Graduate Diploma in Business (International Business Innovation)

Summary

Suited for those seeking to:

• Bridge the gap between a first, non-business-related degree and a career in business, within an international innovation context, or
• Build upon a first general business-related degree towards a narrower field of study in international business innovation
• Build a firm foundation for further study at postgraduate level in the new discipline; and, if appropriate for international students,
• Graduates will be suitable for employment in outward-looking New Zealand SMEs looking to establish contacts or a presence overseas through the transfer, import or export of goods or services.

The aims of the course are:

• To take an interdisciplinary approach to study in the fields of international business studies and innovation studies within a single qualification, while retaining the core business disciplines of economics, with an emphasis on digital marketing, communication technologies, strategy and ethics.
• To move beyond traditional entrepreneurship or new venture approaches to innovation and examine innovative techniques and concepts within the international corporate environment. The innovation component of the course in particular requires an ability to think beyond the status quo, to strategically develop, critically evaluate and implement new ideas.

Graduate Outcomes

Graduates of this programme with its three pathways will have an advanced level of international business and skills. These attributes equip graduates for a wide variety of business roles in an international environment. These attributes equip graduates for a wide variety of business roles in an international environment.

They are ready to pursue a career in the global economy with awareness of international trade concepts, cultural issues, ethics and the internationalisation of innovation.

Employment Outcomes

GD graduates are qualified for ANZSCO skills level 1 and 2 and qualify for the one-year post-study work visa.

Graduates will find opportunities in roles across business innovation such as Strategic Planning Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager and  Infrastructure Advisory Consultant.

Course Scheduling

Students will take the eight papers over three trimesters of 16 weeks, with a one-week break between each trimester and a two-week break at Christmas. It will be taught in the evenings, from 5 to 9 pm on three evenings per week, or at weekends (Subject to change). Guest lectures are a regular feature of the programme.