Graduate Diploma in International Trade (Level 7)

Summary

The Graduate Diploma in International Trade is a 120-credit programme.

This course is a pathway to a master's degree at participating universities in New Zealand.
Seven compulsory courses are included in this programme: 

1. Economics and Trade (15 credits)
2. International Business Management (15 credits)
3. Global Marketing (15 credits)
4. E-Commerce Strategy (15 credits)
5. International Financial Management (15 credits)
6. Supply Chain Management (15 credits)
7. Strategic Management for Competitive Advantage (30 credits).

Students will learn how to apply and analyze economic theories through international markets and economies, develop an understanding of business management, be able to create strategies from evaluating markets, economies and trends

The programme provides students with a deep understanding of the different approaches to operating and managing a business that functions across borders and in an international economics context. Students will explore:

1. The influence and impact of international trade and financial markets on business operations
2. The importance of global marketing and e-commerce activities as a means to drive international trade and sales
3. The intricacies of managing multinational supply chains effectively
4. The challenges of managing people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. 
5. Building a comprehensive understanding of the structure and process of strategic planning and decision-making aimed at creating and capturing competitive advantage in international markets and through international trade.

A key aim of the programme is to grow students’ ethical, bi-cultural and cross-cultural toolkit. This is inclusive of cultural awareness, cultural sensitivity, and how to navigate and develop tools in this space which is vital to an international business context. 

The programme helps students recognise the importance of Mäori as tangata whenua, Mäori cultural values and Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its impact and obligations on activities in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Outcome:
Upon successful completion of this programme, students will be able to:

1. Apply economic theories to analyse international economics, including growth, trade, and exchange rates, within the context of government policies and global issues
2. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of business management, including internal and external environmental analysis, ethical and cultural considerations, management functions, and recognition of Mäori values, to generate optimal management practices for international businesses
3. Analyse and evaluate markets and environmental factors to develop localized and global marketing strategies for an international business
4. Analyse the trends and inhibitors of e-commerce through critically evaluating business practices, technologies, positioning, and marketing strategies to meet legal, ethical, social, and security requirements in an international trade context 
5. Analyse and apply critical thinking skills to evaluate and solve problems related to the impact of foreign exchange markets and the international monetary system on global financial operations in an international financial context 
6. Apply knowledge of supply chain management and strategy to create competitive advantages for a business in the globalization context 
7. Critically evaluate complex internal and external factors and apply relevant global strategic theories and conceptual frameworks to operate effectively and efficiently in an international business environment, to achieve competitive advantage in global business.