Study International Business at Otago
Overview
The major in International Business is a recent development within the School of Business (Commerce Division). It recognises that business is being conducted in a dynamic, global environment and that organisations, both in New Zealand and through the world, need individuals who can work across the traditional functional boundaries as well as across national borders.
The International Business major offers students the opportunity to combine the study of key international business issues with the study of language and cultural issues.
On completing the degree students will possess the following attributes:
- An understanding of the principles of international business
- An appreciation of New Zealand's position in the global business environment
- The ability to evaluate financial, managerial, economic, organisational and marketing issues in a global context
- The ability to take an interdisciplinary approach to international business
- The ability to communicate effectively with customers and suppliers in different countries
- A good working knowledge of their chosen language including business situations
- A sensitivity to different cultures and the ethical issues facing companies operating in a global environment
- The ability to work effectively in small multicultural groups.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
- Bachelor of Commerce with Honours (BCom(Hons))
- Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (PGDipCom)
- Master of Business (MBus)
- Master of Commerce (MCom)
Programme Requirements
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) majoring in International Business
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | ECON 112 recommended BSNS 103, BSNS 106 must normally be taken before enrolling in 300-level Commerce papers | 18 18 18 18 18 36 |
| 200-level | 18 18 18 | |
| 300-level | 18 18 18 18 | |
| Plus | 108 points of approved language and/or culture papers which will normally include an 18 point business language paper and an approved 18 point culture paper. At least 36 of these 108 points must be at 200-level or above. Students must either include a total of 54 points at 200-level or above in the language/culture component or take 18 further Commerce points at 200-level or above. Language papers must be in a language other than the student's native language. | 108
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Every BCom programme must include BSNS 102-108. 100-level BSNS papers need not all be taken in the first year of study; all 100-level BSNS papers must normally be passed before enrolling in 300-level Commerce papers. STAT 110 or STAT 115 will be accepted as an alternative to BSNS 102 as a required paper or as part of the major subject requirements or as a prerequisite when: (a) the paper has been passed before the student has enrolled for a BCom degree; or (b) a student is enrolling for both a BCom and another degree for which STAT 110 or STAT 115 is required. | ||
| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Commerce with Honours (BCom(Hons)) in International Business
| Stage | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st stage | 36 further points ECON 112 recommended BSNS 103 and BSNS 106 must normally be taken before enrolling in 300-level Commerce papers | 18 18 18 18 18 36
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| 2nd stage | One of MANT 211, MANT 215, MANT 217, MANT 222 Two approved language or culture papers | 18 18 18 18 36 |
| 3rd stage | MANT 332 or MANT 341 or MART 326 Two approved language papers Additional papers (if necessary) to make a cumulative total of at least 360 points | 18 18 18 18 36 |
| 4th stage | 54 400-level points from international papers in Commerce subject lists 36 further 400-level points from international papers from Commerce or Arts and Music subject lists | 36 54 36 |
Every BCom(Hons) programme must include BSNS 102-108. 100-level BSNS papers need not all be taken in the first year of study; all 100-level BSNS papers must normally be passed before enrolling in 300-level Commerce papers. STAT 110 or STAT 115 will be accepted as an alternative to BSNS 102 as a required paper or as part of the subject requirements or as a prerequisite when: (a) the paper has been passed before the student has enrolled for a BCom(Hons) degree; or (b) a student is enrolling for both a BCom(Hons) and another degree for which STAT 110 or STAT 115 is required. International Business students normally spend one semester on exchange at an overseas university in the second, third or fourth stage of the programme |
Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (PGDipCom) in International Business
| Papers |
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| 72 400-level points from international papers in Commerce subject lists, and 54 further 400-level points from international papers in Commerce or Arts and Music subject lists |
Master of Business (MBus) in International Business
| Papers |
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72 400-level points from international papers in Commerce subject lists (including MART 432 or similar approved research methods paper), and 72 further 400-level points from international papers in Commerce or Arts and Music subject lists, plus IBUS 5A (thesis, 90 points) |
Further Information
Email us at intbusiness@otago.ac.nz or visit our home page http://www.business.otago.ac.nz/internationalbusiness/
