Overview

Key Features:

Combine two major subjects into one degree and expand your future career opportunities.

Four years of full-time study

Personalise your degree to suit your interests, strengths and career plans as you choose from hundreds of subject combinations

The Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc) at University of Otago will enable you to combine your passion for business and science in one degree.

Today's workplaces demand a different kind of graduate. The ability to think critically, solve problems and work as a team could prove advantageous in your future career. Studying for a multidisciplinary degree demonstrates adaptability and resourcefulness – skills that many employers are seeking.
The BComSc will give you the ability to apply knowledge and thinking to both the experimental and industry application of a subject, setting you up for success in areas such as nature, nutrition, animal studies and maths.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

486 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dunedin, New Zealand

Disciplines

Commerce Computer Sciences View 28 other Bachelors in Commerce in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Baccalaureate: IB Diploma with a minimum 24 points.

Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) GCE Advanced Levels: minimum Numerical Score of 8.

Satisfactory completion of one year's study at a recognised tertiary institution. A recognised institution is generally a college or university that is listed in the World Higher Education Database.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

41900 NZD / year

≈ 41900 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6625 NZD / year

≈ 6625 NZD / year

Living costs

Dunedin

New Zealand

1000 - 2300 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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