University Transfer Programme in Commerce

UTP: Commerce is equivalent to the first year of your undergraduate commerce studies. Upon completion of the programme you will be eligible to progress to the second year of the Bachelor of Commerce degree and you will be able to choose from a variety of specialisations.

UC boasts New Zealand’s oldest Bachelor of Commerce degree. At the time of its introduction in 1906 the UC Bachelor of Commerce degree was one of the first business degrees in the British Commonwealth.

The UC School of of Business and Law is ranked in the top 150 universities in the world for Accounting and Finance, and in the top 200 for Business and Management, and Economics and Econometrics.

UCIC’s University Transfer Programme: Commerce is a NZQA approved Training Scheme. This does not lead to a formal qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework. The University Transfer Programme: Commerce may be used for progression requirements under a pathway arrangement between UCIC and UC, subject to final approval by the University of Canterbury.

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UC International College (UCIC) provides a direct pathway to undergraduate programmes at the University of Canterbury. Located in Christchurch, one of New Zealand’s top student cities (QS Best Student Cities, 2024), students enjoy laid-back city life and a wealth of entertainment options, all surrounded by natural beauty.

UCIC's Foundation Studies programme provides a pathway into all of University of Canterbury's undergraduate degrees. Through its unique University Transfer Programmes (UTPs) UCIC ensures that its graduates can seamlessly transition into the second year of their chosen commerce, engineering or science degree programme at the University of Canterbury.

Courses are crafted not only to enhance core knowledge and skills, but also to foster new opportunities and cross-cultural friendships. Students at UCIC benefit from small class sizes and excellent one-on-one lecturer support, enabling them to personalise their learning journey and kickstart an undergraduate degree with ease. All programmes are delivered on campus at the University of Canterbury, with students able to access its world-class facilities throughout their studies.

As a direct pathway to the University of Canterbury, UCIC offers the following programmes:

• Foundation Studies Certificate
• UTP Commerce
• UTP Engineering
• UTP Science