Program Overview

Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Conjoint programme allows students to complete a BCom and an LLB(Hons) in less time and with fewer points than it would take to complete the two degrees separately. This programme is designed to provide students with a broad-based business education and a legal education, preparing them for a wide range of careers in business or law.

Programme Structure

The BCom/LLB(Hons) programme takes 5.5 years to complete if studied full-time, requiring students to complete 735 points:

• 255 points from BCom courses
• 465 points from LLB/LLB(Hons) courses
• 15 points from a General Education course

In the first year, students must complete three Stage I core LLB courses and five Stage I courses from the BCom. They will continue to take a mix of Law and Commerce courses in each of their second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth years.

Subjects Available

The programme offers a wide range of subjects, including:

• Accounting
• Business Analytics
• Economics
• Finance
• Information Systems
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• International Business
• Law
• Management
• Marketing
• Operations and Supply Chain Management

Entry Requirements

Entry into the programme is by invitation for high-achieving Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws (BCom/LLB) Part II students. To be considered for the Honours programme in Law, students must achieve a B+ average or higher across all their law courses at the completion of LLB Part II.

Fees

The fees for the programme are as follows:

• Domestic students: NZ$8,206.80 per year
• International students: NZ$47,218 $48,133 per year These fees are inclusive of 15% GST but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel, and health insurance, or living costs.

Key Dates

• Application closing dates:
  • Semester One 2026: 8 December 2025
  • Semester Two 2026: 8 June 2026
• Start dates:
  • Semester One 2026: 2 March 2026
  • Semester Two 2026: 20 July 2026

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the BCom/LLB(Hons) programme are well-positioned for a wide range of careers in business or law, including:

• Accountant
• Barrister and solicitor
• Business analyst
• Corporate, investment, or merchant banker or lawyer
• Policy analyst, advisor, and law reform
• Research and academia
• Sales or marketing manager
• Tax adviser

Further Study Options

Graduates may also pursue further study options, such as:

• Graduate Certificate in Law
• Graduate Diploma in Law
• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Law
• Master of Laws
• Master of Taxation Studies

Career Development

The University's Career Development and Employability Services, as well as the ASB Careers Centre, provide students with career advice, support, and resources to help them secure meaningful and successful careers.