Duration
Full-time: 5 years
Part-time: Varies
Next start date
2025 Semester One – 3 March
2026 Semester One – 2 March
Available locations
City
Points
690
Programme type
Undergraduate
Conjoint options available

Programme overview

This conjoint degree has a strong practical focus, ensuring that you'll be ready for a career in engineering, business and leadership.

Your BCom starts with a set of integrated and interdisciplinary core courses to extend your understanding of how business fits together, to develop your applied skills and to complement specialist knowledge from your major.

The BE(Hons) provides you with the option to pursue one of nine specialisations available the Faculty of Engineering and Design. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the technical, practical, and theoretical knowledge it takes to become an innovator in exciting industries.

This programme provides you with a combination of business and engineering knowledge – a unique skillset that's highly desired by employers.

Programme structure

You will need to complete a total of 690 points, with 255 points from Bachelor of Commerce courses, 420 points from Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) courses and the 15-point Waipapa Taumata Rau first year course.

Programme structure differs depending on the Engineering specialisation you choose from Part II onwards. To find out more about how to structure your Engineering study, see conjoint degrees.

During your BCom study you will complete a set of six Stage I core courses, a Business Consulting course, and a Capstone course. After completing the Stage I core, you will choose a major with a focus on your future career. If you choose two majors for BCom component, you may exceed 255pts and prolong your degree completion.

BCom core courses

All students completing a conjoint are encouraged to contact Student Hubs to discuss their study options in terms of prerequisite requirements and the higher workload of conjoint courses.

You will need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 4.0 across your courses to continue with a conjoint degree.

Undergraduate students completing a BCom/BE(Hons) generally take nine courses per year, one more course than a non-conjoint bachelors programme.

In order to complete your conjoint in five years, you will have to undertake a full-time, heavier workload of 135 points a year.

Most students need to take one General Education course.

Students should also be aware of the University’s Academic English Language Requirement.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Subjects available in this programme

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

2025 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.

  1. First, you must meet the University Entrance (UE) standard.
  2. You must also meet the rank score for this programme. Not sure about your rank score? Use our rank score calculator.
  3. You may need to have studied certain subjects or achieved credits in particular subjects.
  4. 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. For CIE students, AS Mathematics and Physics may be accepted based on the level of grade achieved. For IB students, SL Mathematics and Physics may be accepted based on the level of grade achieved.

  • Qualification
    NCEA National Certificate of Educational Achievement
    Score required
    275
    • 17 external Level 3 credits in Calculus
    • 16 external Level 3 credits in Physics
  • Qualification
    CIE Cambridge International Examinations
    Score required
    330
    • Mathematics and Physics at A Levels
  • Qualification
    IB International Baccalaureate
    Score required
    36
    • Mathematics and Physics at HL Levels

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.

Further requirements

You must have completed one semester of successful bachelor degree study from a New Zealand tertiary institution, or one year of successful study as part of an acceptable sub-degree qualification from a New Zealand tertiary institution. You will also need a sound background in Calculus and Physics.

Please note that entry to the programme is subject to the availability of spaces.

Transfer of Credit - You can apply for transfer of credit for tertiary courses completed elsewhere as part of your Application for Admission. For more information, please see External transfer of credit.

If you have completed study at another New Zealand University, get an estimate of the transfer credit you may be eligible for, using our Transfer Credit Calculator.

See information about prior tertiary study requirements

Other pathways to study

You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:

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.

Minimum grade, subject and other requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place. Your CIE/GCE A level score is calculated on the best three academic subjects and General Studies cannot be included.

  • Qualification
    IB International Baccalaureate Diploma
    Score required
    36

    Mathematics and Physics at HL level

    Qualification
    IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System
    Score required
    6.5

    No bands less than 6.0

    See alternative English language requirements

  • Qualification
    GCE A Level/CIE General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level
    Score required
    ABB

    Mathematics and Physics

    Qualification
    IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System
    Score required
    6.5

    No bands less than 6.0

    See alternative English language requirements

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. 

See information about prior tertiary study 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.

Other pathways to study

You could be eligible for another programme, or check out these alternative pathways:

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

How much does a Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Conjoint cost per year?

2025 fees

Domestic students
NZ$10,781.10 – $12,253.95*
International students
NZ$59,158 – $62,153*

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 $9.24 per point, estimated at $1,247.40 for full-time study (135 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

See course fees for each faculty

Find out about financial support information

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.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

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

Start dates

Here are the start dates for the programme.

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.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Where could this programme take you?

Graduates from this programme have gone on to succeed in a wide variety of careers. Combine your engineering and business knowledge as a project manager or consultant for an engineering firm, or follow your passion into a career in business or engineering.

Jobs related to this programme

  • Accountant
  • Business analyst
  • Consultant engineer
  • Hardware and software developer
  • Quantity surveyor
  • Research and design engineer
  • Systems engineer

Further study options

See all study options

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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.

The Business School Careers Centre will help get your career in business off to a strong start. You can access programmes, workshops and one-on-one support. You will be given opportunities to network with employers to increase your knowledge of the local business environment. Visit the Business School Careers Centre.

The Faculty of Engineering and Design has a designated Employer Liaison Manager who can link you to industry partners for work experience and careers after graduation. Visit the Faculty of Engineering career planning page.

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