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.

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Minimum entry requirements

International student entry requirements

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

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 Business

Bachelor of Communication Studies majors

  • Advertising and Brand Creativity
  • Digital Communication
  • Journalism
  • Public Relations
  • Radio and Audio Media
  • Screen Production

Bachelor of Communication Studies

Quick facts
Programme code:
AK1315
Level:
7
Points:
510
Duration:
4 years full-time / part-time available
Campus:
City Campus
South Campus
Starts:

24 Feb 2020

22 Feb 2021

Fees:
Domestic
$6,712 - $6,852
  • This represents the approximate tuition fee range based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2020. The exact fees will depend on papers selected and may exceed this range.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2020, 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
International
$31,890
  • This represents the approximate tuition fee range based on a full-time workload of 120 points in 2020. The exact fees will depend on papers selected and may exceed this figure.
  • Fees are subject to change year to year. If you are planning for beyond 2020, 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.

Scholarships at AUT

Michael Lough
Lucy Brock
Shae Parsons-Wanoa
Michael Lough
Great graduatesMichael LoughIntern, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, VancouverBachelor of Communication Studies and Bachelor of Business conjoint programmesHe loves the variety of his role, says Michael Lough who studied business and communications, and is interning at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise in Vancouver.He loves the variety of his role, says Michael Lough who is currently interning at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise in Vancouver. Choosing to study both business and communications was an easy decision for Michael, as the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Communication Studies offer the perfect blend of business foundations and creative expression.
Lucy Brock
Great graduatesLucy BrockSenior Creative Strategist, Motion SicknessBachelor of Communication Studies and Bachelor of Business conjoint programmesCreativity has always been something she wanted in a job, says Lucy Brock who is a senior creative strategist at independent creative agency Motion Sickness.Creativity has always been something she wanted in a job, says AUT alumna Lucy Brock who is now a senior creative strategist at independent creative agency Motion Sickness. She wanted to a career that was both business oriented and creative, says Lucy who was supported by an AUT Vice-Chancellor Scholarship throughout her studies.
Shae Parsons-Wanoa
Great graduatesShae Parsons-WanoaCommunications Intern, Baldwin Boyle Shand, SingaporeBachelor of Communication Studies and Bachelor of Business conjoint programmesFor Shae Parsons-Wanoa studying communications at AUT is a bit of a family tradition – she is the fourth AUT communication studies graduate among her siblings.For Shae Parsons-Wanoa studying communications at AUT is a bit of a family tradition – she is the fourth AUT communication studies graduate among her siblings. This year, Shae gets to apply the skills she developed on an international stage – through the AUT Internz International Scholarship Programme she is currently interning for Baldwin Boyle Shand in Singapore.

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