AUT - Bachelor of Business - Stage Two
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Bachelor of Business - Stage Two
International Business
Kiwi businesses continue to achieve success globally. Government and business leaders have emphasised the need for New Zealanders to develop the skills that are essential to lead this country in the global arena. Successful organisations have offices all over the world, hire staff from a cultural melting pot and answer to different legal and business systems.This major equips students with an understanding of international business focusing on cultural perspectives and operating businesses across boundaries.
As well as your academic study, experience in an overseas environment is fundamental for all students studying international business. All students must either study overseas for a full semester or complete their co-operative education with an organisation overseas.
WHAT THIS MAJOR COVERS
Year One
In the first year you will learn about ‘doing business’ and will gain an understanding of core business disciplines and how they interact and impact on each other.
Disciplines covered include accounting, marketing, finance, economics, management, law and social science. This gives you a solid grounding for further study in your chosen major(s).
Compulsory papers:
- Business Information Management
- Globalisation and Business Enterprise
- Managing Business Relationships
- The Environment of Business
Further information about the Bachelor of Business Interdisciplinary Studies
Year Two
In the second year you will gain an understanding of the international business environment, analyse business from cultural perspectives, review trade policies, and understand how businesses operate across boundaries.
Papers include:
- Business and Culture
- Business and the Macroeconomic Environment
- International Business Environment
- International Business Management
- International Business Strategy
Year Three
The final year combines the completion of academic study with applying it to actual business situations. You will complete a three month work placement for an international organisation of your choice overseas.
This provides invaluable business experience, allowing you to put theory into practice and it will prepare you for a smooth transition into employment after you graduate.
Compulsory papers:
- Business Ethics Paper
- Co-operative Education
For further information about Co-operative Education
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Account manager – international
- Export manager
- International project manager
- International sales representative
- National or regional trade development advisor
- Regional marketing manager
PAPERS (90 POINTS)
Level Six:
356800 International Business Environment
356803 Business and Culture
376305 Business and the Macroeconomic Environment
Level Seven:
357800 International Business Management
Select Two:
287203 International Relations
357801 International Business Strategy
357802 Leadership Challenges in International Business
357805 Contemporary Issues in International Business
367810 International Accounting
377405 Sustainability and Global Business
377406 Growth and Development in the Asia-Pacific Region
397001 International Corporate Finance
417710 eBusiness Law in the Global Market
467809 International Human Resource Management
467943 Strategic Management
487962 International Marketing