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International Management
New Zealand businesses must learn to operate effectively in countries with different economic, cultural, political, legal and technological environments. International Management teaches you how to analyse international business environments and to develop effective strategies for entering and servicing international markets.
Alongside management papers, you can choose to learn or continue to learn a foreign language. These skills will prepare you for a range of careers in the commercial sector, notably in export and international management, finance, government departments and tourism.
Students may choose a specialisation in one of the following languages:
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Te Reo Māori
Degrees
International Management can also be taken as a second major or supporting subject within most degrees.
School subjects required
There are no specific subjects you need to study at secondary school to study International Management at Waikato. If you wish to learn a language, you can pick it up in your first year of study.
Other subjects that may interest you
Economics, Finance, International Languages and Culture, Marketing, Social Policy, Tourism.
Career Opportunities
- Business Development Adviser
- Industrial Development Analyst
- International Marketing Manager
- International Trade Policy Adviser
- Tourism Consultant
- Translator
Potential Employers
- International and Government Organisations
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- Multinational Enterprises
- Tourism Operators
Papers
Students interested in International Management study a combination of management and people-related papers in their first year, before going on to specialised study.
200 Level and Beyond
A range of papers across Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management Communication, Marketing, Strategic Management, Tourism and Management Systems can be selected.
