- Te Kura Kaute, Ture Tauhokohoko / School of Accounting and Commercial Law
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We are one of the leading centres of education and research for Accounting, Taxation, and Commercial Law in the Asia–Pacific region.
Our lecturers and researchers have a reputation for sharing and pursuing knowledge of accounting, taxation, and commercial law—as well as for providing a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.

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.
Find out moreAvailable subjects
- Accounting
- Commercial Law
- Taxation
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Bachelor of Commerce
BCom
3 years
360 points
Wellington campuses and online
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Graduate Certificate in Commerce
GCertCom
1 trimester of full-time study or normally 2 if studied part time
60 points
Wellington campuses
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Graduate Diploma in Commerce
GDipCom
2 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
120 points
Wellington campuses
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Master of Professional Accounting
MPA
Duration: 3 trimesters of full-time study. (Part-time study for domestic students will take longer.)
Points: 180
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Block courses and weekly lectures
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Bachelor of Commerce with Honours
BCom(Hons)
Duration: 2 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Daytime lectures
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Master of Commerce
MCom
Duration: 3–4 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 6 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 180
Type: Coursework and research
Schedule: Daytime lectures
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Doctor of Philosophy
PhD
Duration: Minimum 3 years full-time study, or at least 6 years if studied part time
Points: 360
Type: Research
Schedule: Self-directed research
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Graduate Certificate in Commerce
GCertCom
Duration: 1 trimester of full-time study or normally 2 if studied part time
Points: 60
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Daytime lectures
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Graduate Diploma in Commerce
GDipCom
Duration: 2 trimesters of full-time study. Or normally 4 trimesters for part-time domestic students.
Points: 120
Type: Coursework
Schedule: Daytime lectures

Centre for Accounting, Governance, and Taxation Research (CAGTR)
CAGTR aims to advance and apply knowledge relevant to the accounting and legal professions, business, and the public sector.

Chair in Public Finance
The Chair in Public Finance conducts research on public finance to improve the quality of public policy in New Zealand and abroad.

Our researchers
Meet some of our leading accounting, taxation, and commercial law researchers.

Master of Professional Accounting
Open up your career options with a globally-recognised accountancy qualification that you can fit in with work or fast-track by studying full-time.
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Accreditations and professional bodies
The Business School is the first in NZ to have obtained accreditation from AACSB in both Business and Accounting. Less than 1 percent of business schools worldwide hold this hallmark of excellence.
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