新西蘭南方理工學院

Your global business journey starts here! SIT's Bachelor of Commerce will equip you with the theory and practical skills required to succeed in business, both locally and worldwide.

With a choice of three majors (accounting, management or marketing), enjoy the mix of academic theory and interactive learning experiences which will give you a strong commercial grounding in business. SIT tutors have strong links with local businesses and focus on creating opportunities whereby you can obtain real world experience before you graduate. Tailor your degree and launch your career in the commercial field.

This three-year, full-time (or equivalent part-time) programme that will give you the analytical, technical and practical skills to apply your knowledge effectively in your career. It is approved and accredited with both Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and NZQA.

Our compulsory first year papers will equip you with the solid business grounding, the leadership skills and the global mindset required to help you to succeed in business.

Alongside technical development, in the following two years of specialised study, you will gain critical thinking and problem-solving skills to apply your knowledge effectively in the business world, providing a stimulating launching pad for your chosen business career.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will have a sound understanding and awareness of the New Zealand business environment alongside practical skills that will add value to a business, either as an employer, employee or business owner. Possible careers include:

• Accounting majors can find careers in financial accounting, financial management, corporate accounting, taxation, auditing and business consulting. Students can apply to become members of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
• Management majors can find careers in production management, supply chain or logistics management, human resources management, project management or general management (after obtaining relevant experience in the business environment)
• Marketing majors can find careers in marketing and sales management, product management, merchandising, services marketing, market research, brand management, customer services management, key account management or general management (after obtaining relevant experience within a sales and marketing environment)

Satisfactory Completion

Every candidate for the qualification of Bachelor of Commerce, is required to follow to the satisfaction of the Teaching and Learning Board of Studies, a programme of study for a minimum period of three years. Each year of study comprises two 17-week semesters.