- Duration
- Full-time: 1 year
- Part-time: Varies
- Next start date
- 2025 Semester One – 3 March
- 2025 Semester Two – 21 July
- Available locations
- City
- Points
- 120
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
Programme overview
If you have achieved consistently high grades in your Bachelor of Commerce degree (or equivalent) you could be eligible for the honours programme. It will provide you with an additional 120 points of postgraduate research-based study to develop your analytical skills and critical thinking.
You will complete a set of advanced courses in the discipline and a short supervised dissertation or project that will demonstrate your independent research skills. Your honours programme structure and courses will depend on the specialisation selected.
Programme structure
The honours programme comprises 120 points, i.e., 90 points of coursework plus a 30-point dissertation. It is possible to include up to 30 points of elective courses from a relevant field.
Find out more about thesis and dissertation enrolment.
Postgraduate pathway
Download the Business postgraduate pathway (16KB, PDF)
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
Subjects available in this programme
2025 entry requirements
My highest qualification is from:
Programme requirements
Minimum programme 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.
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Study optionTaught 120 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 5.0
Bachelor of Commerce
Further programme requirements
Taught 120 points
You must have completed a Bachelor of Commerce with a GPA of at least 5.0 in the Stage III courses required for the major.
Programme requirements
Minimum programme 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.
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Study optionTaught 120 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
An undergraduate business degree
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.5
No bands less than 6.0.
Further programme requirements
Taught 120 points
You must have completed an undergraduate business degree from a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 5.0 in the highest level of courses required for the major.
How much does a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) cost per year?
2025 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$10,094.40*
- International students
- NZ$45,404*
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.
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.
Key dates
You may apply for the honours programme while you complete the final year of your undergraduate programme.
You may receive a conditional offer of place – subject to meeting the conditions listed on the offer, such as completion of undergraduate degree, achievement of certain grades, or completing a required course.
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.
Developing your skills and capabilities
The Business School is committed to giving you opportunities to develop as a scholar, leader, innovator and global citizen.
As you study towards your Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) you can expect to develop capabilities that will enhance your employability and help you make a positive impact on society. You will acquire these capabilities from your courses and through participation in a range of co-curricular activities.
While enhancing your critical thinking and analytical skills, your studies will equip you with strong communication, teamwork and leadership skills as well as cross-cultural understanding.
A BCom(Hons) graduate is expected to have skills and capabilities in the following areas:
Knowledge and practice
Apply specialised knowledge within your disciplines and demonstrate an advanced awareness and understanding within a global context.
Critical thinking
Analyse and evaluate the relevant literature, and develop well-reasoned arguments that demonstrate advanced and diverse thinking.
Solution seeking
Identify, frame and analyse issues and develop innovative evidence-based solutions.
Communication and engagement
Engage, communicate and collaborate with diverse groups using multiple formats.
Independence and integrity
Demonstrate independent thought, self-reflection, ethics and integrity.
Social and environmental responsibility
Consider, in relation to your discipline, the potential significance of the principles underpinning both the Treaty of Waitangi and sustainability.
Where could this programme take you?
Global organisations, local businesses and leading universities recognise the relevance of our postgraduate curriculum, making our graduates sought after.
Jobs related to this programme
- Accountant
- Business analyst
- Corporate, investment or merchant banker
- Operations manager
- Policy analyst or adviser
- Sales or marketing manager
- Tax adviser
- Web applications developer
Natacha Blidy graduated with a BCom(Hons) and is now an associate at PwC.
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Our 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.
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