Bachelor of Commerce (Sustainability)

Sustainability is one of the major driving forces in the early 21st century. This degree will enable you to develop an understanding of how commercial decisions and actions can be made in a manner that preserves and enhances both land-based resources and well-being.

It integrates people, planet and profit in a coherent and workable relationship reflecting stewardship of the planet, protecting and enhancing not only the environment but the well-being, social, and cultural elements of people, while returning a fair and equitable profit to individuals, organisations and the community.

The Bachelor of Commerce (Sustainability) will present a bicultural perspective to recognise both the history and future of sustainability in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This is a highly prescribed course and students need to complete the compulsory courses in the order recommended to succeed.

• You will acquire a foundation in modern sustainability concepts, perspectives, and issues coupled with a sound understanding of value creation and general commercial activity in a land-based context.
• Become able to drive integrated sustainability initiatives and goals at the local, national, and global level.
• Acquire the ability to outline the planet, people, and profit construct and how these pillars interact in a holistic sustainable land-focused environment.
• You will become able to describe the basics of commercial activity from a consumer-oriented, value-driven perspective fully incorporating an overall systems approach to planning and implementation in a land-focused context.
• Be able to recognise the current and future technological landscape that impacts land-focused sustainability.
• Acquire a working knowledge of land-based planning and control systems and how these can be effectively employed to drive sustainable operations.
• Become able to analyse and report on the multi-faceted sustainability profile of a land-focused organization and its activities.

General Secondary Education Certificate, plus one year (full-time equivalent) of successful study at a recognised university, Good passing grades

You will be positioned to fulfil rapidly emerging roles in all sectors, but especially in land-related  organisations.

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 2. Make your study application: 

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• Your chosen study programme
• When you expect to start
• Your previous study, including your last year of high school
• Your English language test results (if English is not your first language)
• Other documents to support your application if applicable. 

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