Overview

The Commerce programme at the University of Auckland provides a comprehensive foundation in the multidisciplinary environment of modern global business. Students benefit from New Zealand’s leading business curriculum, which combines academic rigour with practical industry connections to ensure graduates thrive in diverse professional sectors.

Why Commerce at the University of Auckland?

The University of Auckland Business School holds world-class accreditation and maintains strong links to industry partners. Students experience an innovative first-year curriculum featuring interactive workshops where they solve authentic business problems. The programme also offers extensive conjoint options, allowing students to pair their business studies with disciplines such as Law, Science, or Engineering.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 48133 per year
National fee: USD 8207 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum begins with an integrated set of core courses before moving into specialised major subjects and a final-year capstone project. Modules may include:

Understanding Business
Accounting for Decision Making
Economics, Markets and Law
Digital Systems
Managing Sustainable Growth
Statistics for Commerce
Business Consulting
Exploring the Māori Economy

Careers with Commerce

Graduates are equipped for a wide range of roles across established and emerging industries. The programme prepares students for professional paths in financial services, policy development, and digital innovation. Common graduate destinations include:

Accountant or Financial Adviser
Business Analyst
Investment or Merchant Banker
Operations Manager
Policy Analyst
Marketing Manager
Web Applications Developer
Entrepreneur

The dedicated Business School Careers Centre provides tailored support, including employer engagement and workshops, to help students secure rewarding roles upon completion of their degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting for Decision Making

Economics, Markets and Law

Digital Systems

Managing Sustainable Growth

Statistics for Commerce

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-07-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-08 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Commerce 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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum total score of 24.

General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level. You must have completed a minimum of three A-Level subjects.

Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). You must have completed a minimum of three A-level subjects.

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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

48133 NZD / year

≈ 48133 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8207 NZD / year

≈ 8207 NZD / year

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Commerce.

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Overview

Careers with Commerce

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

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Funding

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