The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) is an applied Level 7 bachelor's degree designed for students who want to develop professional business knowledge and practical skills for modern organisations.

NMIT has offered the Bachelor of Commerce since 1993, while the current qualification was remodelled in 2019. NMIT says it is regularly updated to remain relevant to changing business environments and industry needs.

The programme focuses on developing graduates who can contribute to:

• Management
• Marketing
• Business operations
• Strategic planning
• Decision-making
• Business relationships
• Problem-solving
• Research
• Innovation
• Ethical and sustainable business practice

Why Study Bachelor of Commerce at NMIT?

Practical, applied business education

NMIT does not position the BCom as purely theoretical. The programme uses:

• Project-based learning
• Problem-based learning
• Case studies
• Simulated business scenarios
• Flipped learning
• Real-life business scenarios

Programme Structure

The programme begins by developing a broad foundation in business before students move deeper into their chosen area.

The BCom covers areas such as:

Business fundamentals

• Business organisations
• Business environments
• Business communication
• Business decision-making
• Professional practice

Management

• Organisational behaviour
• Leadership
• Strategic management
• Operations
• Project management
• Management decision-making

Marketing

• Marketing principles
• Consumer behaviour
• Branding
• Digital marketing
• Product management
• Marketing strategy

Business research

• Research methods
• Data analysis
• Business information
• Applied research
• Critical evaluation

Professional skills

Students develop:

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving
• Negotiation
• Presentation
• Critical thinking
• Decision-making
• Relationship management

Major / Specialisation Options

The current programme offers two principal specialist areas:

Management

The Management major develops knowledge and skills for students interested in:

• Management
• Leadership
• Operations
• Business strategy
• Organisational decision-making
• Business consulting
• Corporate management

Students learn to apply modern management principles and tools to business decision-making.

Marketing

The Marketing major is suited to students interested in:

• Marketing strategy
• Branding
• Customer experience
• Digital marketing
• Product management
• Market analysis
• Marketing communications

Key Skills Developed

Graduates are expected to develop core business competencies including:

• Critical thinking
• Decision-making
• Negotiation
• Presentation
• Problem-solving
• Managing oneself
• Managing others
• Teamwork
• Collaboration
• Research
• Business analysis
• Professional communication

Management Graduate Capabilities

A Management graduate should be able to:

• Analyse management problems
• Use creative and innovative approaches
• Apply modern management principles
• Use management tools to support decisions
• Communicate with stakeholders
• Contribute to organisational strategy

Marketing Graduate Capabilities

A Marketing graduate should be able to:

• Analyse marketing problems
• Apply marketing principles
• Develop innovative marketing solutions
• Use modern marketing technologies
• Communicate with stakeholders
• Support strategic marketing decisions

Career Outcomes

The Bachelor of Commerce is designed to prepare graduates for business roles in New Zealand and internationally.

Potential career directions include:

Management

• Business Manager
• Operations Coordinator
• Team Leader
• Management Consultant
• Business Development Executive
• Project Coordinator
• Corporate Management roles

Marketing

• Marketing Executive
• Digital Marketing Specialist
• Brand Executive
• Marketing Coordinator
• Customer Experience Specialist
• Product-related roles
• Communications roles

General business

• Business Analyst
• Customer Support/Experience roles
• Business Development
• Administration and operations
• Sales and account management

Other Scholarship Opportunities

NMIT also lists external scholarships, including:

• Education New Zealand scholarship opportunities
• Cawthron Summer Research Scholarships
• Other community/industry opportunities

Some scholarships on NMIT's page are restricted to:

• New Zealand citizens
• Permanent residents
• M?ori learners
• Domestic students
• Specific regions
• Specific disciplines

Therefore, international students should check the individual eligibility conditions rather than assuming that every scholarship is available to them.

Student Visa Requirements

An international student normally needs a Fee Paying Student Visa to undertake this full-time degree in New Zealand.

Immigration New Zealand states that this visa allows eligible students to:

• Study full-time in an approved course
• Work part-time up to 25 hours per week while studying
• Work full-time during holidays, depending on visa conditions
• Travel in and out of New Zealand during the visa validity period