Study International Business at Otago

Jeremy Newton:

Hi, my name is Jeremy Newton, and I study International Business at the University of Otago.

Coming to Dunedin was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The student culture here is so rich, plus there’s such a wide variety of things to study. Studying International Business gave me a deep insight into how global markets operate from the perspectives of businesses, institutions, and companies alike.

One of the most exciting things about International Business is that you get to take a second language for a portion of your degree. I think students should take full advantage of this, as it opens so many doors. For me, it allowed me to study in Taiwan for a semester.

Virginia Cathro:

Kia ora, I’m Virginia Cathro, and I’m currently the Director of International Business here at Otago.

Why us? We’re great. We love what we do down here. We thrive when we engage with young minds that want to stretch themselves, to study global business, and to enjoy what they’re doing. In fact, you coming to us excites us because we get to share our passion—which is International Business.

We are a team of people dedicated to looking at everything to do with culture, marketing, tourism, economics, and things that cross borders—products, services, and people. We work together, we work with you, and we enjoy what we do. Some could even say we have fun.

But there are some things you might not know about us. The unique selling point that we hear from our graduates is the language and culture papers and our flexibility to build what you want into your degree. So, it’s not just all about us—it’s about you. It’s about you working for your strengths, your vision for yourself, and the things that you enjoy. We do that through these language and culture papers but also through the open papers for 200- and 300-level study.

International Business fits with other business subjects, but also with Politics, Global Studies, or even something in the Sciences. Business transcends so many things these days, so you name it—we’re open to helping you get there.

What else can we say? What do we want in a student? We want someone curious. We want someone who wants to embrace life. We want someone who makes a difference in the world—now and in the future.

Things you learn from our programme: a global mindset, leadership, communication skills, and things about yourself that you perhaps didn’t know—because you will stretch, and you will grow.

We encourage everybody to go on international exchange and to make the most of the opportunities that are here on campus—everywhere that you look. That might just include being social, having friends, and creating networks for tomorrow.

So, if you’re interested in a broad degree that is going to allow you to find yourself, come join us here. We’d love to meet you!