International Business
Please note: Information on this page relates to the 2013 academic year unless otherwise specified.
On this page:
- Overview
- International Business Undergraduate Information
- International Business Major Attributes
- Postgraduate Information
- How To Find Out More
- International Business Course Information
This subject is taught by the School of Marketing and International Business.
Overview
What is International Business?
International Business is the study of business and management across international borders. It encompasses aspects such as globalisation and the impacts of the global environment on organisations, trade and trade policy, foreign direct investment, strategies of international firms, strategic alliances and exporting, and international management, including cross-cultural and international human resource management.
Why Study International Business?
It has become essential for business managers, policy makers and researchers involved in the global environment to understand international business. In the 21st century, goods, services and knowledge flow across country borders much more easily than in the past. For business, the implications of these flows and the increased mobility of human resources are profound.
On the one hand, global competition has become more intense, while on the other, opportunities for cooperation across borders have never been greater. Long-term survival of businesses, and indeed entire economies, depend on how well these forces are understood and leveraged. Students of international business will be considerably advantaged in these respects when they embark on their careers.
Working in International Business
A huge range of opportunities exist for applying knowledge and skills in international business. Additional capabilities in the areas of marketing and/or management are valuable complements to an international business degree in the workplace. An interest in policy alongside International Business will be useful for careers in government, particularly in the areas of trade and investment, and export development. International Business is an exciting field, requiring an ongoing interest in world events, and an ability and motivation to keep up-to-date on global economic and political changes.
Undergraduate Information
The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) general requirements are:
- A total of 360 points to complete the degree (3 years full-time study).
- The completion of seven core 100-level courses.
- The completion of at least one major.
International Business Major
The current International Business major consists of the following courses:
(a) IBUS 201, 205, 212, 305, 312, MARK 302 (or 352)*
(b) 20 100-level ASIA, CHIN, EURO, FREN, GERM, ITAL, JAPA, PASI or SPAN points or ASIA 201, 202 or 203, or an approved substitute.
*Students also completing the Marketing major should replace MARK 302/352 with an approved 300-level course.
To assist in planning, download our International Business major course progression chart below:
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| International Business Major 2013 Course Progression Chart | 65 KB |
International Business Major Attributes
These are the attributes that we expect our IBUS majors to have by the time they graduate. They will be able to:
- Explain and summarise the main issues facing the field of international business
- Comprehend and apply theories and practices of international business
- Use oral, written and presentation skills in presenting International Business material
- Develop critical and creative thinking relating to International Business
- Develop and compare strategic alternatives in global markets
Postgraduate Information
Graduate Certificates and Diplomas
How To Find Out More
You can order more information on this subject using our Request for Study Material form.
Victoria’s Student Recruitment and Course Advice Office offers advice on courses and help with planning your degree.
Contact the Commerce Faculty Student Administration Office for information on Admission, qualifications and courses, course advice and selection criteria, exemptions and prerequisites and your Application to Study.
International Business courses are taught within the School of Marketing and International Business, Rutherford House, 23 Lambton Quay, Wellington.
Inernational Business Undergraduate Programme Director:
Dr Yang Yu
Phone: 0-4-463 6486
Room: RH 1115
Email: yang.yu@vuw.ac.nz
School Administrator:
Mrs Asako Clear
Phone: 0-4-463 5723
Room: RH 1121
Email: address
For further information, contact details are:
Phone: 0-4-463 5723
Email: address
Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/smib
International Business Course Information
Course Learning Objectives
Each course has specific learning objectives that we expect students to have attained by the time that they have successfully completed the course.
Download the course learning objectives below:
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| International Business - Course Learning Objectives | 20 KB |
List of courses
| On this page: |
| 200 Level Courses |
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IBUS 201 – Principles of International Business |
IBUS 205 – SME Internationalisation |
IBUS 212 – International Management |
| 300 Level Courses |
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IBUS 305 – Dynamic Strategy and Structure in International Business |
IBUS 306 – Experiencing Management Across Cultures |
IBUS 307 – International Business Simulation |
IBUS 308 – Business Simulation Game |
IBUS 309 – Negotiating Across Borders |
IBUS 311 – International Business Research Project |
IBUS 312 – Managing People in Global Markets |