BCom quick facts

• Flexibility to create your own individual programme — you are encouraged to pursue a double major — using the range of majors offered across the Business School.
• Equips you with first class communication, teamwork and leadership skills, as well as cross-cultural understanding.
• The Business School is accredited by EFMD, EQUIS and AACSB International. In addition the school has programmes recognised by NZICA and CPA Australia.

First year

• Study two courses in Business introducing you to the types of choices facing entrepreneurs and managers and focusing on the development of professional skills.
• Take a broad range of core courses including: Business and Enterprise 1 and 2; Accounting Information; and Law in a Business Environment.

Second year and beyond

• Have the choice of studying up to two courses from outside the Commerce schedule as well as the required number of courses from your chosen major(s).
• Study two courses from the General Education schedule.
• Be invited to join the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom(Hons)) programme if your results have been consistently strong.

Career opportunities
The BCom degree leads to a variety of career options, including accountant, marketing manager, operations manager, tax adviser, trade policy analyst and web applications developer.

Our BCom majors has more information about potential careers.

BCom majors
A major is the main subject area that you choose to study in your degree. You will study courses to Stage III level in this subject.

When deciding on the major for your degree you should consider short and long-term career goals and personal strengths and interests. Learn about each of the majors and find out what courses are required:

Accounting | Commercial Law | Economics | Finance | Information Systems | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | International Business | International Trade | Management | Marketing | Operations and Supply Chain Management | Taxation

Double majors
A double major will enhance your career options by providing a broader base of skills and knowledge. The range of courses offered within each major provides you with exciting possibilities for combining sets of courses in specialist fields to match your interests and aspirations. Find about our popular double major combinations.

Conjoint options
You can strengthen your career options by combining this degree with a bachelor's degree in Arts, Engineering, Health Sciences, Music, Property, Science or Law. Learn more about our conjoint degrees.

Other pathways to studying Business

• Aspiration to Business admission scheme (A2B)
• Māori and Pacific Admission Scheme (MOPAS)
• University Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS)
• New Start programme on the University website

Further study options
The Business School offers a range of postgraduate programmes including:

• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) (BCom (Hons))
• Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (PGDipCom)
• Master of Commerce (MCom)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Applying and enrolling
Learn about the next steps to studying at the Business School.

• Entry requirements
• Overview of admission and enrolment
• Fees and money matters
• Important dates

More information
Business Student Centre
Phone: 0800 61 62 63 (or +64 9 923 1969 if overseas)
Email: studentinfo@auckland.ac.nz