Duration
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: Varies
Next start date
2025 Semester Two – 21 July
2026 Semester One – 2 March
Available locations
City
Points
360
Programme type
Undergraduate
Conjoint options available

Programme overview

With New Zealand’s leading Bachelor of Commerce programme you will learn from the country’s best teachers and mentors. You will get a taste of every aspect of the business world before deciding on a major or double major that’s right for you.

The real-world skills, knowledge and experience you will gain, along with the programme’s world-class accreditation and strong links to industry, will see you thrive in any industry you choose.

You’ll experience our innovative, first year in Business programme, with interactive learning, including workshops where you solve real-world business problems and develop in-demand, applied skills and knowledge.

You can also study the BCom as part of a conjoint degree, which means you can take two undergraduate programmes at the same time. You can do a conjoint with: Arts, Design, Engineering (Honours)Global Studies, Health Sciences, Law (including Honours), Music, Property, Science, Sport, Health and Physical Education.

Programme structure

A BCom with a double major is a three-year degree programme. You will be required to complete a minimum of 24 courses (360 points). In your first year, you will complete an integrated set of core courses, experiencing the multi-disciplinary environment that businesses operate in, and one further course depending on the major(s) you are planning to take*. You will also complete the Waipapa Taumata Rau core course.

A double major requires careful planning. 

  • If you wish to major in Accounting you will need to enrol in ACCTG 102 in your first year.
  • If you wish to major in Economics you will need to enrol in ECON 152 in your first year.
  • If you wish to major in Finance you will need to enrol in ACCTG 102 in your first year.

Planning your first year of the BCom

In your second year you’ll engage in a Business Consulting core course. In your third year, you’ll choose a capstone core course – select from an industry-based project, a business simulation, or a live business case.

You will also be required to select one General Education course as part of your degree.

*Maximum of three courses from outside the BCom schedule.

Register your interest in a BCom

Most students need to take one General Education course.

Students should also be aware of the University’s Academic English Language Requirement.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Sample programme structure

Year 1 120 points

  • Code:
    WTRBUS 100
    Name:
    Waipapa Taumata Rau
    Type:
    Core course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    BUSINESS 111
    Name:
    Understanding Business
    Type:
    Business core
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    BUSINESS 114
    Name:
    Accounting for Decision Making
    Type:
    Business core
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    BUSINESS 115
    Name:
    Economics, Markets and Law
    Type:
    Business core
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    INFOSYS 110
    Name:
    Digital Systems
    Type:
    Business core
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    BUSINESS 112
    Name:
    Managing Sustainable Growth
    Type:
    Business core
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    STATS 108
    Name:
    Statistics for Commerce
    Type:
    Business core
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Major or Elective course*
    Points:
    15 pts

Year 2 120 points

  • Code:
    BUSINESS 202
    Name:
    Business Consulting
    Type:
    Business core
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Major 1 course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Major 1 course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Major 2 course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Major 2 course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Major or Elective course*
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Major or Elective course*
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Major or Elective course*
    Points:
    15 pts

Year 3 120 points

  • Name:
    Capstone course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Major 1 course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Major 1 course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Major 1 course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Major 2 course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Major 2 course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Major 2 course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    General Education course
    Points:
    15 pts

Where could this programme take you?

Business is everywhere, from environmental groups to your favourite fashion brands and our graduates are doing important work in industries both established and emerging. The skills and knowledge you will gain from the BCom are invaluable in any industry and can start you on a huge range of exciting and diverse career paths .

Jobs related to this programme

  • Accountant/Financial adviser
  • Business analyst
  • Corporate, investment or merchant banker
  • Operations manager
  • Policy analyst or adviser
  • Sales or marketing manager
  • Entrepreneur/Business owner
  • Web applications developer
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