wide variety of careers. Combine your engineering and business knowledge as a project manager or consultant for an engineering firm, or follow your passion into a career in business or engineering.
Jobs related to this programme
- Accountant
- Business analyst
- Consultant engineer
- Hardware and software developer
- Quantity surveyor
- Research and design engineer
- Systems engineer
Student career planning service
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
The Business School ASB Careers Centre will help get your career in business off to a strong start. You can access programmes, workshops and one-on-one support. You will be given opportunities to network with employers to increase your knowledge of the local business environment. Visit the Business School ASB Careers Centre.
The Faculty of Engineering has a designated Employer Liaison Manager who can link you to industry partners for work experience and careers after graduation. Visit the Faculty of Engineering career planning page.
Key Information for Students
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