Victoria University of Wellington

The Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism Management at Victoria University of Wellington is a business degree designed for students who want to build careers in tourism, hospitality, and related industries. You’ll combine core commerce study with tourism-focused learning to develop practical and analytical skills.

In your first year, you’ll complete foundational BCom courses (BCOM 101 and BCOM 102), then progress into a major that supports your interests in tourism management and the wider business environment.

• Degree: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
• Major: Tourism Management
• Duration: Typically 3 years of full-time study
• Credits: 360 points (standard for a 3-year undergraduate degree at Victoria University of Wellington)
• Delivery: On-campus (check the university website for current timetable and course availability)
• Language of instruction: English
• Tuition fees: Vary by student status and year—confirm current fees on the university website
• Intake: Usually semester-based (confirm exact start dates for your year of entry)
• Application: Apply via Victoria University of Wellington’s international student application process (deadlines vary by intake)

Programme Structure

The BCom is structured around commerce foundations plus a major sequence. You’ll complete required core papers early in the degree, then progress into tourism-focused study and electives.

Core commerce foundations (early study)

• BCOM 101
• BCOM 102

Example major and supporting papers

• Accounting for Accountability and Decision Making
• Law for Business
• Microeconomic Principles
• Digital Systems and Information in Business and Society
• Principles of Marketing

How you’ll progress

• Year 1: Build your commerce foundation through introductory business and analytical courses.
• Year 2: Develop deeper knowledge in business disciplines that support tourism management.
• Year 3: Complete major requirements and any remaining degree requirements, which may include electives depending on your study plan.

Note: Course availability and the exact list of papers can change. Confirm the current curriculum and recommended study plan on the university website.

English requirements

• IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: minimum total score of 80
• PTE Academic: minimum score of 50
• Duolingo English Test: minimum score of 105

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Work Permits

Check for any work restrictions

After completing your studies in New Zealand, you may be eligible to apply for a post-study work visa (subject to meeting the current immigration requirements at the time you apply). Eligibility and conditions can change, so confirm the latest rules with Immigration New Zealand.

• Typical purpose: To allow graduates to gain work experience in New Zealand after finishing an eligible qualification.
• Duration: The length of the work visa depends on the level and length of your qualification and the immigration policy in effect when you apply.
• Who may qualify: International students who successfully complete an eligible programme at an approved New Zealand education provider.
• Work conditions: You may be able to work for any employer, but you must follow the visa conditions attached to your approval.
• Timing: You generally need to apply within the required timeframe after completing your qualification.

Important: This information is general guidance. Always verify the current post-study work visa requirements for your specific qualification and circumstances on the official New Zealand immigration website.