Bachelor of Commerce

Program Overview

The University of Auckland's Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) is a customizable degree that equips students with fundamental business knowledge and industry-specific expertise through a choice of majors and double majors. The program emphasizes real-world scenarios, crucial skills, and an industry-facing approach to prepare graduates for diverse sectors. Ranked as New Zealand's #1 Business School, the BCom offers an interactive learning experience, an extensive support system, and international accreditations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The University of Auckland's Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) is a flexible bachelor's degree designed to equip students with fundamental business knowledge and industry-specific expertise with their choice of major and double major. The program combines foundational business theory with real-world scenarios, emphasizing crucial skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

A unique curriculum:

• Interactive learning experience:
• The first year incorporates new, integrated core courses focusing on the multi-disciplinary environment of modern businesses.
• Workshops provide opportunities to address real-world business challenges and develop in-demand skills.
• Customizable degree structure to match individual aspirations:
• Choose from 12 diverse major concentrations to tailor your expertise (see table below).
• Pursue two majors to acquire deep knowledge in diverse business areas.
• Select single or double major programs based on your career goals.
• Industry-facing approach to academic studies:
• Immerse yourself in industry settings:
• Complete a final year project focusing on industry trends.
• Participate in business simulations or live business cases.
• Experience an internship opportunity.
• All these are geared towards facilitating a smooth transition from coursework to professional life in diverse sectors.

Aimed at equipping you with invaluable employability skills:

• Graduates enter the workforce with crucial competencies like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• The focus on adaptability and life-long learner values empowers graduates for continuous, lifelong professional development.

Outline & Schedule Overview:

Year 1: Focus on Fundamentals and Foundational Skills; 120 Points Required

• First-year Core Courses: Understanding Business, Accounting for Decision Making, Economics Markets and Law, Digital Systems, Managing Change, Statistics for Commerce (15 points each) + 2 Elective or Major Courses (15 points each).
Each Major requires specific first courses, so selection might impact electives here.

Years 2 & 3: Building Expertise and Preparing for the Future

• Courses split between required Core, Major coursework, and General Education studies
• Total: 24 courses over 3 years (360 points)
• Year 2: Business Consulting (Core), Major courses (3 x 15 points), General Ed course (15 points), Additional Major or Elective (optional, for double majors etc.)
• Available Entry Points: Midyear intake in July 24
• Full/Part-Time Completion: Can be adjusted to student preferences