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Diploma in University Studies : Commerce (3 Trimesters), Leading to Bachelor of Commerce in International Business - Finance Navitas Group - UC International College Navitas Group - UC International College, New Zealand

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NZD 33500

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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36 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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46

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Diploma in University Studies: Commerce

Diploma in Commerce is equivalent to the first year of your undergraduate commerce studies. Upon completion of the programme you will be eligible to progress* to the second year of the Bachelor of Commerce degree.

UC boasts New Zealand’s oldest Bachelor of Commerce degree. At the time of its introduction in 1906 the UC Bachelor of Commerce degree was one of the first business degrees in the British Commonwealth.

The UC School of of Business and Law is ranked in the top 150 universities in the world for Accounting and Finance, and in the top 200 for Business and Management, and Economics and Econometrics**.

UC and its business partners provide many opportunities for you to gain practical business experience and make important contacts. Internships, business case competitions, career fairs and student groups all allow you to put classroom theories to the test in the real world and network with industry professionals.


Leading to: Bachelor of Commerce
A Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) gives you the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in a global business environment. From financial markets to the latest management practices and the rapidly expanding world of e-commerce, find out about studying a BCom through Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School.


Major: International Business - Finance
In this subject, you will gain skills and confidence to conduct business in a global, multicultural economy.


What will my study involve?

  • Develop cross-cultural business skills with course options towards finance or marketing and options to learn another language.
  • Choose to go on an exchange with an overseas university in your second year.
  • Add an international business minor to your other subjects to prepare for a particular industry that interests you.
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Additional Information

Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 2 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Feb 2026, Oct 2025

Closed

Jun 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    46 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    42 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    33500

    Tuition Fee
    (NZD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (NZD)

    20000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    Global Student Awards NZ $4,000:

    This award applies towards the cost of tuition for the first programme of study (first 8 courses).

    UCIC Academic Merit Scholarship / Future Leadership Scholarship: 

    $2,000 1 yr, Merit based

    Progression Scholarships - UC First-Year International Scholarship / UC Engineering International Scholarship: 

     
    $15,000, Merit Based.  

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