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Exemplar program profiles | Hinrich Foundation Guide to Master’s in International Business and Trade

University of Auckland

Master of Management (Specialization in International Business)
Auckland, New Zealand
Full-Time | In-Person
August and March
15 months
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The Master of Management (International Business specialization) at the University of Auckland is a specialized program designed to develop expertise in global business operations and strategies. This program provides students with a thorough understanding of international business environments, international trade and finance, and strategic management in a global context.

Evaluation criteria

The Hinrich Foundation Guide is informed by input from an advisory panel of academics and business leaders who have highlighted six key trade course content areas and eight program attributes necessary for a quality master's-level trade education.

Trade course content

Trade course content is critical to a quality master's education that will prepare you for success in your international business and trade career.

Based on publicly available information, this program makes available the following trade content areas:

Cross-border trade
Cross-border trade finance & accounting
Cross-border trade policy
Cross-border leadership & soft skills
Cross-border logistics & suppy chain management
Future skills for cross-border trade

Trade program attributes

Trade program attributes reflected in the Hinrich Foundation Guide highlight the critical importance of how subjects are taught and by whom.

Based on publicly available information, this program reflects the following trade program attributes:

Industry engagement
Employer recruiting
Practioner professors
Employer satisfaction
Leading research
Graduate outcomes
Career services
Success in leadership development

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Key highlights

Experiential learning

The program culminates in a strategy capstone that focuses on applying business knowledge gained from studied courses to solve internationalization challenges faced by a New Zealand company. Students will critically analyze the issues and propose appropriate solutions, taking into account environmental contexts and potential risks.

More specifically, it aims to instil in students a strategic mindset through the application of strategic theories and frameworks that emphasize the interconnected nature of factors at the macro (the general environment impacting businesses), meso (the industry environment), and micro level (the firm's internal environment). By understanding how these different levels interrelate, students will develop a practical, holistic and strategic perspective on international business operations.

World-class facilities

Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities at the Business School to support their advanced learning and experiential activities. For example, the BNZ Financial Trading Room provides students with access to real-time financial data and trading simulations, allowing them to apply theoretical concepts in a practical setting.

Entrepreneurship support

The school’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship empowers students to transform their innovative ideas into successful start-up ventures. For students with a business of their own or an entrepreneurial initiative, the center offers workshops, boot camps, and networking events where students can learn from experienced entrepreneurs, industry experts and investors, as well as tap into resources at the comprehensive accelerator program designed to support student startups from ideation to launch.

More information

The University of Auckland's Master of Management (International Business specialization) program page is here

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