Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

Entry criteria

What you will need to study this programme.

Domestic students Academic requirements

You must have completed at least one of the following:

• NCEA entry requirements with a minimum of 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework, with

• 14 credits at Level 3 or higher in each of two subjects from an approved subject list,

• 14 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains on the National Qualifications Framework,

• 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the National Qualifications Framework,

• A minimum of 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori (a minimum of 4 credits must be in Reading and a minimum of 4 credits must be in Writing)

• Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above with a relevant pathway, where appropriate.

• At least 3 ‘C’ passes in the New Zealand University Bursaries Examinations.

And meet one of the English entry requirements;

• University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or
• Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

• If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Applyonline, and we’ll discuss your next steps.
• If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply (PDF, 433KB); your eligibility will be determined at the interview.

For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 433 KB).

International students Academic requirements

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age when they begin their studies, and they should meet the country-specific admission requirement,

And English entry requirements;

​If English is not your first language, you will also need at least one of the following qualifications:

• An equivalent of IELTS (Academic) with minimum band scores of 6.0 with no individual band lower than 5.5 from one test taken in the preceding two years,; or
• Evidence of English language proficiency as outlined in the NZQA Rules on the Unitec English Language Requirements for International Students Web-page.; or
• University Entrance Literacy: 8 credits at Level 2 or above in English or Māori (4 in Reading, 4 in Writing); or

If you do not meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

Don’t meet these Academic requirements?

• If you don’t meet the academic criteria, our Bridging Education Programmes can help you qualify. Applyonline, and we’ll discuss your next steps.
• If you don’t meet the above criteria, special or discretionary admission may apply (PDF 433 KB); your eligibility will be determined at the interview.

For more information, download the programme regulations (PDF 433 KB).