Bachelor of Commerce - Entrepreneurship and Innovation Major
Bachelor of Commerce - Entrepreneurship and Innovation Major
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Upcoming start dates
Semester 2 - 14 Jul 2025
Semester 1 - 23 Feb 2026
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Qualification
Bachelors
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Duration
3 years full-time
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Credits
360
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Location
Lincoln University Campus
Entrepreneurship and innovation involve thinking outside the box and doing things differently — that’s what this major is all about.
Learn how to maximise your entrepreneurial spirit by cultivating practical knowledge and critical thinking skills through imagination and creativity. You’ll be well-prepared prepared to tackle some of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most significant issues and become ready to take on whatever the global digital economy has to offer.
Self-starters are sorely needed in New Zealand. This modern approach to business education will put you in the right position to start your own business, develop a new product, connect with business experts, pioneer corporate innovation, and lead market changes.
How you'll grow
- Become a forward-thinking innovator with the skills to start your own business and succeed in a dynamic global economy
- Develop an understanding of key concepts and practice in entrepreneurship and innovation, such as idea generation, opportunity recognition and business planning
- Learn how to solve problems using critical thinking and make socially responsibly business decisions
- Gain practical experience in market research and customer engagement while learning academic theory, such as psychology and consumer behaviour
- Think outside the box and develop your sense of imagination, exploration, creation, and reflection.
Career opportunities
Graduates will be well-prepared to start their own business or work in business-orientated roles such as development, innovation management, venture capital and consulting. They could also pursue opportunities in wider fields such as technology commercialisation, social entrepreneurship, and graduate research.
Programme information
University Entrance through NCEA, or an approved equivalent qualification.
If English is not your first language other entry requirements will apply.
Learn more about English language requirements
If you have an overseas qualification, find out more about entry requirements:
Overseas undergraduate entry criteria
Recommended preparation
- Accounting
- Business Studies
- Computing
- English*
- Māori Studies
- Maths/Statistics*
*Highly recommended subjects.
Summary of regulations
All of the following:
- Pass at least 360 credits (24 courses)
- Pass all compulsory courses
- Complete no more than 165 credits (11 courses) at the 100 level
- Pass at least 75 credits (5 courses) at the 300 level
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the Domestic Fees Calculator or viewing the International fees.
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (early July)*
There are also options for starting in summer semesters, although the range of courses available would be limited.
*Please obtain course advice if you are thinking about this option.
The Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (any degree) comprises 5 Core courses and can be undertaken with any degree. Further information can be found at the link below:
Please refer to the programme course advisor for further information.
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Entry requirements
University Entrance through NCEA, or an approved equivalent qualification.
If English is not your first language other entry requirements will apply.
Learn more about English language requirements
If you have an overseas qualification, find out more about entry requirements:
Overseas undergraduate entry criteria
Recommended preparation
- Accounting
- Business Studies
- Computing
- English*
- Māori Studies
- Maths/Statistics*
*Highly recommended subjects.
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Regulations and fees
Summary of regulations
All of the following:
- Pass at least 360 credits (24 courses)
- Pass all compulsory courses
- Complete no more than 165 credits (11 courses) at the 100 level
- Pass at least 75 credits (5 courses) at the 300 level
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the Domestic Fees Calculator or viewing the International fees.
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Intake semesters
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (early July)*
There are also options for starting in summer semesters, although the range of courses available would be limited.
*Please obtain course advice if you are thinking about this option.
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Additional majors or minors
The Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (any degree) comprises 5 Core courses and can be undertaken with any degree. Further information can be found at the link below:
Please refer to the programme course advisor for further information.
Programme Structure
First Year
Semester 1 Courses
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Semester 1 Courses
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Introduction to Commercial Law
15 credits
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{{ 'ECON 113' | except-last-word }} {{ 'ECON 113' | last-word }}
Economies and Markets
15 credits
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{{ 'BMGT 116' | except-last-word }} {{ 'BMGT 116' | last-word }}
Principles of Management
15 credits
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{{ 'COMM 112' | except-last-word }} {{ 'COMM 112' | last-word }}
Financial Information for Business
15 credits
Semester 2 Courses
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Semester 2 Courses
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{{ 'COMM 111' | except-last-word }} {{ 'COMM 111' | last-word }}
Introductory Statistics
15 credits
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{{ 'BMGT 102' | except-last-word }} {{ 'BMGT 102' | last-word }}
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
15 credits
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{{ 'MKTG 115' | except-last-word }} {{ 'MKTG 115' | last-word }}
Principles of Marketing
15 credits
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{{ 'PSYC 102' | except-last-word }} {{ 'PSYC 102' | last-word }}
Introduction to Social Psychology
15 credits
Second Year
Semester 1 Courses
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Semester 1 Courses
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{{ 'BMGT 231' | except-last-word }} {{ 'BMGT 231' | last-word }}
Entrepreneurship in Practice
15 credits
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Year 2 S1 BCom-En&In Electives*
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Elective
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Elective
Semester 2 Courses
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Semester 2 Courses
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{{ 'MKTG 205' | except-last-word }} {{ 'MKTG 205' | last-word }}
Consumer Behaviour
15 credits
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{{ 'PSYC 202' | except-last-word }} {{ 'PSYC 202' | last-word }}
Motivation and Participation
15 credits
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Year 2 S2 BCom-En&In Electives*
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Elective
Third Year
Yr 3 S1 BCom-E&I Electives
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Yr 3 S1 BCom-E&I Electives
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Year 3 S1 BCom-En&In Electives*
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Elective
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Elective
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Elective
Semester 2 Courses
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Semester 2 Courses
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{{ 'BMGT 321' | except-last-word }} {{ 'BMGT 321' | last-word }}
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
15 credits
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{{ 'BMGT 331' | except-last-word }} {{ 'BMGT 331' | last-word }}
Social Entrepreneurship
15 credits
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{{ 'BMGT 325' | except-last-word }} {{ 'BMGT 325' | last-word }}
Future of Business
15 credits
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Year 3 S2 BCom-En&In Electives*
- Compulsory courses
- Elective courses
- Choose between an elective or the list below
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*Year 2 S1 BCom-En&In Electives
List A
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*Year 2 S2 BCom-En&In Electives
List B
Semester 1
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*Year 3 S1 BCom-En&In Electives
List C
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*Year 3 S2 BCom-En&In Electives
List D
This degree structure is indicative only. A course advisor will help you to select your electives and plan your degree. You can check out our courses to see what electives might interest you.
Programme contacts
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