Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) majoring in Business Analytics
| Year | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | BSNS 112 Interpreting Business Data | 18 |
| BSNS 115 Accounting and Information Systems | 18 | |
| COMP 121 Computer Programming | 18 | |
| DATA 101 Data Processing and Visualisation | 18 | |
| BSNS 111 Business and Society, BSNS 113 Economic Principles and Policy, and BSNS 114 Financial Decision Making – must normally be taken in first year of study | 54 | |
| 200-level | ACCT 260 Introduction to Accounting Analytics | 18 |
| COMP 220 Advanced Programming Techniques | 18 | |
| DATA 202 Database Systems | 18 | |
| one of ECON 210 , FINC 203 or STAT 210 | 18 | |
| 300-level | ACCT 360 Advanced Accounting Analytics | 18 |
| DATA 303 Data Management | 18 | |
| MANT 331 Business Ethics | 18 | |
| one of COMP 322, DATA 301, DATA 302, ECON 375, MANT 337, MANT 340, MART 308 | 18 | |
| Plus | 90 further points; must include 36 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Commerce. | 90 |
Every programme must include BSNS 111-115. At least three of these papers must be passed before enrolling in any 200-level Commerce paper, and all must normally be passed before enrolling in any 300-level Commerce paper. For single-degree BCom students, all five must be attempted in the first year of study or equivalent. STAT 110 or STAT 115 will be accepted as an alternative to BSNS 112 as a required paper or as part of the major subject requirements or as a prerequisite when: Any student who completed PTWY 111 before enrolling in the BCom degree shall be exempt from the requirement to complete BSNS 113. Any student who has completed PTWY 112 before enrolling in the BCom degree shall be exempt from the requirement to complete BSNS 114. A candidate completing the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws is able to satisfy the CPA/CAANZ accreditation requirements by substituting: | ||
| Total | 360 |
Transitional arrangements for students transferring into the BCom in Business Analytics (applies to students who started at Otago prior to 2026).
- COMP161 can be substituted for COMP121
- COSC203 can be substituted for DATA202
- COSC344 can be substituted for DATA303