BA / Bachelor of Commerce Conjoint - Chinese in Auckland New Zealand | University of Auckland

The BABCom conjoint program allows you to blend fundamental business studies with diverse humanities, social sciences, and language disciplines. This combination equips you with vital competencies for succeeding in our rapidly evolving global economy, opening doors to various career paths. Typically spanning four years, the program lets you select up to two majors for the BA portion while taking four to five BA courses annually, plus optional modules. The BCom component begins with seven mandatory Stage I courses before specializing in your chosen major(s). This dual-degree approach cultivates valuable professional assets like superior communication, analytical reasoning, research proficiency, problem-solving agility, and cultural awareness - preparing you to capitalize on emerging societal, technological, and commercial trends.

Chinese language instruction focuses on developing Mandarin conversation and reading fluency, prioritizing verbal comprehension while incorporating writing and translation fundamentals within cultural frameworks. Supplementary English-taught courses explore Chinese civilization through film, media, political systems, historical narratives, and social structures. Students are encouraged to participate in academic exchanges with our partner institutions in Chinese-speaking regions, including immersive short-term cultural and linguistic study programs.