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Overview

Programme Overview

This programme will give you a well-rounded understanding of the economic and social elements that underlie the field of sport, health and recreation.

Develop your skills in sport coaching, health promotion and physical education, while advancing your communication, teamwork and problem-solving abilities.

Gain the business acumen and knowledge to be leadership-ready for employment in this increasingly relevant global industry. Learn to drive positive change in sport and health, addressing issues such as mental health, fitness and food.

Learn from world-leading academics in the fields of business, entrepreneurship, sport, health education, and physical education. You’ll gain valuable industry experience tailored to your career needs and aspirations.

Please contact us if you have queries.

Programme Careers

Potential Careers

This programme will develop your knowledge and understanding of the business of sport, health promotion and physical activity in a contemporary global society. You’ll gain the skills to become a leader in the sport, health and recreation industry, equipped to critically reflect and solve problems in this ethically challenging field.

Jobs related to this programme

  • Corporate health and wellbeing coach
  • Event manager
  • Health educator or health promoter
  • Primary or secondary teacher (You will be required to add a one-year Graduate Diploma in Teaching.)
  • Sport manager or media liaison officer
  • Manager in a sport and health organisation

Some career paths may require further study.

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.

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 qualifications

You 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 - 210

CIE - 230  

IB - 28


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

3.9 Grade Point average Calculate your Grade Point Average

3.9 Grade Point equivalent Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent

Further Programme Entry Requirements

Further requirements

If you have started studying either the Bachelor of Commerce or the Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education, you may be admitted to the conjoint programme, if you have been credited with no more than 270 points in the programme and have not graduated. You must have a GPA (Grade Point Average) of at least 3.9.

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.

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 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.

Schedule

Schedule Notes

A student may substitute one or more other courses for one or more of the Bachelor of Commerce Schedule courses with the permission of Senate or its representative.

Programme Schedules

Complete 540 points comprising:

  • 255 points for Bachelor of Commerce Conjoint Component, and
  • 255 points for Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education Conjoint Component, and
  • 15 points from General Education Courses, and
  • 15 points from University Electives, and
  • 1 item from Academic Integrity Course

Bachelor of Commerce Conjoint Component

Complete 255 points comprising:

  • 90 points for Core Courses, and
  • 15 points from Business Elective Courses Stage II, and
  • 15 points from Capstone Courses, and
  • At least 1 item from Majors, and
  • 0 to 60 points from Other Courses from the Bachelor of Commerce Schedule

Selected courses must include at least 135 points at level 200 or higher.

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

Core Courses

Complete 90 points comprising:

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

Compulsory Courses

Complete 60 points for ALL of the following:

Business Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Statistics Elective 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 at least 1 of the following:

Other Courses from the Bachelor of Commerce Schedule

Complete 0 to 60 points from the following:

No credit will be given for courses matching the pattern *******G, ********G, *********G, **********G, ***********G, or ************G.

Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education Conjoint Component

Complete 255 points comprising:

  • 45 points for all Stage I Compulsory Courses, and
  • 15 points from Stage I Elective Courses from the Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education Schedule, and
  • 90 points for all Stage II Compulsory Courses , and
  • 15 points for all Stage III Compulsory Course , and
  • 60 points from Stage III Elective Courses from the Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education Schedule , and
  • 30 points from Other Courses from the Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education Schedule

Stage I Compulsory Courses

Complete 45 points for ALL of the following:

Stage I Elective Courses from the Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education Schedule

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Selected courses must include exactly 15 points at level 100.

No credit will be given for courses matching the pattern *******G, ********G, *********G, **********G, ***********G, or ************G.

Stage II Compulsory Courses

Complete 90 points for ALL of the following:

Stage III Compulsory Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

Stage III Elective Courses from the Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education Schedule

Complete exactly 60 points from the following:

Selected courses must include exactly 60 points at level 300.

Other Courses from the Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education Schedule

Complete exactly 30 points from the following:

No credit will be given for courses matching the pattern *******G, ********G, *********G, **********G, ***********G, or ************G.

General Education Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

University Electives

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Select exactly 15 points from UOFAK - University of Auckland including child orgs.

Academic Integrity Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

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