Future of Business

Business & Management

Learn how to explore current and future issues in the world of business through direct engagement with the industry.

NZ$968

inc GST

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This course starts anytime

(15 Credits)


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Lincoln University, Lincoln

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Critical thinking on future business impacts

Students will be able to think critically about how ethical responsibilities and technological innovation will impact future businesses.

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Employment landscape navigation

Students will be prepared to navigate the fast-changing employment landscape.

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Personal brand development

Students will learn to build and present their own personal brand, promoting their vision and values.

What You're Signing Up For

This course helps students think critically about how future businesses will be impacted by ethical responsibilities and technological innovation. It prepares students to navigate the fast-changing employment landscape, build and present personal brands, pitch ideas confidently, and critique opportunities and challenges from future innovations impacting business. It requires at least 60 credits from 200 or 300 level courses as prerequisites and awards 15 credits upon completion.

Course Content

  • Exploration of current and future issues in business
  • Direct engagement with industry
  • Critical thinking about ethics and technology in business
  • Navigating changing employment landscapes
  • Personal branding and promotion
  • Pitching and presentation skills
  • Analysis of business opportunities and challenges from innovation

What you need to know first

Minimum 60 credit points from specified courses

Any level 200 course

Any level 300 course

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Business

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Business management roles

  • Consultancy

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Marketing and sales