About the programme
The Bachelor of Commerce (Management or Marketing) is an NZQF Level 7 programme at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) that prepares graduates for operational leadership, strategic planning and decision-making in management and marketing roles. It carries 360 credits; a single major takes 3 years of full-time study and a double major three and a half years.
NMIT has taught commerce degrees since 1993, and the current version was redesigned in 2019 and is kept up to date with industry input. Students choose Management, Marketing or both, and add electives such as law, human resource management, logistics or international business. Beyond subject knowledge, the degree builds communication, teamwork, creative problem-solving, relationship-building and ethical practice.
Learning is applied: project and problem-based work, simulated business scenarios, flipped classes and case studies. Students also learn research methods and data analysis, and at Level 7 carry out directed research with expert supervision. The year has two 17-week semesters and an optional summer school; a full-time load is four courses per semester, each with two two-hour sessions a week and around 6 hours of independent study.
The degree runs on the Nelson and Marlborough campuses, and the first year, delivered as the New Zealand Diploma in Business Level 5, is also available online through eCampus NZ. Marlborough students can join Nelson classes via Webex, with exams held on campus. Earlier study or substantial work experience can be credited towards the degree.
Entry requirements
- University Entrance via NCEA Level 3 (14 credits in each of three approved subjects, plus 10 literacy and 10 numeracy credits), a related Level 4+ NZQF qualification, or an NCEA Level 3 equivalent such as IB or Cambridge.
- Alternative entry is available for applicants aged 20 and over who can show relevant skills from study, work or life experience.
- If English is not your first language: IELTS 6.0 Academic with no band below 5.5, from one test report valid for two years; applicants with NCEA University Entrance do not need to prove their English.
- Recognition of academic credit based on prior study or work experience; start the process at least eight weeks before the course begins.
What you study
- Business Environments
- Introduction to Leadership
- Business Planning
- Marketing Management
- Human Resource Management
- Organisational Behaviour
- Logistics and Supply Chain
- Buyer Behaviour and Marketing Research
- Strategic Management
- Advanced Business Project
Careers after graduation
- Management roles in public and private sectors, including production, general and contract management
- Business consultant, project manager or branch manager
- Event or training coordinator, employment consultant, assistant HR advisor
- Key account manager
- Marketing manager or assistant, digital marketing specialist, online communications officer
- Customer experience or customer operations specialist, customer support engineer
- Further study at Level 8 or a Level 9 master's degree at NMIT or elsewhere
Post-study work visa
Equal to the length of the programme, 3 years maximum
Depends on the qualification, the length of study and other Immigration New Zealand requirements.
This description is based on the official programme page, checked on 19/09/2026. Ask an NIU adviser about fees and intake dates — the programme page on the NMIT website