Commerce

The Commerce Learning Area is made up of Accounting, Business Studies and Economics. These courses introduce students to Enterprise Education and Financial Literacy, while teaching them to become financially capable and have a knowledge and understanding of budgeting.

Both Economics and Accounting are University Entrance (UE) subjects giving students an excellent background to Commerce related tertiary courses.

Accounting is fundamental for business and for everyday life. Students gain financial literacy and the tools to make real-life financial decisions in a changing and uncertain world. One of the vital skills students learn is how to prepare and communicate financial information to a wide range of people. Further study can lead to a career in accounting in many diverse businesses worldwide. With a business or commerce degree, you can keep your options wide open.

The knowledge and skills gained in Business Studies and exposure to enterprise culture can help shape creative, energetic and enterprising people who will contribute to New Zealand’s economic future. In Business Studies, students develop their understanding of business theory and practices in a range of relevant contexts.

In Economics students explore the interactions between producers, consumers and governments and the impact economic decisions can have on society. Economics encourages ākonga to think critically and independently about business, economic and social issues. This subject leads to careers in a range of fields including social policy and planning, business and financial management.

Business Studies, Accounting and Economics courses are run through NetNZ

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