International Business Specialisation - Bachelor of Business (Honours)
Business & Management
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AUT
A one-year postgraduate research programme for business or commerce graduates, specialising in international business issues and strategic management.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year
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Understand global issues affecting business
Explore and analyse contemporary issues and trends that cut across firms, industry, government, and society at the global level.
Conduct postgraduate research
Develop and apply research skills in qualitative and quantitative methods relevant to international business topics.
Strategic and stakeholder management
Gain expertise in strategic decision-making and effective management of global stakeholders across different environments.
What You're Signing Up For
The International Business Specialisation in the Bachelor of Business (Honours) at AUT is a research-focused postgraduate programme addressing global business issues that intersect with economic, political, social, and environmental spheres. The programme develops insights into current trends and challenges in international business, with strong industry engagement and global stakeholder management. Students undertake taught courses, research methods, and a dissertation, preparing for future leadership roles in an international context.
Course Content
- Strategic Management
- Contemporary Issues in International Business
- Qualitative Research Design and Analysis
- Quantitative Research Design and Analysis
- Dissertation (research project on a chosen topic)
- Internationalisation and firm strategy
- Operations management in international settings
- Innovation and entrepreneurship
- Non-market strategy (political/economic risks, non-profits, stakeholders)
What you need to know first
Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Commerce with good academic performance
B- grade average or higher (for dissertation enrolment)
Approved research proposal and available supervision (for dissertation)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
International business
Strategic management
Business research
Corporate leadership
Future employment opportunities might be
Global business analyst
International business manager
Corporate strategist
Researcher (business topics)
Policy advisor (international trade or business development)
Academic/research roles in business
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