Bachelor of Commerce
Business & Management
A course by
SIT
Gain the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in business with SIT's Bachelor of Commerce. Choose between a Management or Marketing major and prepare for a global business career through academic study and hands-on learning.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Invercargill, Invercargill
It will take a total of 3 years
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Develop business knowledge
Gain a solid grounding in key business disciplines such as accounting, economics, commercial law, marketing, and human resources.
Apply analytical and problem-solving skills
Develop analytical, technical, and practical abilities to address business challenges and implement effective solutions.
Professional specialisation in Management or Marketing
Achieve depth of knowledge and practical skills in either Management or Marketing, including applied research and workplace experience.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Commerce at SIT provides essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills for thriving in local and international business environments. Students choose from two majors—Management or Marketing—and study a blend of compulsory core business papers and specialist subjects in their selected major. The programme includes academic theory, interactive learning, real-world business experiences, and provides strong commercial grounding suitable for a wide range of business careers. Graduates will develop analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, leadership abilities, and a global business mindset.
Course Content
- Year 1 compulsory papers: Introduction to Accounting and Taxation, Commercial Law, Economics, Organisations in an Aotearoa NZ Context, Business Environments
- Year 1 major-dependent/elective papers: Human Resources, Marketing, Applied Accounting, Analysis for Financial Information, Budgets for Planning and Control, Business Functions, Change and Innovation, People and Development, Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Change and HR Initiatives, Buyer Behaviour, Digital Marketing, Sales and Relationship Management, Tourism, Food and Beverage Management, Hotel Operations, Hospitality Service Delivery Systems
- Year 2: Intermediate Management Accounting, Intermediate Financial Accounting, Taxation in NZ, Introduction to Finance, Data Analytics, Law of Business Entities, Research Methods, Accounting Information Systems, Contemporary Tourism, Financial Management for Business, Entrepreneurship, Facilities Management in Hospitality, Organisational Behaviour, Change Management, Operations Management, Human Resource Development, Employment Relations, Consumer Behaviour, Integrated Marketing Communication, Marketing Management, Services Management and Marketing
- Year 3: Advanced Management Accounting, Advanced Financial Accounting, Auditing and Assurance, Applied Research Projects (Accounting/Management/Marketing), Contemporary Issues, Business Ethics, Sustainability in Tourism, International Business, Industry Consultation, Strategic Management, Advanced HRM, Strategic Marketing Management, Event Management, Workplace Experience
What you need to know first
University Entrance (NCEA Level 3) with three subjects at Level 3 (14 credits each in NZQA approved subjects)
Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above (5 credits in reading, 5 in writing)
Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above
Mature applicants (20+ years) with evidence of aptitude or appropriate work/experience
Completion of equivalent overseas qualification as approved by Programme Leader
Special Admission: Four papers in the New Zealand Diploma in Business may allow transfer
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Business
Management
Marketing
Commerce
Future employment opportunities might be
Production management
Supply chain/logistics management
Human resources management
Project management
General management (with experience)
Marketing and sales management
Product management
Merchandising
Services marketing
Market research
Brand management
Customer services management
Key account management
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