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SIT's Bachelor of Commerce is a high quality three year degree programme that will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in business.
With a choice of three majors (accounting, management or marketing), you have the flexibility to design a programme that best serves your career aspirations, and to enjoy the mix of academic theory and strong practical and applied skills taught by our experienced and respected tutors.
This programme is approved and accredited with both Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and NZQA.
Our teaching staff have extensive business experience, combined with excellent academic backgrounds and strong links with the professions, while the Bachelor of Commerce has a strong practical and applied focus. We know that our programmes will challenge you, but that you will feel supported and excited about your future once you decide to study with SIT. Our business staff are passionate about teaching and enjoy working with students of all ages and from different cultures.
We have strong links with local businesses and focus on creating opportunities whereby our students can obtain real world experience before they graduate.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will have a sound understanding and awareness of the New Zealand business environment alongside practical skills that will add value to a business, either as an employer, employee or business owner. Possible careers include:
Satisfactory Completion
Every candidate for the qualification of Bachelor of Commerce, is required to follow to the satisfaction of the Teaching and Learning Board of Studies, a programme of study for a minimum period of three years. Each year of study comprises two 17-week semesters.
Programmes of study for the Bachelor of Commerce are made up of clusters of papers taken at the appropriate levels as outlined in the Programme Schedule of this document.
The Bachelor of Commerce qualification conforms to the NZQA credit requirements of 360 credits from Level 5 to Level 7. Study scheduled for each of Levels 5 to 7 is in accordance with the processes, learning demand, and responsibility that are detailed in the Programme Schedule.
Individual papers may have specific pre-requisites or other knowledge/skill requirements, which may be required to be satisfied by students.
Candidates may withdraw without penalty, provided they do so before the approved withdrawal date for the programme. Refunds and other financial arrangements attached to the SIT Zero Fees Scheme are detailed on the application form, and in the SIT Student Handbook and Policies and Procedures Manual of the QMS.
In order to be awarded the Bachelor of Commerce, the student will have been credited with all required papers and electives as specified in the programme schedule.
A student completing the Bachelor of Commerce will normally be expected to complete the three year programme (full-time equivalent) within ten years.
Notwithstanding the requirements set out above, the Head of Faculty with the approval and recommendation of the Teaching and Learning Board of Studies may allow a student a longer period to complete the programme.
(Please note: students failing to attend for 80% of timetabled programme hours may forfeit Zero Fees entitlement.)
University Entrance - NCEA Level 3
Three subjects at Level 3, made up of:
Entry may also be granted to mature applicants who are at least 20 years of age when the programme begins and can provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other experience, or completion of an external or overseas qualification which is considered to be the equivalent of any of the above qualifications as approved by the Programme Operations Manager.
Special Admission
A student who has successfully completed a minimum of three papers in the New Zealand Diploma in Business may transfer their enrolment and be admitted onto the Bachelor of Commerce programme. The Programme Operations Manager will advise according to the current cross credit schedules.
Language Requirements
Applicants from countries with an annual student visa approval rate of at least 80 percent, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having passed an NZQA approved English Proficiency Assessment, or one of the following tests of English language competence in accordance with the NZQA rules below:
Applicants from countries with an annual student visa approval rate below 80 per cent, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English must provide evidence that they:
Provisional Part time Admission
An applicant who does not meet academic criteria, may be provisionally admitted to enrol in one or more year one papers. Upon successful completion of the papers, the student may apply for admission by mature entry.
University Type | Public University |
Campus Setting | Urban |
Establishment Year | 1971 |
No. of Students | 13,758 |
Cost of Attendance | 8,000-26,000 NZD (annually) |
Applications Accepted | Online/Offline |
Work-Study | Available |
Intake Type | Semester wise |
Mode of Program | Full time and online |
You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.
General expenses | Cost (in NZ dollars) |
Rent (per month) | $800–$950 |
Groceries (per week) | $100–$150 |
Gym membership (per year) | $300 |
Entertainment (per week) | $50 |
Milk (per litre) | $3 |
Coca Cola (per can) | $2 |
Cup of Coffee | $3–$5 |
Lunch from University food hall or campus café | $7–$12 |
Local calls made from a cell-phone | $0.50–$1.50 |
Taxi - 5 km ride | $10–$12 |
Movie ticket | $10–$14 |
Visit to doctor | $45–$85 |
Tuition Fees in USA (1st Year Average) | BE/Btech: USD 28300 | MS: USD 22693 | BBA: USD 26616 | MBA: USD 29558 | BSc: USD 29418 | MA: USD 20452 | MIS: USD 22133 | MFin: USD 37683 | MEng: USD 29558 | MIM: USD 35301 | MEM: USD 23254 | MArch: USD 34741 | MFA: USD 28857 | BHM: USD 27176 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in USA | USD 700 to 1000 Per Month |
Entrance Exams in USA | TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177 |
Work and Study in USA | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. Know More |
Post Study Work Permit in USA | One to Two Years after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in USA | USD 160 |
Student Visa in USA | F1 Visa for USA allows you study permit in USA in full time academic courses. Any accredited school, college, university, academic institute, seminary, or conservatory in USA must accept you beforehand to apply for F1 visa in USA. Know More |
Intakes in USA | There are Three Intakes in USA: Fall (August-September), Spring (January) Know More |
Top Job Sectors in USA | Health Care, Education, Construction, Hospitality & Tourism, Business Services, Finance. |
Economy in USA | GDP Growth of 2.1% (Q4 2019), The Larges Economy of the World by Nominal |