Regulations - Business And Economics
The Degree of Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) – BCom(Hons)
The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.
Admission
1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have:
either
a completed the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland
or
b completed the requirements for an equivalent qualification as approved by Senate or its representative
and
c passed the prerequisites for one of the subjects listed in the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Schedule with a Grade Point Average of 5 or higher in 45 points at Stage III in that major
and
d the approval of the Dean of Faculty of Business and Economics.
Duration and Total Points Value
2 A student enrolled for this degree must:
a pass courses with a total value of 120 points
and
b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Bachelors Honours Postgraduate Degrees.
3 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 160 points.
Structure and Content
4 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements for one of the subjects listed in the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Schedule.
5 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity Course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.
6 Students intending to qualify for entry to the Degree of Master of Commerce must include the prerequisite courses in the intended subject listed in the Master of Commerce Schedule.
Research Essay
7 a The research essay is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative.
b The research essay topic must be approved by the relevant Head of Department prior to enrolment.
c The research essay must be completed and submitted as specified in the General Regulations – Bachelors Honours Postgraduate Degrees.
Variations
8 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.
Honours
9 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Bachelors Honours Postgraduate Degrees.
Reassignment
10 A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Graduate Diploma in Commerce or the Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce.
Amendment
11 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2021.
Subjects available:
Accounting
Prerequisite: A major in Accounting including ECON 221 or MATHS 208 or STATS 208 or equivalent courses as approved by the Head of Department
Requirement:
30 points: ACCTG 701, 702
at least 30 points from ACCTG 711–782
up to 30 points from FINANCE 705, 751–782
30 points: ACCTG 788 Research Essay
Commercial Law
Prerequisite: A major in Commercial Law or equivalent courses as approved by the Head of Department
Requirement:
LAW 700
90 points from LAWCOMM 702–769 with the approval of the Deans of Business and Economics, and Law, of the courses taught in their respective Faculties
30 points: COMLAW 788 Research Essay
Economics
Prerequisite: A major in Economics including a pass in each of ECON 301, 311, 321, or equivalent courses as approved by the Head of Department
Requirement:
30 points: ECON 701, 711
15 points from ECON 721, 723
45 points from ECON 700, 702–784
30 points: ECON 788 Research Essay
Finance
Prerequisite: A major in Finance including ECON 221 or MATHS 208 or STATS 208 or equivalent courses as approved by the Head of Department
Requirement:
30 points: FINANCE 701, 702
at least 30 points from FINANCE 705, 751–782, including 15 points from FINANCE 751, 761
up to 30 points from ACCTG 711–782
30 points: FINANCE 788 Research Essay
Global Management and Innovation
Prerequisite: A major in International Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, or Management, or equivalent courses as approved by the Head of Department
Requirement:
15 points: BUSINESS 710
75 points from BUSINESS 704, 705, GLMI 701–712, 750, 751
30 points: GLMI 780 Research Essay
Information Systems
Prerequisite: A major in Information Systems and 15 points at Stage II Statistics or equivalent courses as approved by the Head of Department
Requirement:
45 points: INFOSYS 720, 750, 751
45 points from INFOSYS 700–704, 722–740, OPSMGT 752, 757, 780
30 points: INFOSYS 788 Research Essay
Marketing
Prerequisite: A major in Marketing and STATS 208 or equivalent courses as approved by the Head of Department
Requirement:
60 points: MKTG 701, 703–705
30 points from MKTG 702, 710, 717, 718
30 points: MKTG 788 Research Essay
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Prerequisite: A major in Operations and Supply Chain Management and STATS 208 or 255 or BUSAN 200 or INFOMGMT 290 or equivalent courses as approved by the Head of Department
Requirement:
15 points: OPSMGT 760
30 points from OPSMGT 752, INFOSYS 750, 751
45 points from INFOSYS 700–704, 722, 737, 740, 750, 751, OPSMGT 700, 732, 752, 757, 762–780
30 points: OPSMGT 788 Research Essay
