The University of Auckland is New?Zealand’s largest and most highly ranked university, globally recognised for excellence in research, teaching and graduate outcomes. Its Business School holds the prestigious Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS), making its commerce degrees internationally respected.

 

The Master of Commerce (MCom) is one of the flagship postgraduate business qualifications, designed to deepen specialist knowledge in areas of business and prepare you for advanced professional or academic careers.

 

Why Study Master of Commerce at Auckland?

Studying the MCom will help you:

Build Advanced Expertise

You can study at a higher level within your chosen commerce discipline — from accounting and economics to marketing and operations — gaining deeper analytical, problem?solving and research skills.

Prepare for Specialist Careers

This degree prepares you for specialist roles in finance, consulting, analytics, management, marketing, supply chain and more. It also sets a strong foundation for doctoral study (PhD) if you’re interested in academia or research.

Flexible Pathway Options

The programme has been restructured with three pathways — thesis, research, or applied research/consultancy, so you can follow the path that best fits your career goals.

 

Subjects & Programme Structure

The MCom offers specialisation pathways in:

• Accounting

• Commercial Law

• Economics

• Finance

• Global Management & Innovation

• Information Systems

• Marketing

• Operations & Supply Chain Management

Structure Overview

180?Point (Taught + Research/Consultancy)

• Stage I: ~60 points of core/specialist courses.

• Stage II: ~60 points further coursework or electives.

• Stage III: ~60?point Research Dissertation, Research Project or Consultancy Project with a NZ business organisation.

120?Point (Thesis?Only)

• Two 60?point research thesis segments (full?time).

 

Highlights of the Programme

• Flexible pathways — pure research, applied consulting or research + coursework.
• Advanced courses in areas like Financial Machine Learning, Responsible Business, Digital Economy.
• Applied research option with real projects boosting professional skills and employability.
• Quality instruction backed by Auckland’s Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB/AMBA/EQUIS).

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates typically work in senior specialist roles such as:

• Financial Analyst or Economist

• Marketing or Strategy Consultant

• Supply Chain or Operations Specialist

• Information Systems Consultant

• Commercial or Business Development Manager

• Researcher / PhD pathway candidate

 

Visa Requirements (International Students)

To study full?time in NZ, you must apply for a New?Zealand Student Visa before travelling. Requirements include:

• Official offer of place from UoA;
• Proof of sufficient funds for tuition and living costs;
• Health & travel insurance;
• Enrollment in a full?time qualification (e.g., 120 or 180 points).

 

Key Notes / Updates

• The MCom programme was recently revitalised with new pathways and courses to better align with research, consulting and industry practice.
• For the 180?point programme, you must maintain a GPA of 5.0+ in your first 60 taught points to remain enrolled.
• Application windows are strict for international visas — apply early (preferably 3?4 months before deadline).