Learn how tax shapes business and society
By studying Taxation you’ll gain the skills to help organisations make smart decisions about tax. It’s a good choice if you enjoy numbers, like to solve detailed problems, and are interested in how tax affects businesses, individuals, and the economy.
You’ll gain expertise in Aotearoa New Zealand's tax system, and learn how taxation shapes business decisions and government revenue. You'll also develop analytical skills and practical abilities in tax compliance and planning.
Taxation skills boost your career prospects in fields like finance, accountancy, and management.
Why Wellington
Study at the Wellington School of Business and Government and you’re studying at the centre of the action. Our campuses sit minutes from Parliament, the Supreme Court, and the CBD, giving you direct access to the people and institutions shaping New Zealand’s business and policy landscape.
Wellington is also home to a thriving innovation and tech sector, with strong links to government. So whether your interest is data science, policy, or enterprise, you’re plugged into the industry from day one.
Choose your study path
You can study Taxation as your major, or as a minor, within the three-year Bachelor of Commerce (BCom).
Taxation works best when you combine it with another major. Pairing it with a subject like Accounting, Finance, or Management gives you more career options and helps you move into a wider range of roles.
Our BCom gives you many ways to structure your study and to combine Taxation with other subjects.
Degree support and advice
We can help you match your interests and career goals with the right course of study.
If you’re a new student, talk to a Future Student Adviser.
If you’re already studying with us, talk to Tītoko—Student Success.
Study options
Find out how you can study Taxation at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.
Future careers
There’s always a demand among companies and public sector organisations for graduates with knowledge of taxation.
Taxation isn’t tied to one specific job, but paired with Accounting, Finance, or Management, it can help you find roles in many industries.
Graduates with taxation in their degrees often find work in organisations like:
- the ‘Big Four’ accounting firms (PwC, Deloitte, EY, KPMG)
- specialist tax advisory practices
- corporate finance teams within large corporations
- government agencies like Inland Revenue and The Treasury for policy development and revenue administration roles.
More career information
Find out more about careers related to commerce.
The government careers website, Tahatū, offers more information about jobs, salaries, and current opportunities.
Scholarships
You may be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies.
We have first-year and school-leaver scholarships available, as well as specialised scholarships for different groups and subject areas. If nothing fits right now, something may suit you later.
We encourage you to apply. It's a straightforward process, and it could make a real difference.
Scholarships for Business and Government
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This scholarship is for students undertaking or intending to undertake an Honours or Masters degree at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington in areas related to Peace Building or Peace Studies, Trust Building, Conflict Resolution, addressing Historical Injustice, Restorative Justice, Social Cohesion, Community building and promoting cross-cultural understanding, Change Making or Ethical Leadership.
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Applicants must be of Māori descent, identify as female, enrolled or intending to enrol full-time or part-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate programme at Wellington School of Business and Government. Grade point average (GPA) or grade point equivalent (GPE) of at least 6.00 is required.
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In honour of Jonathan Nicholls (ACC's Head of Actuarial Services who passed away in early 2015), ACC wishes to promote the actuarial profession in much the same way that Jonathan did. ACC is dedicated to supporting Actuarial Science students and others looking to pursue a career in the actuarial profession.
Scholarships for international students
We are currently offering a NZ$15,000 VUW Undergraduate International Scholarship to all eligible international students enrolling in a Bachelor’s degree.
Your scholarship will be processed automatically when your programme application is accepted, and the amount will be deducted from your tuition fees.
Other scholarships
We also offer specialised scholarships for different groups and subject areas. If nothing fits right now, something may suit you later.
We encourage you to apply. It's a straightforward process, and it could make a real difference.
Scholarships for Business and Government
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In honour of Jonathan Nicholls (ACC's Head of Actuarial Services who passed away in early 2015), ACC wishes to promote the actuarial profession in much the same way that Jonathan did. ACC is dedicated to supporting Actuarial Science students and others looking to pursue a career in the actuarial profession.
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This scholarship is to assist students in the last year of their first Bachelors degree at Victoria University of Wellington. The scholarship fund will be awarded equally between male and female students.
International recognition
Wellington School of Business and Government is among the top 1% of business schools worldwide that hold the ‘Triple Crown’ of international business education accreditations. By studying here, you can be confident your qualification will be recognised globally for its quality.
Postgraduate study
If you get good results in your undergraduate study, you could continue at postgraduate level. While you can’t currently study Taxation for an Honours or Master’s degree, your Taxation studies in your BCom or at graduate level are excellent preparation for related fields.
For example, you could study for a Master of Commerce (MCom) majoring in Accounting or Finance. You’ll join a team of internationally recognised researchers doing innovative work.
If you want to do independent research, you could apply to study for a PhD in Taxation.
Upskill in Taxation with graduate qualifications
Our graduate certificates and diplomas build on your undergraduate studies to add skills that will help you in your career or to help you move into a new field. They generally involve studying 200- and 300-level courses.
To enrol in these qualifications you need a BCom, or (if the school agrees):
- another Bachelor’s degree with adequate training and ability
- appropriate professional experience
Get help to manage your finances
We can help you:
- budget your money
- manage your student loan or allowance
- work out your accommodation payment schedule.
If you're facing financial difficulties, we can help you apply for the Hardship Fund.
You may be eligible for government or community support, too.
Wellington Global Exchange
If you're a current student at Victoria University of Wellington, you can complete part of your degree overseas. Choose from our 140 partner universities worldwide.
Study Abroad and Exchange Programme
If you're an overseas student, you can spend a trimester or a year at Victoria University of Wellington. You'll earn credits at your home university while you study here.