Diploma in Commerce (DipCom)

The University of Otago Diploma in Commerce (DipCom) is a NZQA Level 5 qualification that enables highly motivated, near-miss university entrance students to gain a qualification that allows direct progression into the second year of the Bachelor of Commerce degree. This is a fast-track qualification suitable for international and domestic students who only just miss New Zealand university entrance requirements and who are well placed to succeed in level 5 studies and transition into university study through a focused and highly supported environment. The Diploma in Commerce leads into the second year of the Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in which students develop a broad understanding of the fundamentals of business, while also having the opportunity to specialise in a business discipline of their choice.

You must be at least 16 years of age by the first day of classes in your period of study, and be very close to meeting the New Zealand University Entrance standard or equivalent, based on your achievement in secondary school or other prior study. The DipArts, DipCom and DipSc are suitable for near-miss university entrance students who are highly motivated to succeed and to transition directly into second year bachelor degree studies. Applicants shall either: be a student whose achievement at NCEA Level 3 or equivalent is deemed sufficient to meet the requirements of the programme even if their achievement does not meet the requirements for matriculation to the University or,have completed the final year of their high school system; and have gained the equivalent of a minimum B- average across at least three relevant subjects.