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.

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NZQA Level 7 Certification

Study Level

Advanced

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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.

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Manage in a global environment

Apply management skills to diverse, multicultural business contexts and address international business challenges.

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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

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Business

  • International Trade

  • Management

  • Consulting

  • Government

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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