International Business and Strategy - Bachelor of Business
Business & Management
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AUT
Prepare for a global career by studying International Business and Strategy at AUT as part of the Bachelor of Business. Gain the skills to manage in today's dynamic, global business environment, including cultural agility, analytical thinking, and innovation management.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 3 years


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Master core business concepts
Demonstrate understanding of fundamental business principles, including organisational behaviour, financial decision making, and international economics.

Manage in a global environment
Apply management skills to diverse, multicultural business contexts and address international business challenges.

Develop strategic thinking
Conduct business strategy analysis, plan strategically for dynamic markets, and lead through innovation and disruption.
What You're Signing Up For
AUT's Bachelor of Business major in International Business and Strategy equips students for the rapidly changing global business environment. Students learn to navigate disruptive technological, economic, and policy shifts with a focus on international trade, cross-cultural management, strategy, analytics, and innovation. The programme includes core business courses, specialist international business papers, and a work-integrated learning capstone to prepare graduates for a wide range of management roles.
Course Content
- Core business concepts: consumer and organisational behaviour, financial decision making, information systems, economics, international business, ethics, responsibility, and sustainability
- International business environment and trade policies
- Internationalisation strategies and cultural analysis
- Strategic planning, business analytics, disruption and innovation
- Specialist papers: Dynamic Environments, International Business Management, Business Strategy, Global Social Impact, Strategy in Uncertain Times, Innovation and Technology Strategy, Strategic Design
- Work integrated learning (placement, virtual internship, or research project)
What you need to know first
University Entrance or equivalent
Preferred school subjects: Art History, Business Studies, Calculus, Classical Studies, Drama, Economics, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Music Studies, Social Studies, Statistics, Te Reo Māori, Te Reo Rangatira

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Business
International Trade
Management
Consulting
Government

Future employment opportunities might be
Manager
Team leader
Export manager
International account manager
International project manager
International sales representative
Management consultant or business analyst
Roles with government agencies, councils, or industry associations
National or regional trade development advisor
Overseas buyer
Policy and research advisor
Regional marketing manager


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