The Degree of Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) – BCom(Hons)

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.

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.

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.

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.

8 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

9 a This degree may be awarded only where a student’s overall grade for the Degree of Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) is sufficiently high to deserve Honours.

b Should a student fail to qualify for the award of the Degree of Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), Senate or its representative may approve the reassignment of points towards the Graduate Diploma in Commerce or the Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce.

10 Where the standard specified in Regulation 9a is achieved, Honours will be awarded as specified in the General Regulations – Bachelors Honours Postgraduate Degrees.

11 A student may withdraw from enrolment for the Degree of Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) and apply to have points reassigned to the Graduate Diploma in Commerce or the Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce. Such points may be reassigned at the discretion of Senate or its representative.

12 These regulations came into force on 1 January 2006. The 2001 regulations for the Degree of Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) were thereby repealed.