Accounting, Taxation, and Commercial Law –
Experts in accounting, commercial law and taxation help businesses understand their commercial environment, so they can trade more efficiently and plan for the future.
When you study Accounting, you are learning the financial language of business and government, while preparing for an interesting and challenging career. Find out about the three subjects you can specialise in at Victoria University of Wellington.
Tax can be a big cost, and no business wants to pay more than it has to. Taxation laws change often and vary greatly between countries. Businesses hire taxation specialists to give them up-to-date advice on how different types of tax apply to them.
At the University you'll get a thorough grounding in the New Zealand tax system, GST regimes, international tax law, double tax treaties, tax policy development and tax administration practices.
Learn how to answer questions like—What is the effect of a double tax agreement on companies that operate in New Zealand? What are the tax considerations of starting a business in China? What do you need to know if you're sending employees to work in Indonesia?
If you're interested in business and like working with numbers and analysing complex problems, then Taxation is a good option for you.
90%
The tax rate New Zealand's high earners paid in World War II, to provide funds for soldiers to go and fight.
Undergraduate degrees
Bachelor of Commerce – BCom
- Duration 3 years
- Complete 360 points
- Location Wellington campuses
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Next starting dates 7 Jul 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ 0 more) - Entry Achieve the International Baccalaureate Diploma, or three GCE Advanced Level passes at C grade, or equivalent. You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English.
Graduate qualifications
Graduate Certificate in Commerce – GCertCom
- Duration 1 trimester
- Complete 60 points
- Location Wellington campuses
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Next starting dates 7 Jul 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ 0 more) - Entry Bachelor's degree or equivalent. You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English.
Graduate Diploma in Commerce – GDipCom
- Duration 2 trimesters
- Complete 120 points
- Location Wellington campuses
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Next starting dates 7 Jul 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 23 Feb 2026 (+ 0 more) - Entry Bachelor's degree or equivalent. You may also be required to demonstrate your proficiency in English.
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