Bachelor of Commerce
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Graduate with specialist skills and be equipped to handle operational leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making for management and marketing roles in any changing business environment, locally or globally.
Skills and Knowledge for tomorrow’s business world
Gain applied business knowledge and hands-on skills connected to the local industry so you can hit the ground running. Choose a single or double major in Management or Marketing.
NMIT has 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 modern business needs, 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.
Specialise in 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 and 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.
Key features
- Three years full time (single major) or three and a half years full time (double major)
- Alternative entry option for students aged 20 and above.
- Choose from 3 major combinations (single and double)
- Receive quality supervision from expert advisors for level 7 research
- Use recognition of prior undergraduate study, or extensive work experience, to skip courses you already hold the necessary skills and knowledge in. (See 'Recognition of Academic Credit’ below)
Structure
Study full time over three/three and a half years (six/seven semesters plus study breaks), or part-time. Courses are run on our Nelson/Marlborough campus or online through the eCampus NZ online learning platform (first year only under New Zealand Diploma in Business Level 5).
See 'Classes and study hours' for more information.
Flexible learning options for Marlborough students
From 2026, Marlborough learners will have the option to learn remotely. This means you can join your Nelson-based classes from home, or, if you prefer, come onto the Marlborough campus and use the dedicated room to connect in with your own device and headphones.
Key details:
- You can join classes remotely from home via Webex.
- A dedicated space will be available on the Marlborough campus for those who prefer to learn on-site.
- All tests and exams will still be held on campus.
- IT support will ensure you have what you need to access classes through Moodle.
This flexible delivery model ensures Marlborough learners stay connected, supported, and fully included in the Nelson learning environment – while choosing the study setup that works best for them.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
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 the achievement of NCEA Level 3 (e.g International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination)
*NZQA approved subjects: see https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/
Alternative requirements
Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic entry requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager (or delegate)
English language requirements
If English is not the applicant’s first language, applicants will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives [English Proficiency Outcomes Table:](https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/rules-fees-policies/nzqa-rules/approval-recognition-and-accreditation/#:~:text=2022%20are%20revoked.-,Appendix%201%3A%20Internationally%20Recognised%20English%20Proficiency%20Outcomes%20for%20International%20Students,-Rule%2022.2(d "Goes to NZQA")
- IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 5.5 in each band),
Note: Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact NMIT for an assessment
Applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills
IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
About the provider
At NMIT, our goal is to ensure you graduate work-ready and confident in your knowledge and skills to step into a successful career. Our wrap-around support services guide you through the process of learning, teaching you skills for life and ensuring your well-being is supported so you can focus on achieving your goals.
NMIT strives to make meaningful and positive change to the businesses and members in our community. For nearly 120 years, we have stood strong as a cornerstone for high-quality tertiary education and community engagement Te Tauihu (the Top of the South).
This means when you join NMIT, you become connected to a network of industry partners and employment opportunities that can open doors for you. Our passionate tutors across multiple study areas are highly regarded and influential in their chosen fields.
Whatever path you wish to pursue, we'll do what we can to help you reach your goal. Our internationally recognised qualifications are yours for the taking, and the journey to get them can be a rewarding and uplifting experience.