Bachelor of Commerce
Gain applied business knowledge and hands-on skills connected to local industry so you can hit the ground running. Choose a single or double major in Accounting, Management or Marketing.
Skills and Knowledge for tomorrow’s business world
NMIT have been offering a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) since 1993. The current qualification, remodelled in 2019, builds upon years of successful delivery and ongoing industry engagement in response to the ever changing business environment. We are committed to ensuring our Bachelor of Commerce remains applied and relevant to the needs of the modern business, with regular updates to learning resources to reflect the current and future business environment.
The programme takes the opportunity to employ a range of applied learning activities e.g. project/problem-based learning, simulated business scenarios, flipped learning and case studies. This ensures our learners are ready to hit the ground running when they graduate.
Our courses are endorsed by Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and Certified Practising Accountants (CPA) meaning graduates meet the education requirements for provisional membership to these bodies and further training for certifications in chartered accountancy.
Specialise in accounting, management or marketing with electives in law, human resource management, logistics, international business, and more.
In addition to the specialist skills and knowledge students will develop during the programme, students will gain a range of professional skills, including:
- effective communication
- managing yourself and working collaboratively
- problem solving using creative and innovative thinking
- building and developing business relationships
- professional and ethical behaviour
You will gain these skills along with business knowledge in your chosen area of interest and have the opportunity to practise in real-life scenarios in a safe environment.
Aims of the programme
Graduates of the BCom programme will have the personal attributes, specialist knowledge and professional skills necessary to make an immediate and valuable contribution in demanding and evolving business environments whether locally, nationally or internationally.
The programme offers grounding in research practice and thinking, and provides for the acquisition of practical research skills enabling students to undertake directed research at an undergraduate level and apply these work ready skills in their professional practice.
The BCom programme aims to provide opportunities for students to further develop their abilities to critically evaluate and analyse data and qualitative information and to identify, implement and promote decision making that is innovative and value adding for their enterprise.
Campus Information
The Nelson campus
Our Nelson campus is based on a single city block and is an open and easy to navigate environment.The Nelson campus location means quick and easy access to the cafés, bars and shopping in Nelson city. You’re never far from anywhere
Marlborough Campus
Nestled among mountain ranges, fertile plains, intricate waterways and thriving aviation, aquaculture and viticulture industries, our Marlborough campus delivers real world learning at its finest.About 20 minutes walk from Blenheim city center
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Accounting
Graduates will be qualified to work in a range of accounting disciplines including financial accounting, financial management, corporate accounting, taxation, auditing, and business consulting.
Potential roles after graduation include:
- Business Consultant
- Accounts Officer
- Auditor
- Junior Accountant
- Accounts and PAYE Officer
- Credit Assessor
Graduates of the Accounting major will have completed the CA ANZ or CPA Australia academic requirements and will be prepared to start their mentored practical experience and professional programme to become a Chartered Accountant with CA ANZ or CPA Australia.
Graduates who wish to continue with management based study will be prepared to enter a Postgraduate (level 8) or Masters (level 9) programme at NMIT or elsewhere.
Management
Graduates will be qualified to work in a range of management disciplines in both the public and private sectors including production management, general management and contract management.
Potential roles after graduation include:
- Business Consultant
- Project Manager
- Branch Manager
- Event Coordinator
- Training Coordinator
- Employment Consultant
- Key Account Manager
- Assistant Human Resources Advisor
Graduates who wish to continue with management based study will be prepared to enter a Postgraduate (level 8) or Masters (level 9) programme at NMIT or elsewhere.
Marketing
Graduates will be qualified to work in a range of marketing functions including marketing and sales management, product management, merchandising, services marketing, marketing research, brand management, customer services management and key account management.
Potential roles after graduation include:
- Marketing Manager
- Marketing Assistant
- Customer Operations Specialist
- Customer Support Engineer
- Customer Experience Specialist
- Quality Programme Officer
- Online Communications Officer
- Digital Marketing Specialist
Graduates who wish to continue with management based study will be prepared to enter a Postgraduate (level 8) or Masters (level 9) programme at NMIT or elsewhere.
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher which must include;
- 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects
as well as
- Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing
and
- Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
OR
- A qualification on the NZQF at Level 4 or above in a related discipline
OR
- A qualification or examination recognised as being equivalent to achievement of NCEA Level 3 (e.g International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination)
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- Course Code: 3874
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
56700 NZD
Annual Cost of Living: 20000 NZD
Application Fee: N/A