Programme overview
This programme will give you a well-rounded understanding of the economic and social elements that underlie the field of sport, health and recreation.
Develop your skills in sport coaching, health promotion and physical education, while advancing your communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Gain the business acumen and knowledge to be leadership-ready for employment in this increasingly-relevant global industry. Learn to drive positive change in sport and health, addressing issues such as mental health, fitness and food.
Learn from world-leading academic staff in the fields of business, entrepreneurship, sport, health education, and physical education. You’ll gain valuable industry experience tailored to your career needs and aspirations.
Programme structure
This conjoint programme will usually take four years to complete. It is comprised of 540 points:
- 255 points from courses listed in the BSportHPE Conjoint Schedule
- 255 points from courses listed in the BCom Conjoint Schedule (including at least one major)
- 15 points Waipapa Taumata Rau core course
- 15 points from courses available for any programme at the University.
You will probably need to enrol in nine 15-point courses (135 points) each year if you want to complete in four years. You need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5 each year to continue with your conjoint.
Most students need to take one General Education course.
Students should also be aware of the University’s Academic English Language Requirement.
Sample programme structure
Year 1 135 points
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- Name:
- Waipapa Taumata Rau
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
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- Code:
- EDPROFM 100
- Name:
- Te Ao Māori – Te Kākano
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- SPORTHPE 101
- Name:
- Sociocultural Foundations
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- SPORTHPE 102
- Name:
- Learning and Pedagogy
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- SPORTHPE 103
- Name:
- Biophysical Foundations
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- BUSINESS 115
- Name:
- Economics, Markets and Law
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- BUSINESS 114
- Name:
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- STATS 108
- Name:
- Statistics for Commerce
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- BUSINESS 111
- Name:
- Understanding Business
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
Year 2 135 points
-
- Code:
- EDUCSW 201
- Name:
- Diversity in Aotearoa/New Zealand
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
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- Code:
- HEALTHED 201
- Name:
- Child and Youth Health Education
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
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- Code:
- SPORT 202
- Name:
- Sport and Recreation
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- SPORTHPE 201
- Name:
- Whakatinanahia
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- INFOSYS 110
- Name:
- Digital Systems
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- BUSINESS 112 or 113
- Name:
- Managing Sustainable Growth
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- BCom Stage I Elective course
- Type:
- Compulsory degree component
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- BCom major or elective course
- Type:
- BCom major or elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- Compulsory core course
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
Year 3 135 points
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- Code:
- SPORTHPE 202
- Name:
- Skill Learning
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- SPORTHPE 203
- Name:
- Physiology, Exercise, Fitness
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Code:
- EDUCSW 302
- Name:
- Service learning
- Type:
- Compulsory core course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- BSportHPE 300-level course
- Type:
- Compulsory degree component
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- BCom Major course
- Type:
- Compulsory degree component
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- BCom Major course
- Type:
- Compulsory degree component
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- BCom Major course
- Type:
- Compulsory degree component
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- BCom Major course
- Type:
- Compulsory degree component
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- Elective course
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
Year 4 135 points
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- Name:
- BSportHPE 100-level course
- Type:
- Compulsory degree component
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- BSportHPE elective course
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- BSportHPE 300-level course
- Type:
- Compulsory degree component
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- BSportHPE 300-level course
- Type:
- Compulsory degree component
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- BSportHPE 300-level course
- Type:
- Compulsory degree component
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- BCom Major course
- Type:
- Compulsory degree component
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- BCom Major course
- Type:
- Compulsory degree component
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- BCom Major course
- Type:
- Compulsory degree component
- Points:
- 15 pts
-
- Name:
- BCom Major course
- Type:
- Compulsory degree component
- Points:
- 15 pts
Subjects available in this programme
- Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Commercial Law
- Economics
- Finance
- Information Systems
- Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Operations & Supply Chain Management
- Sport, Health and Physical Education
- Taxation
2024 entry requirements
My highest qualification is from:
Secondary school qualifications
If you're joining us from secondary school, here's what you need to enter the programme.
You are guaranteed entry to this programme if you meet these requirements.
- First, you must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard.
- You must also meet the rank score for this programme. Not sure about your rank score? Use our rank score calculator.
- You may need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.
- Some programmes have additional requirements, such as an interview, portfolio or references.
Guaranteed rank score, subject and other requirements
If your rank score is slightly lower than the guaranteed score, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available. If you don’t meet the requirements, you may be able to apply under our Undergraduate Targeted Admission Schemes.
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QualificationNCEA National Certificate of Educational AchievementScore required210
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QualificationCIE Cambridge International ExaminationsScore required230
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QualificationIB International BaccalaureateScore required28
Read more about entry requirements for New Zealand secondary school applicants.
Tertiary qualifications
If you've studied at a tertiary institution, here's what you need to enter the programme.
You can transfer from another tertiary institution, or another University of Auckland qualification, if you meet these requirements.
Minimum grade requirements
These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.
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Grade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 3.9
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Grade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 3.9
Further requirements
If you have started studying either the Bachelor of Commerce or the Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education, you may be admitted to the conjoint programme, if you have been credited with no more than 270 points in the programme and have not graduated. You must have a GPA (Grade Point Average) of at least 3.9.
Other pathways to study
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
- See if you meet the criteria for the Undergraduate Targeted Admission Scheme (UTAS).
- Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
- If you are under 20, have no formal University Entrance (UE) qualification, and are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident you can apply for discretionary entrance.
- If you can demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and maturity, we offer admission to applicants under 16.
My highest qualification is from this country or region:
Secondary school qualifications
If you're joining us from secondary school, here's what you need to enter the programme.
You need to have one of the following:
- 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.
GCE ‘A’ Level requirements apply to ‘A’ Level qualifications examined by bodies such as AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC, CCEA and Pearson Education Limited taken outside of New Zealand.
Guaranteed grade, subject and other requirements
These are the grades required for guaranteed entry to this programme. If your grades are slightly lower, we encourage you to still apply. We will consider your application if places are available.
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QualificationIB International Baccalaureate DiplomaScore required28QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.0
No bands less than 5.5.
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QualificationGCE A Level General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced LevelScore requiredBBCQualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.0
No bands less than 5.5.
Tertiary qualifications
If you've studied at a tertiary institution, here's what you need to enter the programme.
You can transfer from another tertiary institution if you meet these requirements.
You need to have the following:
One year successful bachelor-degree level study at a recognised university (or similar institution) overseas.
Minimum grade requirements
These are the likely grades required, but they do not guarantee entry. Applicants may require higher grades to gain entry to this programme.
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Grade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 3.9
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.0
No bands less than 5.5.
Further requirements
If you have started studying either the Bachelor of Commerce or the Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education, you may be admitted to the conjoint programme, if you have been credited with no more than 270 points in the programme and have not graduated. You must have a GPA (Grade Point Average) of at least 3.9.
Other pathways to study
You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:
- Bridge your educational gap with a preparation and foundation programme.
- If you have an offer of place from us that is conditional on meeting English language requirements, you may be considered for English Pathway courses from the University of Auckland English Language Academy (ELA)
How much does a Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education Conjoint cost per year?
2025 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$8,710.20*
- International students
- NZ$49,588*
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $8.88 per point, estimated at $1,065.60 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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Scholarships and awards
Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for.
Student loans and allowances
Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident? You could be eligible for a student loan or allowance.
Cost of living
Get an idea of how much accommodation and general living in Auckland will cost.
Key dates
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Application closing dates
- Semester One 2025
- 8 December 2024
- Semester Two 2025
- 4 July 2025
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
Semester One | Starts – 26 February |
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Ends – 24 June | |
Semester Two | Starts – 15 July |
Ends – 11 November |
Semester One | Starts – 3 March |
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Ends – 30 June | |
Semester Two | Starts – 21 July |
Ends – 17 November |
Other important dates
See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.
How to apply
Applying for an undergraduate programme? Check out our step-by-step guide.
Where could this programme take you?
This programme will develop your knowledge and understanding of the business of sport, health promotion and physical activity in a contemporary global society. You’ll gain the skills to become a leader in the sport, health and recreation industry, equipped to critically reflect and solve problems in this ethically challenging field.
Jobs related to this programme
- Corporate health and wellbeing coach
- Event manager
- Health educator or health promoter
- Primary or secondary teacher (You will be required to add a one-year Graduate Diploma in Teaching.)
- Sport manager or media liaison officer
- Manager in a sport and health organisation
Some career paths may require further study.
Student career planning service
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
Do you need help?
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- Auckland
- 923 5025
- Outside Auckland
- 0800 61 62 63
- International
- +64 9 373 7513