Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)

Full-time study: 3 years

Points per degree: 360

Follow-on qualifications: Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) (BCom(Hons)), Master of Commerce (MCom), Graduate Diploma in Commerce (GradDipCom), Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (PGDipCom).

Possible career paths:
Accounting and Finance: accountant in chartered accountancy practice, industry or the public sector, management accountant, analyst in a financial institution, share broking office or insurance company.
Commercial Law: financial accountant, financial advisor, investment consultant, receiver, taxation adviser, corporate receiver, insolvency consultant.
Economics: trade policy adviser, government analyst, consultant for commercial banks or financial institutions, local or regional government planner, analyst for industry, law or accounting firms, in Treasury or government departments.
International Business: all areas of management with companies operating in an international environment.
Management and Employment Relations: public policy analyst, research officer for union, barganing agent, HR manager, entrepreneur, careers counsellor, general manager, team leader, industrial psychologist, strategic planner.
Management Science and Information Systems: information systems marketer, programme analyst, customer services engineer, information systems manager, systems analyst/designer, operations manager, analyst or consultant, quality manager, management scientist, operations designer.
Marketing: marketing manager, product manager, sales executive, market research, advertising, managing director, general manager.

Conjoint options: BCom conjoint options

Entrance criteria

Please note: These entrance criteria apply to domestic students (citizens and permanent residents of New Zealand or Australia). International students should refer to BCom information for international students.

Applications for the 2008 academic year: see the 2008 undergraduate admissions information.pdf (282kB)

Applications for the 2009 academic year: see the 2009 undergraduate admissions information.pdf (451kB)

For other entrance criteria, please refer to individual faculties, or contact the Admissions Office.

Possible majors: Accounting | Commercial Law | Economics | Finance | Information Systems | International Business | International Trade | Management | Marketing | Operations and Supply Chain Management | Operations Research | Taxation

Location taught: City Campus

Costs

Please note: These tuition fees apply to domestic students (citizens and permanent residents of New Zealand or Australia). International students should refer to BCom information for international students.

Tuition fees (NZ$): $4,636. These fees are based on a full-time course load of 120 points for the 2008 academic year. Prices are indicative only.

Application closing date: 8 December

Other notes: The Business and Economics Student Centre is available to answer any queries you may have about this programme.

For more information about the Bachelor of Commerce: see the Faculty of Business and Economics website or visit the Make Your Mark website.