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Overview

Programme Overview

The BCom/BSportHPE programme will give you a well-rounded understanding of the economic and social elements that underlie the field of sport, health and recreation.

Develop your skills in sport coaching, health promotion and physical education, while advancing your communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Gain the business acumen and knowledge to be leadership-ready for employment in this increasingly-relevant global industry. Learn to drive positive change in sport and health, addressing issues such as mental health, fitness and food.

Learn from world-leading academic staff in the fields of business, entrepreneurship, sport, health education, and physical education. You’ll gain valuable industry experience tailored to your career needs and aspirations.

Programme Structure

This conjoint programme will usually take four years to complete. It is comprised of 540 points:

  • 255 points from courses listed in the BSportHPE Conjoint Schedule
  • 255 points from courses listed in the BCom Conjoint Schedule (including at least one major)
  • 15 points Waipapa Taumata Rau core course
  • 15 points from courses available for any programme at the University.

You will probably need to enrol in nine 15-point courses (135 points) each year if you want to complete in four years. You need to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.5 each year to continue with your conjoint.

Programme Careers

Potential Careers

This programme will develop your knowledge and understanding of the business of sport, health promotion and physical activity in a contemporary global society. You’ll gain the skills to become a leader in the sport, health and recreation industry, equipped to critically reflect and solve problems in this ethically challenging field.

Jobs related to this programme

  • Corporate health and wellbeing coach
  • Event manager
  • Health educator or health promoter
  • Primary or secondary teacher (You will be required to add a one-year Graduate Diploma in Teaching.)
  • Sport manager or media liaison officer
  • Manager in a sport and health organisation

Some career paths may require further study.

Student career planning services

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

Key Information for Students

Key Information for Students

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Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates

Fees and scholarships

Fees

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Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters .

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Scholarships

Scholarships and awards

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Loans and Allowances

Student loans and allowances

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Cost of Living

Cost of living

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Key Dates

Application Advice

Please note: we will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Key Dates

SemesterApplication Closing DateSemester Start DateSemester End Date
2025 Semester One08 December 202403 March 202530 June 2025
2025 Semester Two04 July 202521 July 202517 November 2025
2026 Semester One02 March 202629 June 2026
2026 Semester Two20 July 202616 November 2026

Other Important Dates

See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.

Schedule

Schedule Notes

A student may substitute one or more other courses for one or more of the Bachelor of Commerce Schedule courses with the permission of Senate or its representative.

Programme Schedules

Complete 540 points comprising:

  • 255 points for Bachelor of Commerce Conjoint Component, and
  • 255 points for Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education Conjoint Component, and
  • 15 points from Waipapa Taumata Rau Courses, and
  • 15 points from General Education Courses, and
  • 1 item from Academic Integrity Course

Bachelor of Commerce Conjoint Component

Complete 255 points comprising:

  • 105 points for Core Courses, and
  • 15 points from Capstone Courses, and
  • At least 1 item from Majors, and
  • 0 to 60 points from Other Courses from the Bachelor of Commerce Schedule

Selected courses must include at least 135 points at level 200 or higher.

Selected courses must include at least 75 points at level 300 or higher.

Core Courses

Complete 105 points comprising:

  • 75 points for all Compulsory Courses, and
  • 15 points from Business Elective Courses, and
  • 15 points from Statistics Elective Courses

Compulsory Courses

Complete 75 points for ALL of the following:

Business Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Statistics Elective Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Capstone Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Majors

Complete at least 1 of the following:

Other Courses from the Bachelor of Commerce Schedule

Complete 0 to 60 points from the following:

No credit will be given for courses matching the pattern *******G, ********G, *********G, **********G, ***********G, or ************G.

Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education Conjoint Component

Complete 255 points comprising:

  • 45 points for all Stage I Compulsory Courses, and
  • 15 points from Stage I Elective Courses from the Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education Schedule, and
  • 90 points for all Stage II Compulsory Courses , and
  • 15 points for all Stage III Compulsory Course , and
  • 60 points from Stage III Elective Courses from the Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education Schedule , and
  • 30 points from Other Courses from the Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education Schedule

Stage I Compulsory Courses

Complete 45 points for ALL of the following:

Stage I Elective Courses from the Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education Schedule

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Selected courses must include exactly 15 points at level 100.

No credit will be given for courses matching the pattern *******G, ********G, *********G, **********G, ***********G, or ************G.

Stage II Compulsory Courses

Complete 90 points for ALL of the following:

Stage III Compulsory Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

Stage III Elective Courses from the Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education Schedule

Complete exactly 60 points from the following:

Selected courses must include exactly 60 points at level 300.

Other Courses from the Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Education Schedule

Complete exactly 30 points from the following:

No credit will be given for courses matching the pattern *******G, ********G, *********G, **********G, ***********G, or ************G.

Waipapa Taumata Rau Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

General Education Courses

Complete exactly 15 points from the following:

Academic Integrity Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

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