International Business Specialisation - Master of Business
Want to explore current issues that cut across economic, political, social and environmental spheres around the world beyond traditional ‘siloed’ disciplines? Research a topic you're passionate about with the International Business specialisation in the Master of Business.
Help address current global issues with local implications, and expand the knowledge contributing to business success and societal impact across different industries and environments. An international business specialisation will also prepare you to step up as a future business leader and tackle challenges like climate change, global inequality, geopolitical risk and the exploitation of workers in global value chains.
Coming from cross-disciplinary backgrounds, our staff have expertise in traditional international business topics (including internationalisation and firm strategy, international operations management, innovation and entrepreneurship) and non-market strategy areas (including managing political and economic risks, working with the non-profit sector and community stakeholders).
This is part of the Master of Business.
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To graduate with a Master of Business in International Business, you must successfully complete 180 points from:
- Specialisation courses
- Research methods courses
- Research OR Research and electives
Specialisation courses - complete the following
- INTB807 Strategic Management (15 points)
- INTB809 Contemporary Issues in International Business (15 points)
Research methods courses - complete the following
- BUSS823 Qualitative Research Design and Analysis (15 points)
- BUSS824 Quantitative Research Design and Analysis (15 points)
And choose one of the following
Research
- BUSS990 Thesis (120 points)
Research and electives
- BUSS998 Thesis (90 points)
- Elective courses - 30 points
If you choose the 90-point thesis you need to complete 30 points of electives chosen from the Master of Business, or another postgraduate degree with the approval of the programme director.
In some cases, a dissertation (60-points) can be completed instead of a thesis, depending on your pathway, with the approval of the programme director.
You can only enrol in the research component if you achieve a B- grade average or higher in your courses, have an approved research proposal, and supervision is available for your research.
The qualification opens up a variety of exciting career opportunities both in New Zealand and overseas in roles that cut across traditional functional areas, including:
- Policy and research advisor roles
- International business development
- Working with leading councils, industry or government bodies
Other specialisations in the Master of Business
Other postgraduate study options
- A strong focus on current issues and trends concerning firms, industry, government and society
- Linking global issues and trends to local contexts and needs
- Global stakeholder management and strategic decision-making across environments
- Research expertise in traditional and contemporary international business
- Strong industry engagement and experiential learning with innovative assessment
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.