2011

Management and
International Business
Postgraduate programmes
Why study Management and
International Business at
postgraduate level?
Management International Business Entry requirements
Management is an integral aspect of our Geographic boundaries have all but Admission to our first year programmes is
lives and, in the context of a global disappeared thanks to factors such as available in Semester One only.
business environment, is a fascinating electronic communication, global
areas for postgraduate study. The distribution networks and a worldwide Applications will be considered from those
importance of managing people, the financial system. International Business who have:
strategies and structures of organisations postgraduates are uniquely positioned to • graduated Bachelor of Commerce
and their impact and interaction with the understand and work within this complex (BCom), Bachelor of Business and
environment and culture, and the environment. You will learn how Information Management (BBIM),
challenges of a globalising context means organisations operate in different Bachelor of Arts (BA) or an approved
that courses offered by the department countries at the same time, and how vital equivalent from The University of
are relevant to most students in the it is to understand different cultures, Auckland or from another recognised
University. politics and economic environments. This university, or
global outlook will continue and more and • completed the BCom or BA
Studying management as a discipline is more employers will look for postgraduates requirements for a conjoint degree, or
not only for those who want to be a with an international training.
manager. Management may interest you • passed 330 points for the BCom or 345
because you want to understand how an points for the BA (such students are
overall organisation works. At Careers required to complete their bachelors
postgraduate level, you will learn about Since you will find businesses all over the degree within 12 months), and
leadership roles and how people function world, the opportunities for graduates of • satisfied all the specified prerequisites,
in organisations. Management and International Business and
programmes are endless. • achieved above average grades in the
Stage III prerequisite courses.
Students whose first language is not
English should check the language
The Master of Commerce (MCom)
degree is a two year programme. The requirements under entry requirements on
first year is course work, which may the University’s Auckland International
MCom website: www.auckland.ac.nz/io
also be taken as either honours or a
1st year
postgraduate diploma, and the
second year comprises a research For more information visit:
thesis. The department offers honours, www.mib.auckland.ac.nz
diploma and masters in commerce or
BCom(Hons) MCom arts and welcomes students from Graduate advisers
or or related disciplines to advance their Please contact the Department Manager
BA(Hons) MA study in Management, Employment on +64 9 923 6565 or email
1st year (thesis) Relations and Organisation Studies
s.sum@auckland.ac.nz for details of the
2nd year (EROS), or International Business.
graduate advisers.
The department also offers the more
PGDipCom professionally-oriented Master of
or International Business (MIntBus) (see General enquiries
PGDipArts separate pamphlet) for graduates of Postgraduate and Research Office
1st year other disciplines who have business
The University of Auckland Business School
experience. Our current postgraduate
Owen G Glenn Building
students are drawn from
Management, International Business,
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MIntBus MIntBus Industrial Economics, Planning and Auckland 1142, New Zealand
1st year 2nd year Maori Studies and we have an
international cohort, drawn from over Phone: 0800 61 62 65
20 countries and exchange students or +64 9 923 1535 (outside New Zealand)
from throughout the world. Email: postgradinfo@auckland.ac.nz
www.postgraduate.business.auckland.ac.nz
Postgraduate courses in Management
and International Business
Course availability for each semester and timetables can be confirmed by consulting the
department. Some courses may not be offered in 2011.

Course Description
BUSINESS 704 (15 Points) Students will become familiar with underlying theory and current best practice in quantitative
Quantitative Research Methods research through discussion and application of topics including measurement, design (including
survey design) and computer-based data analysis.

BUSINESS 705 (15 Points) Students will become familiar with current theory and practice as well as methodological
Qualitative Research Methods debates in the use of qualitative methodologies, including ethnography, case studies, archival
research, participant observation, interview and focus group methods, as well as transcription
and analysis. A workshop on coding qualitative data will be included.

BUSINESS 710 (15 Points) The pursuit of new knowledge requires the ability to recognise and design appropriate and
Research Design robust research studies. Students explore the principles and practices of research design,
including the fundamentals of where knowledge comes from; if and to what degree we can be
certain about our findings; the ethics of research activities; and how a topic might be
investigated from multiple approaches and philosophical perspectives.

INTBUS 701 (15 Points) This course offers an advanced study of trade and investment issues facing firms doing business
International Business Theory across national boundaries. It focuses on the development of theoretical and conceptual models
prepares the way for more in-depth investigation of international business issues.

INTBUS 702 (15 Points) This is an advanced study of international management research. It serves as a springboard
Research in International for more in-depth studies by dissertation or thesis.
Management

INTBUS 703 (15 Points) This course is an advanced study of strategic management theory and empirical research. This
Strategic Management Theory serves as a springboard for more in-depth studies by research essay or thesis.

INTBUS 705 (15 Points) This course is an advanced study of entrepreneurship and innovation in an international context.
Advanced Entrepreneurship Accent is placed on increasing the effectiveness of inquiry through cross-disciplinary research.

INTBUS 706 (15 Points) This course reviews the causes and consequences of globalisation from different perspectives,
Perspectives on Globalisation with particular emphasis on the globalisation of products, firms and markets. Resulting
analytical insight supports further in-depth research on a specific globalisation topic.

INTBUS 711 (15 Points) This course focuses on marketing strategy and management within the context of global
International Marketing Management markets. It course provides an in-depth understanding of the major international marketing
issues based on the analysis of international marketing literature and marketing practices of
successful concurrent multinational companies.

INTBUS 712 (15 Points)

INTBUS 788 (30 Points)

INTBUS 796A (60 Points) To complete this course students must enrol in INTBUS 796A and B in consecutive semesters.
INTBUS 796B (60 Points)
Thesis

MGMT 711 (15 Points) This course covers the theory and research in HR strategy, including debates about “best fit”
Strategic Human Resource and “best practice”, the resource-based view of the firm and competition for human capital in
Management the knowledge economy; the roles of HR specialists and the practice of HR planning.
Prerequisite: MGMT 304 or PSYCH 322. Restriction: MGMT 761.

MGMT 712 (15 Points) This course deals with the “make versus buy” decision in HR and a review of key studies in
Employee Recruitment and recruitment, selection, socialisation, employee development and labour turnover; skill
Development development in job analysis and employment interviewing; equal employment opportunity
(EEO) issues.
Prerequisite: MGMT 304 or PSYCH 322. Restriction: MGMT 777.
 Course Description
MGMT 713 (15 points) This course covers theories underpinning performance management and studies of
Performance Management and performance appraisal, pay policies, promotion systems and non-pay rewards. Skill
Reward Systems development in core techniques such as job evaluation and performance appraisal design.
Prerequisite MGMT 304 or PSYCH 322. Restriction: MGMT 746

MGMT 716 (15 Points) This is a practice-oriented course involving students working with the CEOs and senior
Special Topic Extending management of emerging ICT firms to understand and analyse research and innovative
Software Innovation capabilities, research planning methodologies, and participate in specific environment
scanning, product technology roadmapping and strategy formulation of the participating firm.

MGMT 723 (15 Points) Students will develop their professional skills in order to make a difference in organisations of
Advanced Professional Development the future. Personal portfolios will reflect individual competence and advancement in conceptual
thinking, facilitation skills, oral and written presentations including the use of new media.

MGMT 724 (15 Points) This course provides a comprehensive review of contemporary leadership theory and research
Leadership to enable students to design and conduct leadership research projects. Topics include
transformational, charismatic, follower-centric, cross-cultural, critical, spiritual and shared/
distributed leadership as well as issues that relate strongly to leadership such as gender, ethics
and development.

MGMT 725 (15 Points) This course builds a foundation and framework for thinking about how and why contemporary
New Directions in Global Work work and organisation is similar and different from the past. It provides critical perspectives on
topics including global culture; advances in communication technologies; the impact of new
media on work; and the management of globally distributed work. The course includes
theoretical and topical readings, along with case-based teaching and project work and focuses
on best practices and challenges for organisations competing in the global economy.

MGMT 726 (15 Points) This course provides comprehensive and practical exposure to contemporary practices of
Organisational Change and organisational change and innovation in a closely supervised, team-taught, intensive format.
Innovation: Theory and Practice Through interactions with companies, students have the opportunity to explore real change
issues at the company or industry level of analysis. In addition, throughout the course students
develop their professional skills in order that they might make a difference in organisations in
the future. Restriction: MGMT 722

MGMT 737 (15 Points) This course reviews of development of the global interest in a more sustainable society,
Sustainability international issues related to sustainable development, corporate leadership in the area of
sustainable development, corporate leadership in the area of sustainability, and social issues
linked to stewardship, systems thinking and “beyond the horizon” approaches to planning.

MGMT 738 (15 Points) Governance deals with the complex set of relationships between the organisation, board of
Governance and Management directors, management and diverse stakeholders. Students will examine governance and
management issues in various settings, in particular small-medium enterprises, large
corporations and not-for-profit organisations. Particular attention will be given to
behavioural perspectives of governance, board-management relationships, and board
leadership and structure.

MGMT 743 (15 Points)

MGMT 744 (15 Points) This is an advanced study of innovation management theories and practice. Independent
Innovation empirical research in the field of innovation management is included, and serves as a
springboard for more in-depth studies by research essay or thesis.

MGMT 788 (30 Points)

MGMT 796A (60 Points) To complete this course students must enrol in MGMT 796A and B in consecutive semesters.

MGMT 796B (60 Points)

Restriction – a course in which the learning objectives, content and/or assessment are so similar to a second course that you cannot be credited with both towards a certificate, diploma or degree.
DISCLAIMER: Although every reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy, the information in this document is provided as a general guide only for students and is subject to alteration.
All students enrolling at The University of Auckland must consult its official document, the current Calendar of The University of Auckland, to ensure that they are aware of and comply with all
regulations, requirements and policies.
Postgraduate programmes in
Management and International Business
MCom International Business • 90 points from MGMT 711-744,
BUSINESS 704, 705
International Business Prerequisite:
• A major in International Business • 15 points from INTBUS 701-712
Prerequisite:
or equivalent
• A major in International Business with Pursue your interests in courses and
an average grade of B or higher in the Requirements: research based on these areas:
Stage III courses • 15 points BUSINESS 710 International Business and Strategy
Requirements: • 30 points INTBUS 788 Dissertation INTBUS 701, INTBUS 702, INTBUS 703,
• 15 points BUSINESS 710 • 75 points from INTBUS 701-712, INTBUS 705, INTBUS 711
• 15 points from BUSINESS 704, 705 BUSINESS 704, 705
Leadership and Strategy
• 75 points from INTBUS 701-712, Management INTBUS 703, MGMT 711, MGMT 724,
BUSINESS 704, 705 MGMT 737, MGMT 738
Prerequisite:
• 15 points from MGMT 711-744
• A major in Management or Employment Organisational Studies
• 120 points from INTBUS 796 Thesis MGMT 724, MGMT 725, MGMT 726,
Relations and Organisation studies or
equivalent MGMT 731, MGMT 737, MGMT 738
A student who has achieved an average
grade of B or higher in BCom(Hons) or Requirements: Human Resource Management
PGDipCom in International Business may MGMT 711, MGMT 712, MGMT 713,
• 15 points BUSINESS 710
proceed to INTBUS 796 thesis. MGMT 723, PSYCH 761
• 30 points MGMT 788 Dissertation
Management • 75 points from MGMT 711-744, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Prerequisite: BUSINESS 704, 705 INTBUS 705, MGMT 715, MGMT 716,
• A major in Management or equivalent Students may elect to substitute 700-level MGMT 725, MGMT 744
as approved by the Head of courses from other subjects that are
Business and Society
Department, with an average grade of related to their research interests to a
INTBUS 706, MGMT 723, MGMT 725,
B or higher in the Stage III courses value of 30 points, provided that
MGMT 733, MGMT 737, MGMT 738
permission is obtained from both
Requirements: departments.
• 15 points BUSINESS 710 PhD in International
• 15 points BUSINESS 704, 705 PGDipCom Business or Management
• 75 points from MGMT 711-744, The postgraduate diploma consists of one The general PhD regulations require either
BUSINESS 704, 705 additional full-time year or up to four a bachelors honours degree or masters
• 15 points from INTBUS 701-712 part-time years of postgraduate degree for entry. Both the honours degree
coursework following the bachelors degree, and the masters degree should have
• 120 points from MGMT 796 Thesis
as described below. prepared the applicant with subject matter
A student who has achieved an average expertise and research skills, including at
grade of B or higher in BCom(Hons) or International Business
least one significant research endeavour as
PGDipCom in Management may proceed to Prerequisite: part of the degree. For this reason, Masters
MGMT 796 thesis. of Business Administration (MBAs) and
• 45 points above Stage II in International
Students may elect to substitute 700-level Business or equivalent, with an average other general, applied degrees are often
courses from other subjects that are related grade of B or higher not seen as adequate preparation for PhD
to their research interests to a value of 30 study, and transitional preparation of up to
Requirements: one year may be required. Prior degree
points, provided that permission is obtained
from both departments. • 15 points BUSINESS 710 study should have been completed with
• 90 points from INTBUS 701-712, distinction (generally at A-level or above)
Enquiries from interested students and have prepared the applicant in the
BUSINESS 704, 705
are welcome. Please contact the discipline in which the research is
relevant graduate adviser for further • 15 points from MGMT 711-744
proposed. In terms of supervision, the
information and advice. disciplinary base of the department is
Management
broad and applicants are encouraged to
BCom(Hons) Prerequisite: check the research profiles of potential
The honours degree consists of one • 45 points above Stage II in supervisors on the department website.
full-time year of postgraduate study Management or equivalent, with an
following the bachelors degree. Entry is average grade of B or higher Enter your expression of interest
based on an average grade of B+ or higher online at www.postgrad.auckland.
in the Stage II and Stage III courses. Requirements: ac.nz/doctoral/interest
• 15 points BUSINESS 710
Employment Relations and Organisation Studies (EROS) may also be studied as BA(Hons), PGDipArts, MA, and PhD. Regulations for EROS can be checked in the Faculty of Arts prospectus.
Contact
Postgraduate and Research Office Phone: 0800 61 62 65
The University of Auckland Business or +64 9 923 1535 (outside New Zealand)
School Email: postgradinfo@auckland.ac.nz
Owen G Glenn Building www.postgraduate.business.auckland.ac.nz
12 Grafton Road, Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland 1142, New Zealand