About Bachelor Of Commerce In Economics in University of Canterbury

From financial markets to the latest management practices and the rapidly expanding world of online commerce, a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) at UC gives you the knowledge and skills to succeed in a global business environment.

UC and its business partners provide many opportunities for you to gain practical business experience and make important contacts.

Why study a Bachelor of Commerce at UC?

• The BCom is accredited by AACSB International, reflecting our commitment to innovation and providing a competitive and industry-relevant qualification for the business professions.
• A choice of 12 different major Commerce subjects and over 35 minor Arts and Commerce subjects.
• Award-winning lecturers.
• Competitions such as entré and inter-university business challenges develop your entrepreneurial, project management, and teamwork skills.
• Student-run commerce, economics, and finance clubs offer support and fun.

Career Opportunities

As a Commerce graduate, you could work in numerous and varied roles from being an accountant, economist, and financial analyst, through to being an operations manager, marketer, and information systems specialist. You could become a manager, consultant, or your own boss.

The Bachelor of Commerce with Accounting, and Taxation and Accounting majors are pathways to external qualifications with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA (Australia), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and other professional accounting bodies internationally.

Class 12th: 75%

Approved English tests

UC recognises the following English Language tests and courses:

• International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT)
• Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-Based Test (TOEFL PBT)
• CCEL English for Academic Purposes Level 2 (EAP Level 2)
• Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE
• New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)

APPROVED ENGLISH TESTS

• IELTS-   Academic with an average score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
• TOEFL iBT    -Total minimum score of 80, with at least 19 in reading, writing and listening. Please note UC only accepts TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date, not MyBest scores.
• TOEFL PBT-    With a minimum score of 550 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5
• CCEL EAP-    Level 2 with a minimum C+ grade
• CAE or CPE -    minimum score of 169 with at least 162 in reading, writing, listening and speaking
• Pearson Test of English (Academic)    PTE with an overall score of 50 and no PTE communicative skills score below 42
• NZCEL-    Level 4 - Academic endorsement

University of Canterbury Highlights

University of Canterbury Tuition fee

New Zealand Living Expenses

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.