Bachelor of Commerce

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Locations and dates

Marlborough:

17 July 2023

19 February 2024

Nelson:

17 July 2023

19 February 2024
Study options

Full-time and part-time study options available
Length

Three years - 40 weeks including 6 weeks of study breaks per year
Total credits

360
Fees

2023: $6,832 plus $240 Student Services Levy per year (dependent on course selection)

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies ($2 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

View course details for individual fees.
National qualification code

3874

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.

If you achieved University Entrance (UE) in 2020, the entry requirements for this programme may differ from those displayed on this page and in printed material due to the disruption caused by COVID-19. To find out about entry requirements for those who achieve UE in 2020 see the NZQA website(external link).

Skills and Knowledge for tomorrow’s business world

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)
Open entry for over students over 20 years of age
Study fully online for first year, face-to-face on our Nelson campus, or a combination of both. Year two and three courses are run exclusively on Nelson/Marlborough campus
Choose from 6 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

Marlborough campus via video link

The majority of classes will be video linked from our Nelson campus for students studying on our Marlborough campus. Video link students meet and study together on the Marlborough campus then interact with their fellow students, and the lecturer, in Nelson via the video linking software.

Marlborough students have full access to Library Learner Services and one on one tutor sessions as required.

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)

A qualification on the NZQF at Level 4 or above in a related discipline

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/(external link)

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:(external link)

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.

Career opportunities and study pathways

Management

Graduates will be qualified to work in various 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 the 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 various 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 the management-based study will be prepared to enter a Postgraduate (level 8) or Masters (level 9) programme at NMIT or elsewhere.

Classes and study hours

This programme is run on the NMIT Semester model with two 17 week semesters plus an optional 8 week summer school semester in a calendar year. Four courses per semester is considered full-time study.

When will I attend class?

A face to face student can expect to attend two, two hour sessions each week per course.

Therefore a full time student (taking four courses per semester) can expect to attend eight, two hour sessions each week.

These sessions are run between 8am and 7pm on weekdays (Monday to Friday).

How much time do I need to spend studying each semester?

As a general indication, for all level 5-7 (15 credit) courses, you can expect

60 hours of teaching (4 hours per week for 17 weeks) in a classroom environment, face to face or online.
90 self-directed learning (averaging 6 hours per week) working through course material and assignments in your own time.

Major structure

Management major

To be awarded the Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in Management, the student will have met the requirements shown below:

Compulsory Courses	Pre-requisite	Level	Credits
Core Business
NZB501 Organisations in the New Zealand Context	None	5	15
NZB502 Business Environment	None	5	15
NZB503 Business Functions	None	5	15
NZB504 Understanding Change	None	5	15
OR 60 Core Business credits¹ at Level 5 or above		5	60
OR A combination of Core Business courses and Core Business credits at Level 5		5	60

Plus

Core Management
BLM501 Operations Management and Compliance	None	5	15
BLM502 Business Planning	None	5	15
BLM503Leadership	None	5	15
BLM504 Managing Projects	None	5	15
OR 60 Core Management credits² at Level 5 or above		5	60
OR A combination of Core Management courses and Core Management credits² at Level 5		5	60

Plus

QNT565 Quantitative Analysis	None	5	15
LAW510 Commercial Law	None	5	15
ECN620 Economic Thinking	None	6	15
RES680 Research Methods	QNT565 or equivalent	6	15
BAC607 Accounting and Finance for Managers	NZB501, NZB502, NZB503, NZB504 or equivalent	6	15
BMG638 Organisational Behaviour	None	6	15
One of the following two courses:
BMG633 Human Resource Management	None	6	15
OR BMG635 Employment Relations	None	6	15
BMG734 Strategic Management OR MGT734 Strategic Management	BMG638 or equivalent MGT530 or equivalent	7	15
BUS750 Advanced Business Project	RES680 plus 15 credits Accounting at L7 or 30 credits Management at L6 or 30 credits Marketing at L6	7	30

Plus

Elective Courses	Level	Credits
Business qualification course (*or unspecified credit at Level 5 or Level 6)	5-7	15
Business qualification courses (*or unspecified credit at Level 6)	6-7	45
Business qualification courses	7	30
Compulsory Credits		285
Elective Credits		90
Total Credits for completion of the Bachelor of Commerce (Management)		360

Marketing major

To be awarded the Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in Marketing, the student will have met the requirements shown below:

Compulsory Courses	Pre-requisite	Level	Credits
Core Business
NZB501 Organisations in the New Zealand Context	None	5	15
NZB502 Business Environment	None	5	15
NZB503 Business Functions	None	5	15
NZB504 Understanding Change	None	5	15
OR up to 60 Core Business credits¹ at Level 5 or above		5	60
OR A combination of Core Business courses and Core Business credits at Level 5 or above		5	60

Plus

Core Management
BLM501 Operations Management and Compliance	None	5	15
BLM502 Business Planning	None	5	15
BLM503 Leadership	None	5	15
BLM504 Managing Projects	None	5	15
OR up to 60 Core Management credits² at Level 5 or above		5	60
OR A combination of Core Management courses and Core Management² credits at Level 5 or above		5	60

Plus

QNT565 Quantitative Analysis	None	5	15
LAW510 Commercial Law	None	5	15
ECN620 Economic Thinking	None	6	15
RES680 Research Methods	QNT565 or equivalent	6	15
BAC607 Accounting and Finance for Managers	None	6	15
BMK671 Marketing Management OR MKT671 Marketing Management	NZB501, NZB502 or equivalent MKT571 or equivalent	6	15
BMK672 Marketing Applications OR MK672 Marketing Management	NZB502, NZB503 or equivalent MKT571 or equivalent	6	15
BMK772 Strategic Marketing Management OR MKT772 Strategic Marketing Management	BMK671 or equivalent MKT671 or equivalent	7	15
BMK776 Buyer Behaviour and Marketing Research OR MKT776 Buyer Behaviour and Marketing Research	BMK671 or equivalent MKT671 or equivalent	7	15
BUS750 Advanced Business Project	RES680 plus 15 credits Accounting at L7 or 30 credits Management at L6 or 30 credits Marketing at L6	7	30

Plus

Elective Courses	Level	Credits
Business qualification course (*or unspecified credit at Level 5 or Level 6)	5-7	15
Business qualification courses (*or unspecified credit at Level 6)	6-7	45
Business qualification course	7	15
Compulsory Credits		285
Elective Credits		75
Total Credits for completion of the Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)		360

Double major in Management and Marketing

To be awarded the Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in Management and Marketing the student will have met the requirements below:

Compulsory Courses	Pre-requisites	Level	Credits
Core Business
NZB501 Organisations in the New Zealand Context	None	5	15
NZB502 Business Environment	None	5	15
NZB503 Business Functions	None	5	15
NZB504 Understanding Change	None	5	15
OR 60 Core Business credits¹ at Level 5 or above		5	60
OR A combination of Core Business courses and Core Business credits at Level 5 or above		5	60

Plus

Core Management
BLM501 Operations Management and Compliance	None	5	15
BLM502 Business Planning	None	5	15
BLM503Leadership	None	5	15
BLM504 Managing Projects	None	5	15
OR 60 Core Management credits² at Level 5 or above		5	60
OR A combination of Core Management courses and Core Management credits at Level 5 or above		5	60

Plus

QNT565 Quantitative Analysis	None	5	15
LAW510 Commercial Law	None	5	15
ECN620 Economic Thinking	None	6	15
RES680 Research Methods	QNT565 or equivalent	6	15
BAC607 Accounting and Finance for Managers	NZB501, NZB502, NZB503, NZB504 or equivalent	6	15
BMG638 Organisational Behaviour	None	6	15
One of the following two courses:
BMG633 Human Resource Management	None	6	15
OR BMG635 Employment Relations	None	6	15
BMK671 Marketing Management OR MKT671 Marketing Management	NZB501, NZB502 or equivalent MKT571 or equivalent	6	15
BMK672 Marketing Applications OR MKT672 Marketing Applications	NZB502, NZB503 or equivalent MKT571 or equivalent	6	15
BMG734 Strategic Management OR MGT734 Strategic Management	BMG638 or equivalent MGT530 or equivalent	7	15
BMK772 Strategic Marketing Management OR MKT772 Strategic Marketing Management	BMK671 or equivalent MKT671 or equivalent	7	15
BMK776 Buyer Behaviour and Marketing Research OR MKT776 Buyer Behaviour and Marketing Research	BMK671 or equivalent MKT671 or equivalent	7	15
BUS750 Advanced Business Project	RES680 plus 15 credits Accounting at L7 or 30 credits Management at L6 or 30 credits Marketing at L6	7	30

Plus

Elective Courses	Level	Credits
Business qualification course (*or unspecified credit at Level 5 or Level 6)	5-7	15
Business qualification courses (*or unspecified credit at Level 6)	6-7	45
Business qualification courses	7	30
Compulsory Credits		330
Elective Credits		90
Total Credits for completion of the Bachelor of Commerce (Management and Marketing)		420

Graduate outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce qualification will be able to:

Demonstrate and apply core business competencies, such as but not limited to - critical thinking, decision making, negotiation, presentation, problem-solving, managing self and others.
Research, assess and critically evaluate business information relevant to their selected business areas and business environment.
Evaluate and adopt different approaches to decision making as required by the environment.
Establish and actively support various methods of collaboration and teamwork in real and virtual environments.
Plan and manage their continued learning and career development.
Practise business in a legal, sustainable, ethical and culturally appropriate manner.

Depending on the chosen major, graduates will also hold the following specific skills and knowledge:

Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting

Prepare and analyse information about economic transactions and events in a range of business environments and use this to support effective decision making.
Process and evaluate a full set of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices in New Zealand.

Bachelor of Commerce – Management

Demonstrate innovative and creative approaches to solving management issues by using knowledge of modern trends and technologies in communication with major stakeholders.
Apply advanced management principles, concepts and tools to support effective decision making.

Bachelor of Commerce – Marketing

Demonstrate innovative and creative approaches to solving marketing issues by using knowledge of modern trends and technologies in communication with major stakeholders.
Apply advanced marketing principles, concepts and tools to support effective decision making.

Recognition of Academic Credit (RAC)

Evidence of previous study or extensive work experience can be used to apply for recognition of academic credit (RAC), also known as Recognition of prior Learning (RPL) or Cross credit (CC) potentially allowing you to skip courses which you can show you hold the required skills and knowledge for already.

If you think you may be eligible for Recognition of Academic Credit (RAC), contact us about making an appointment to discuss this with our Student Learning Advisor. It is useful to bring along documentation such as:

Previous academic transcripts
Course Descriptors or Syllabus including Learning Outcomes
Curriculum vitae and work history

The Student Learning Advisor will help you assess your eligibility for Recognition of Academic Credit, and advise you on what further evidence you may need to provide and fees. It is recommended the RAC processes is started a minimum of eight weeks prior to the course start date to ensure time for assessment and processing.

Find out more about the NMIT Policies and Procedures(external link) around Recognition of Academic Credit.

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