Bachelor of Commerce

Graduates will possess specialized skills that prepare them to effectively manage operational leadership, engage in strategic planning, and make informed decisions in management and marketing positions within dynamic business environments.

Course description

Graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce program will possess the essential personal qualities, specialized knowledge, and professional competencies required to make an immediate and significant impact in challenging and dynamic business settings, whether at the local, national, or international level. The program lays a solid foundation in research methodologies and critical thinking, equipping students with practical research skills that enable them to conduct directed research at the undergraduate level and apply these competencies effectively in their professional endeavors.

The Bachelor of Commerce program is designed to create opportunities for students to enhance their ability to critically assess and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data, as well as to identify, implement, and advocate for innovative and value-adding decision-making processes within their organizations.

Specialisations

Management, Marketing

Immigration benefits

This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Post-study work rights

This course qualifies for 3 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Career Prospects

Here are some possible career pathways:

Management graduates:

Business Consultant
Project Manager
Branch Manager
Event Coordinator
Training Coordinator
Employment Consultant
Key Account Manager
Assistant Human Resources Advisor

Marketing Graduates:

Marketing Manager
Marketing Assistant
Customer Operations Specialist
Customer Support Engineer
Customer Experience Specialist
Quality Programme Officer
Online Communications Officer
Digital Marketing Specialist

Entry requirements

University Entrance: Candidates must achieve NCEA Level 3, which entails obtaining 60 credits at Level 3 and an additional 20 credits at Level 2 or higher. This must include: –

A minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects. Additionally, candidates are required to demonstrate:

– Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above, comprising 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing.

– Numeracy: 10 credits at Level 1 or above, which can be fulfilled through specified achievement standards or unit standards 26623, 26626, and 26627.

Alternatively, candidates may present a qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) at Level 4 or higher in a relevant field, or a qualification or examination deemed equivalent to the achievement of NCEA Level 3, such as the International Baccalaureate or Cambridge Examination.

English language requirements:

IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 5.5 in each band)