Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Communication Studies Conjoint Programmes
Develop a thorough understanding of core business disciplines as well as knowledge of the media and communication industries, advertising, creative industries, digital media, journalism, public relations, radio or television.
Studying both communications and business is the perfect start to a creative career with a commercial edge. With the Bachelor of Business and Communication Studies conjoint programmes you can follow your passion for communications, and gain essential business skills at the same time.
In as little as four years you develop skills and knowledge from two complementary disciplines, and will be prepared for numerous career opportunities across a diverse field.
Start date: 2022
- Download our Business programme guide [PDF, 3.7 MB]
- Download our Communication Studies programme guide [PDF, 4.1 MB]
Minimum entry requirements
- University Entrance or equivalent
- NCEA: Level 3 with merit or equivalent
International student entry requirements
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent
Bachelor of Business majors
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
- Information Systems
- International Business and Strategy
- Management
- Marketing, Advertising, Retailing and Sales
Bachelor of Communication Studies majors
- Advertising and Brand Creativity
- Digital Communication
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Radio and Audio Media
- Screen Production
South Campus
$6,786 - $6,927
- This represents the approximate tuition fee range based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2021. The exact fees will depend on courses selected and may exceed this range.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
- Check if you're eligible for fees-free study
$32,528
- This represents the approximate tuition fee range based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2021. The exact fees will depend on courses selected and may exceed this range.
- Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2021, fees may vary from those stated.
- There may also be other fees and charges you need to pay. Learn more about fees to study at AUT
- International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition. Domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion of the tuition fees being funded by the New Zealand Government.
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.