Bachelor of Business (International Business and Strategy)

• Accounting
• Economics
• Finance
• Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
• Information Systems
• Management and Leadership
• Marketing

International business and strategy focuses on the key skills to manage successfully in the global business environment, from working across different cultures and in diverse teams, to creating value through analytical and conceptual thinking, and managing innovation.

In the first semester, you take four core courses that cover fundamental business concepts:

• BUSS505 Consumer and Organisational Behaviour
• BUSS507 Financial Decision Making and Information Systems
• BUSS508 Economics and International Business
• BUSS509 Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability

• INTB501 Business and Strategy in a Changing World

You may also study another course related to international business and strategy, and also start to take the first courses from your second major, minor(s) or elective courses.

You gain an understanding of the international business environment, trade policies and internationalisation strategies, analyse business from cultural perspectives, engage in strategic planning and analytics, and examine disruption and innovation.

• INTB603 Dynamic Environments
• INTB604 International Business Management
• INTB605 Business Strategy
• INTB706 Global Social Impact
• INTB707 Strategy in Uncertain Times
• INTB708 Innovation and Technology Strategy
• INTB709 Strategic Design

You also continue to take courses from your second major, minor(s) or elective courses.

Work integrated learning is the final part of your degree and takes place in your final semester. You can choose to do a placement in an organisation of your choice, do a virtual internship or complete a research project, bringing together your learning and gaining valuable experience.

• BUSS701 Co-operative Education - Capstone Experience

Recent placements included:

• Grant Thornton
• ATS Pacific Fiji
• Chrisco Hampers (Sydney, Australia)
• Consulate of Saudi Arabia in Spain
• New Zealand Customs Service

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Skills you will develop

The outcomes for graduates of this major are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.

Graduate Profile

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