Programme Type:

Course Overview

Upon completion of the programme you will be eligible to progress* to the second year of the Bachelor of Commerce degree and you will be able to choose from a variety of specialisations.

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.

Potential career paths

A Commerce degree can be applied to almost any career, including the financial sector, industry and trade, international commerce, the not-for-profit sector, government, health care and technology. A Commerce degree provides an all-around knowledge base for management careers or starting your own business.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

Country / Region UTP: Commerce, UTP: Science in Biology, Chemistry and Geology  UTP: Product Design
UTP: Science in Astronomy, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics
UTP: Engineering
   

Majors with specific maths requirements: UTP Science: Computer Science, Financial Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics.

 

Majors with specific maths and physics requirements - UTP: Product Design, UTP Science: Astronomy and Physics.

All students must have completed Maths with Calculus and Physics in their final year of high school and attained acceptable grades.
Students applying for Civil, Natural Resources, Chemical and Process, and Forest Engineering specialisations without an adequate background in chemistry will be offered an alterative study pathway.

Afghanistan

One year of successful relevant study at a recognised tertiary provider in Afghanistan.

One year of successful relevant study at a recognised tertiary provider in Afghanistan.

One year of successful relevant study at a recognised tertiary provider in Afghanistan.

Angola

One year of successful relevant study at a recognised tertiary provider in Angola

One year of successful relevant study at a recognised tertiary provider in Angola.

One year of successful relevant study at a recognised tertiary provider in Angola.

Australia

Successful completion of Year 12 with a 65% average in relevant subjects or ATAR = 60 or OP = 16

Successful completion of Year 12 with 70% or better in Math and/or Physics (depending on intended major) and 65% or better in two other subjects or ATAR = 60 or OP = 16

Successful completion of Year 12 with a 70% average in relevant subjects (including 70% minimum in Math and Physics) or ATAR = 65 or OP = 15

Azerbaijan

One year of successful relevant study at a recognised tertiary provider in Azerbaijan

One year of successful relevant study at a recognised tertiary provider in Azerbaijan

One year of successful relevant study at a recognised tertiary provider in Azerbaijan

Bahrain

Tawjihiya (General Secondary School Education Certificate) with 70% average in 4 academic subjects

Tawjihiya (General Secondary School Education Certificate) with 75% average in 4 academic subjects. Must attain 80% in Maths and/or Physics were required for intended major

Tawjihiya (General Secondary School Education Certificate) with 80% average in 4 academic subjects

Bangladesh

Higher School Certificate with a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Higher School Certificate with a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Must attain 3.5  in Maths and/or Physics were required for intended major

Higher School Certificate with a GPA of 3.5 of higher

Botswana

One year of successful relevant study at a recognised tertiary provider in Botswana

One year of successful relevant study at a recognised tertiary provider in Botswana

One year of successful relevant study at a recognised tertiary provider in Botswana

Brazil

Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio with an average of 7.0 in 3 academic subjects

Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio with an average of 7.0 in 3 academic subjects

Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio with an average of 7.0 in 3 academic subjects

Brunei

Brunei / Cambridge GCE A level: passes in 2 academic subjects (minimum of 3 points)

Brunei / Cambridge GCE A level: passes in 2 academic subjects (minimum of 3 points)

Brunei / Cambridge GCE A level: passes in 3 academic subjects (minimum of 3 points)

Cambodia

Diploma in Upper Secondary Education (Year 12) with a B average in four academic subjects

Diploma in Upper Secondary Education (Year 12)  with an A grade in Math and/or Physics (depending on intended major) and a B grade or better in two other subjects

Diploma in Upper Secondary Education (Year 12) with an A average in four academic subjects

Canada

Successful completion of Grade 12 with 55% average in a minimum of 4 academic subjects

Average of 55% across six  Year 12 subjects with a minimum grade requirement of 60% for Maths, Physics and Chemistry if required for intended major

Average of 55% across six  Year 12 subjects with a minimum grade requirement of 60% for Maths, Physics and Chemistry

Chile

Licencia de Educación / Enseñanza Media with a minimum average of 70%

Licencia de Educación / Enseñanza Media with a minimum average of 70%. Must attain 75% in Maths and/or Physics were required for intended major.

Licencia de Educación / Enseñanza Media with a minimum average of 75%

China

 

Senior Middle 3 or Huikao - achieved 70% in 4 academic subjects.
Gaokao - attain an overall result exceeding the Tier Two cut off in either social sciences or natural sciences.

Senior Middle 3 or Huikao - 70% in 2 or 3 academic subjects AND 80% in Physics and/or Maths depending on intended major.
Gaokao - attain an overall result exceeding the Tier Two cut off in either social sciences or natural sciences.

Senior Middle 3 or Huikao - achieve 80% in 4 academic subjects.
Gaokao - attain an overall result exceeding the mid point between the Tier One and Two cut offs in natural sciences.

 

Grades in English Chinese and Politics will be excluded from admission assessment.

 

China Studies towards either 专科毕业证书 (Graduation Certificate - Specialist / Sub-degree (Zhuanke) level) OR 中专 / 中职 / 职高 毕业证书 (Graduation Certificate from a Specialised College (Zhongzhuan) or a Vocational Secondary School (Zhongzhi / Zhigao)) will be considered on a case by case basis. Students must have successfully completed a minimum of two year of study towards the qualification and content of the courses completed must be relevant to the student's intended programme of study at UCIC. Studies towards either 专科毕业证书 (Graduation Certificate - Specialist / Sub-degree (Zhuanke) level) OR 中专 / 中职 / 职高 毕业证书 (Graduation Certificate from a Specialised College (Zhongzhuan) or a Vocational Secondary School (Zhongzhi / Zhigao)) will be considered on a case by case basis. Students must have successfully completed a minimum of two year of study towards the qualification and content of the courses completed must be relevant to the student's intended programme of study at UCIC. Studies towards either 专科毕业证书 (Graduation Certificate - Specialist / Sub-degree (Zhuanke) level) OR 中专 / 中职 / 职高 毕业证书 (Graduation Certificate from a Specialised College (Zhongzhuan) or a Vocational Secondary School (Zhongzhi / Zhigao)) will be considered on a case by case basis. Students must have successfully completed a minimum of two year of study towards the qualification and content of the courses completed must be relevant to the student's intended programme of study at UCIC.
Colombia Bachiller Académico with a minimum average of 70% Bachiller Académico with a minimum average of 70%. Minimum of 75% in Maths and/or Physics depending on intended major. Bachiller Académico with a minimum average of 75%
Egypt Tawjihiya (General Secondary School Education Certificate) with 75% average in 4 academic subjects Tawjihiya (General Secondary School Education Certificate) with 80% average in 4 academic subjects. Must attain 85% in Maths and/or Physics were required for intended major. Tawjihiya (General Secondary School Education Certificate) with 85% average in 4 academic subjects

Fiji

Fiji Year 13 Certificate (known as Fiji Seventh Form Examination Certificate until 2012) with a minimum aggregate of 200 in top 4 subjects

Fiji Year 13 Certificate (known as Fiji Seventh Form Examination Certificate until 2012) with a minimum aggregate of 200 in top 4 subjects. Must score 60 or better in Maths and/or Physics depending on intended major.

Fiji Year 13 Certificate (known as Fiji Seventh Form Examination Certificate until 2012) with a minimum aggregate of 240 in top 4 subjects

Ghana

WASSCE 5 passes with average grades of 5C and above

WASSCE 5 passes with average grades of 5C and above

WASSCE 5 passes with average grades of B3 and above

Hong Kong

 

Hong Kong Diploma in Secondary Education (HKDSE) minimum 7 points from three subjects.

 

HKDSE: 4 points in Core Maths + passing grades in 1 or 2 elective subjects. Depending on intended major may also require 2 points in Physics and/ or Math 1/Math2.

HKDSE: Level 4 or better in Core Maths and level 2 or better in Math 1 and/or Math 2, Physics and one additional academic subject.

 

Students with Math grade lower than requirements may be considered for admission on a case by case basis.

India

All India Senior Certificate or the Higher Secondary School Certificate 60% or better in 4 subjects

All India Senior Certificate or Higher Secondary School Certificate 65% or better in Math and/or Physics (depending on intended major) and 60% or better in 2 other subjects

All India Senior Certificate or the Higher Secondary School Certificate 65% or better in 4 subjects

Indonesia

SMU3/National Examinations - Average of grade 6.5 or more in 4 academic subjects

SMU3/National Examinations - Average overall grade 6.5 in academic subjects and a minimum of 7.5 in Maths and/or Physics depending on intended major

SMU3/National Examinations - Average of grade 7.5 or more in 4 academic subjects

International Baccalaureate

At least 20 points over 6 IB units. Successful completion of IB Certificate (or less than 6 subjects) may be considered.

International Baccalaureate Diploma score of at least 20 points over 6 IB units. Students expected to have completed some subjects relevant to their intended specialisation.
Successful completion of IB Certificate (or less than 6 subjects) may be considered.

At least 22 points over 6 IB units. Successful completion of IB Certificate (or less than 6 subjects) may be considered.

Iran

High School Diploma + Pre-University Certificate grade average of 12/20 or higher

High School Diploma + Pre-University Certificate grade average of 12/20 or higher. Must attain 14 in Maths and/or Physics were required for intended major.

High School Diploma + Pre-University Certifcate grade average of 14/20 or higher

Iraq

Secondary School Certificate with 75% average in 4 academic subjects Secondary School Certificate with 80% average in 4 academic subjects. Must attain 85% in Maths and/or Physics were required for intended major. Secondary School Certificate with 85% average in 4 academic subjects

Japan

General Upper Secondary School (Kotogakko), Year 3 with 2.5 average

General Upper Secondary School (Kotogakko), Year 3 with 2.5 average and a grade of 3.0 or better in Maths and/or Physics depending on intended major

General Upper Secondary School (Kotogakko), Year 3 with 3.0 average

Jordon

Certificate of General Secondary Education with 75% average in 4 academic subjects

Certificate of General Secondary Education with 80% average in 4 academic subjects. Must attain 85% in Maths and/or Physics were required for intended major.

Certificate of General Secondary Education with 85% average in 4 academic subjects

Kazakhstan

Diploma of Completed Secondary Education with 3.5 average or higher

Diploma of Completed Secondary Education with 3.5 average or higher in relevant subjects

Diploma of Completed Secondary Education with 4.0 average or higher

Kenya

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with C grade average

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with C grade average

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with C grade average

Kuwait

Tawjihiya (General Secondary School Education Certificate) with 75% average in 4 academic subjects

Tawjihiya (General Secondary School Education Certificate) with 80% average in 4 academic subjects. Must attain 85% in Maths and/or Physics were required for intended major.

Tawjihiya (General Secondary School Education Certificate) with 85% average in 4 academic subjects

Macau

Senior High School, Year 3 with a 70% average in 4 academic subjects

Senior High School, Year 3 with 70% in 2 or 3 academic subjects AND 75% in Physics and/or Maths depending on intended major

Senior High School, Year 3 with a 75% average in 4 academic subjects

Malaysia

STPM with passes in 2 academic subjects; or
UEC with 2 B grades and 2 C grades

STPM with passes in 2 relevant academic subjects; or
UEC with 2 B grades and 2 C grades in relevant academic subjects

STPM with passes in 2 academic subjects; or
UEC with 3 B grades and 1 C grade

Mexico

Título Académico de Bachiller / Diploma de Bachiller with a minimum average of 70%

Título Académico de Bachiller / Diploma de Bachiller with a minimum average of 70%

Título Académico de Bachiller / Diploma de Bachiller with a minimum average of 75%

Morocco

Diplôme du Baccalauréat (Attestation du Baccalauréat) with a grade of 12 in relevant subjects

Diplôme du Baccalauréat (Attestation du Baccalauréat) with a grade average of 12. Must attain 14 in Maths and/or Physics were required for intended major.

Diplôme du Baccalauréat (Attestation du Baccalauréat) with a grade of 14 in relevant subjects

Myanmar

1 year of recognised Post-Secondary study at a recognised institution with an average grade of 60% 1 year of recognised Post-Secondary study at a recognised institution with an average grade of 60% 1 year of recognised Post-Secondary study at a recognised institution with an average grade of 70%

Nepal

Higher Secondary Education Certificate with 60% average second division/merit class is achieved

Higher Secondary Education Certificate with 60% average second division/merit class is achieved

Higher Secondary Education Certificate with 70% average second division/merit class is achieved

New Zealand - NCEA

NCEA Level 3: A minimum of 10 credits in each of 3 University Entrance approved subjects

NCEA Level 3: 12 credits in Mathematics (including both 91578 - differentiation and 91579 - integration), 12 credits in Physics (if required for intended major) and 10 credits in one or two other University Entrance approved subjects

NCEA Level 3: A minimum of 12 credits in each of Physics and Mathematics (including both 91578 - differentiation and 91579 - integration) and 12 credits in one other University Entrance approved subject

Nigeria

SSCE (WAEC/NECO) grade C5 and above in 5 academic subjects

SSCE (WAEC/NECO) 5 passes with average grades of 5C and above. Must attain 3B in Maths and/or Physics were required for intended major.

SSCE (WAEC/NECO) 5 passes with average grades of 3B and above

Oman

Thanawiya Amma (General Secondary School Education Certificate) with 75% average in 4 academic subjects

Thanawiya Amma (General Secondary School Education Certificate) with 80% average in 4 academic subjects. Must attain 85% in Maths and/or Physics were required for intended major.

Thanawiya Amma (General Secondary School Education Certificate) with 85% average in 4 academic subjects

Pakistan

Higher Secondary School Certificate/Intermediate with a grade average of 50% in 4 academic subjects

Higher Secondary School Certificate/Intermediate with 65% or better in Math and/or Physics (depending on intended major) and 60% or better in two other subjects

Higher Secondary School Certificate/Intermediate with a grade average of 65% in 4 academic subjects

Philippines
(HS system until 2017)

High School Diploma with an additional 1 year of successful study in a Certificate or Diploma course

High School Diploma with an additional 1 year of successful study in a Certificate or Diploma course

High School Diploma with an additional 1 year of successful study in a Certificate or Diploma course with a 70% average

Philippines
(current HS system)

High School Diploma with a 75% average in relevant Year 12 subjects

High School Diploma with a 75% average in relevant Year 12 subjects. Must attain 85% in Maths and/or Physics were required for intended major.

High School Diploma with a 85% average in relevant Year 12 subjects

Russia

Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education with 3.5 average four academic subjects

Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education with 3.5 average and a minimum grade of 4 in Maths and/or Physics depending on intended major

Certificate of Secondary (Complete) General Education with 4.0 average or higher in 4 academic subjects

Saudi Arabia

Tawjihiya (General Secondary School Education Certificate) with 75% average in 4 academic subjects

Tawjihiya (General Secondary School Education Certificate) with 80% average in 4 academic subjects. Must attain 85% in Maths and/or Physics were required for intended major.

Tawjihiya (General Secondary School Education Certificate) with 85% average in 4 academic subjects

Singapore

Minimum 2 points from 2 GCE A level with passes in 2 academic subjects (H2 level)

Minimum 2 points from 2 GCE A level with passes in 2 academic subjects (H2 level)

Minimum 4 points from 2 GCE A levels (H2 level)

Singapore

Completed two years of successful study towards a 3 year Diploma at a recognised polytechnic.   

Solomon Islands / Samoa / Vanuatu / Tonga / Kiribati / Tuvalu / Nauru

PSSC Grade 6 or better

PSSC Grade 6 or better

PSSC Grade 6 or better

South Africa

Successful completion of National Senior Certificate with a matriculation endorsement for further study at either Higher Certificate, Diploma or Degree level

Successful completion of National Senior Certificate with a matriculation endorsement for further study at either Higher Certificate, Diploma or Degree level

Successful completion of National Senior Certificate with a matriculation endorsement for further study at  Diploma or Degree level

South Korea

Senior High School Diploma with Rank 6 average in 4 academic subjects

Senior High School Diploma with Rank 6 average with Rank 4 or better in in Maths and/or Physics depending on intended major

Senior High School Diploma with Rank 4 average in 4 academic subjects

Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan A Levels with a minimum C grade

2 Sri Lankan A Levels with a minimum C grade. Must attain a B grade in Maths and/or Physics were required for intended major

2 Sri Lankan A level s with minimum B grade

Taiwan

Senior High School (Year 3) - 70% average in 4 academic subjects

Senior High School (Year 3) - 70% in 2 or 3 academic subjects AND 80% in Physics and/or Maths depending on intended major

Senior High School (Year 3) - 75% average in 4 academic subjects

Tanzania

See United Kingdom/ Cambridge International Examinations requirements.

Thailand

Matayom 6 with an average grade of 2.5

Matayom 6 (Maw6) with an average grade of 2.5 and a minimum of 3.0 in Maths and/or Physics depending on intended major

Matayom 6 (Maw6) with an average grade of 3.0

Turkey

Devlet Lise Diplomasi (State High School Diploma) with a GPA of 3.0 with no Math subject below 2.5

Devlet Lise Diplomasi (State High School Diploma) with a GPA of 4.0 with no Math subject below 2.5

Devlet Lise Diplomasi (State High School Diploma) with a GPA of 4.0 with no Math subject below 2.5

UAE

Tawjihiya (General) with 75% average in 4 academic subjects

Tawjihiya (General) with 80% average in 4 academic subjects. Must attain 85% in Maths and/or Physics were required for intended major.

Tawjihiya (General) with 85% average in 4 academic subjects

Ukraine

Diploma of Complete General Secondary Education 8 average or higher in 4 academic subjects Diploma of Complete General Secondary Education with 10 or better in Math and/or Physics (depending on intended major) and 8 or better in 2 other academic subjects Diploma of Complete General Secondary Education with 10 average or higher in 4 academic subjects

United Kingdom /  Cambridge International Examinations

 

Passes in two A Level academic subjects (with a minimum of 3 points)

Passes in two A Level academic subjects (with a minimum of 3 points)

Passes in three A Level academic subjects (with a minimum of 3 points)

 

Student applying for admission on the basis of AS level results will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
For A Level and Cambridge International Examinations points are attributed as follows: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1

 

Vietnam

Year 12 (Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học) with a 6.0 average in 4 academic subjects

Year 12 (Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học) with a 6.0 average and a minimum of 7.0 in Maths and/or Physics depending on intended major

Year 12 (Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học) with a 7.0 average in 4 relevant academic subjects including Maths, Physics and Chemistry

Yemen

Tawjihiya (General Secondary School Education Certificate) with 75% average in 4 academic subjects Tawjihiya (General Secondary School Education Certificate) with 80% average in 4 academic subjects. Must attain 85% in Maths and/or Physics were required for intended major. Tawjihiya (General Secondary School Education Certificate) with 85% average in 4 academic subjects

Zambia

See United Kingdom/ Cambridge International Examinations requirements

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level with passes in two academic subjects (with a minimum of 3 points)

Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level with passes in two academic subjects (with a minimum of 3 points)

Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level with passes in two academic subjects (with a minimum of 4 points)

English Language Requirements:

  Test/Qualification All UCIC Programmes

English language proficiency tests recognised for admission to UCIC

 

Score must be achieved in a single test. Combining results from multiple tests is not acceptable

IELTS (Academic) Overall 5.5. All band scores a minimum of 5.0
TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) The score of 46 with a minimum writing score of 14
Cambridge English Qualifications - B2 First or B2 First for schools The score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill.
OET (Occupational English Test) Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests
NZCEL - New Zealand Certificate in English Language

Foundation Studies - Level 3 with Academic endorsement

 

UTP programmes - Level 4 with Academic Endorsement

Pearson Test of English (Academic) Score of 42 with no band score lower than 36
LanguageCert

Foundation Studies - B2 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill.


UTP programmes - B2 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill

Trinity ISE

Foundation Studies - ISE II with no less than pass in any band


UTP programmes - ISE II with no less than merit in any band

NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance Qualification completed and awarded
Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) Qualification completed and awarded
International Baccalaureate Qualification completed and awarded. (Teaching and assessment must have been conducted in English).
Cambridge International A Level Qualification Passing grade in one A Level Examination. (Teaching and assessment of this subject must have been conducted in English).
Schooling completed in English language Student who have completed either (1) all years of primary education and three years of secondary education OR (2) completed five years of secondary education - in one of the following countries New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the United States, Canada and South Africa may be exempted from the English language test requirements outlined above. To be granted the exemption, a student must provide a letter from their school confirming the dates of their enrolment and the language of instruction at the school.

Fees

Total Programme Fee (NZD$)

$28900 (3 semesters (1 year))


This information was accurate on : 16/10/2020
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