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Overview

Programme Overview

With New Zealand’s leading Bachelor of Commerce programme, you'll learn from the country’s best teachers and mentors. You'll 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. The programme includes workshops where you solve real-world business problems and develop in-demand, applied skills and knowledge.

You can also complete the BCom as part of a conjoint degree, which means you can undertake 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

Conjoint options - Conjoint programmes let you pursue two undergraduate bachelors degrees at the same time.

Learn more about conjoints

Programme Careers

Potential Careers

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'll gain from the BCom are invaluable in any industry. The programme can start you on an exciting range of 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

Further Study Options

Student career planning services

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 also has its own dedicated Careers Centre. It provides business specific career advice and a range of services including individual support, workshops, and employer engagement. The Careers Centre will help you to develop your employability to secure a meaningful, successful and rewarding career.

Key Information for Students

Key Information for Students

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Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates

Programme Entry Requirements

Overseas qualifications

If your highest qualification was gained outside New Zealand, view our international entry requirements . 


New Zealand secondary school qualificationsYou are guaranteed entry to this programme if you meet these requirements.

  1. First, you must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard.
  2. You must also meet the rank score for this programme. Not sure about your rank score? Use our rank score calculator.
  3. You may need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.
  4. 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.

Qualification and Score required

NCEA - 165

CIE - 170   

IB - 26


New Zealand tertiary qualifications

You can transfer from another tertiary institution, or another University of Auckland qualification, if you meet these requirements.

Guaranteed grade requirements

These are the grades required for guaranteed entry to this programme. If your grades are slightly lower, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available.  

Grade required

2.5 Grade Point average Calculate your Grade Point Average  

2.5 Grade Point equivalent Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent

Further Programme Entry Requirements

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.

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.

See information about prior tertiary study requirements

Other Pathways to Study

You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:

Fees and scholarships

Fees

Fees Disclaimer

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. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Scholarships

Scholarships and awards

Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for.

Loans and Allowances

Student loans and allowances

Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident? You could be eligible for a student loan or allowance.

Cost of Living

Cost of living

Get an idea of how much accommodation and general living in Auckland will cost.

Advice on Programme Limits

This is a limited entry programme: there is a limit on the number of enrolments due to staff or space capacity. For more information, please see the Programme and Course Limitations section of the University Academic and General Statutes and Regulations.

Key Dates

Application Advice

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.

Key Dates

SemesterApplication Closing DateSemester Start DateSemester End Date
2026 Summer School01 December 202505 January 202618 February 2026
2026 Semester One08 December 202502 March 202629 June 2026
2026 Semester Two08 June 202620 July 202616 November 2026

Other Important Dates

See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.

Regulations

Preamble

The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Duration and Total Points Value

1 A student enrolled for this degree must follow a programme of the equivalent of six full-time semesters and pass courses with a total value of 360 points, unless credit is granted under the Admission Regulations and/or the Credit Regulations.

Structure and Content

2 Of the 360 points required for this degree, a student must pass:

a at least 300 points from the courses listed in the Bachelor of Commerce Schedule, including:

(i) 105 points from the Business Core Courses listed in the Bachelor of Commerce Schedule

(ii) 15 points from the Capstone Courses listed in the Bachelor of Commerce Schedule

(iii) at least 180 points above Stage I, of which at least 75 points must be above Stage II from the courses listed in the Bachelor of Commerce Schedule

(iv) the requirements of one or more majors as listed in the Bachelor of Commerce Schedule with at least 45 points at Stage III in each major

b 30 points from courses offered in either the General Education Open Schedule or the relevant General Education Schedule approved for this degree or from a combination of these schedules

c the Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

3 Up to 30 points may be taken from other undergraduate courses offered at this University.

4 A student who is required to meet the Academic English Language Requirement, as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic English Language Requirement, of the University Calendar, must complete ACADENG 104 to fulfill their General Education requirement, or with approval from Senate or its representative, may substitute an alternative Academic English Language Requirement course for 15 points of General Education.

5 Students must pass or be concurrently enrolled in all the Stage I Core Courses listed in the Bachelor of Commerce Schedule before enrolling in any other courses for this degree.

General Education Exemptions

6 a A student is exempted from the requirement to pass courses offered in the General Education Schedules who has:

either

(i) completed an undergraduate degree at a tertiary institution

or

(ii) commenced study for this degree at a tertiary institution before 1 January 2006

or

(iii) been admitted to this degree having completed 240 points or more of degree-level study at another tertiary institution.

b A student who has been exempted from the requirement to pass courses offered in the General Education Schedules must substitute 30 points from courses available for this degree.

c A student admitted to this degree, who has completed between 120 and 235 points inclusive of degree level study at another tertiary institution, or who has completed a minimum of 50 points of study towards this degree in one semester at an overseas institution, either through an overseas exchange programme or through prior approval under the Credit Regulations, must pass: 

(i) 15 points from courses offered in the General Education Schedules 

and 

(ii) a further 15 points from courses available for this degree. 

Conjoint Degrees

7 Special arrangements apply where this degree is taken as a component degree of an approved conjoint combination. The specific requirements and a complete list of the conjoint degrees available are set out in the Conjoint Degrees section of the University Calendar.

Special Cases

8 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may permit a suitably qualified student to enrol directly in a Stage II course(s). If the student fails the Stage II course(s) but is certified by the examiner as having reached the standard of a pass at Stage I, the student may be credited with the appropriate Stage I course(s).

Variations

9 In exceptional circumstances, the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

Regulation Commencement or Amendment

10 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2026.

Schedule

Programme Schedules

Complete 360 points comprising:

  • 300 to 330 points for Bachelor of Commerce Schedule, and
  • 30 points from General Education Courses, and
  • 0 to 30 points from Other Undergraduate Courses, and
  • 1 item from Academic Integrity

Bachelor of Commerce Schedule

Complete 300 to 330 points comprising:

  • 105 points for Core Courses, and
  • 15 points from Capstone Courses, and
  • 75 to 210 points for 1 to 2 Majors from Majors, and
  • 0 to 135 points from Other Courses from the Bachelor of Commerce Schedule

Selected courses must include at least 180 points at level 200 or higher.

Selected courses must include at least 75 points at level 300 or higher.

Core Courses

Complete 105 points comprising:

  • 60 points for all Compulsory Courses , and
  • 15 points from Compulsory Courses, and
  • 15 points from Statistics Compulsory Courses, and
  • 15 points from Business Elective Courses Stage II

Compulsory Courses

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

Compulsory Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Statistics Compulsory Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Business Elective Courses Stage II

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Capstone Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Majors

Complete 1 to 2 Majors from the following:

Other Courses from the Bachelor of Commerce Schedule

Complete 0 to 135 points from the following:

General Education Courses

Complete exactly 30 points from the following:

Other Undergraduate Courses

Select between 0 and 30 credits from University of Auckland at levels 100 to 400.

Academic Integrity

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

Degree Plan

Overview

This is a generic degree plan; course planning will depend on your chosen majors:


  • If you are studying Accounting major, you are required to prioritize BUSINESS 114 in your first semester, and ACCTG 102 in your second semester.
  • If you are studying Business Analytics major, you are required to prioritize BUSAN 101 in your first year alongside the six core courses.
  • If you are studying Finance major, you are required to prioritize BUSINESS 114 in your first semester, and ACCTG 102 and MATHS 108 in your second semester.
  • If you are studying Economics major, you are required to prioritize BUSINESS 115 in your first semester, and ECON 152 and MATHS 108 in your second semester.



  • Which STATS course can you choose? 

STATS 100 is recommended for students didn’t study Statistics subject at Year 13. You cannot take STATS 100 if you are enrolled in another Statistics course or have already passed a course in this subject.

STATS 108 is required by the Professional Accounting bodies(e.g. CAANZ or CPA) and to advance in some majors such as Business Analytics, Finance, and Operations and Supply Chain Management.

You can enrol in STATS 108 after completing STATS 100.

For any other majors you can select either STATS 108 or STATS 100. 


  • Maximum 30 points (2 courses) from outside of Bachelor of Commerce Schedule.

Degree Plan for the Bachelor of Commerce (Double Major)

Year 1
Semester One
BUSINESS 111
Understanding Business
Bachelor of Commerce Schedule - Core Courses - Compulsory Courses
15 Points
BUSINESS 114
Accounting for Decision Making
Bachelor of Commerce Schedule - Core Courses - Compulsory Courses
15 Points
BUSINESS 115
Economics, Markets and Law
Bachelor of Commerce Schedule - Core Courses - Compulsory Courses
15 Points
STATS 108
Statistics for Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce Schedule - Core Courses - Statistics Compulsory Courses
15 Points

Please refer to Overview for selection of STATS 108 or STATS 100
ACADINT A01
Academic Integrity Course
Academic Integrity
Points
Semester Two
BUSINESS 112
Managing Sustainable Growth 1
Bachelor of Commerce Schedule - Core Courses - Compulsory Courses
15 Points

OR BUSINESS 113 for Business Navigators students only.

INFOSYS 110
Digital Systems
Bachelor of Commerce Schedule - Core Courses - Compulsory Courses
15 Points

Bachelor of Commerce Schedule Course

OR

Other Undergraduate Course

15 Points

Bachelor of Commerce Schedule Course

OR

Other Undergraduate Course

15 Points
Year 2
Semester One
BUSINESS 202
Business Consulting
Bachelor of Commerce Schedule - Core Courses - Business Elective Courses Stage II
15 Points

(This course can be taken in either Semester)


OR BUSINESS 203 for Business Navigators students only.

Majors
Bachelor of Commerce Schedule
15 Points

Major 1 Course
Majors
Bachelor of Commerce Schedule
15 Points

Major 2 Course

Major Course

OR

Other Bachelor of Commerce Schedule Course

15 Points
Semester Two
Majors
Bachelor of Commerce Schedule
15 Points

Major 1 Course

Majors
Bachelor of Commerce Schedule
15 Points

Major 2 Course

Major Course

OR

Other Bachelor of Commerce Schedule Course

15 Points
General Education Courses
15 Points
Year 3
Semester One
Majors
Bachelor of Commerce Schedule
15 Points

Major 1 Course

Majors
Bachelor of Commerce Schedule
15 Points

Major 1 Course
Majors
Bachelor of Commerce Schedule
15 Points

Major 2 Course
Majors
Bachelor of Commerce Schedule
15 Points

Major 2 Course
Semester Two
Capstone Courses
Bachelor of Commerce Schedule
15 Points
Majors
Bachelor of Commerce Schedule
15 Points

Major 1 Course
Majors
Bachelor of Commerce Schedule
15 Points

Major 2 Course
General Education Courses
15 Points

Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

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