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Victoria University of Wellington

Master of Global Business – MGBus

Qualification

Masters Degree

Fees

NZD 27,881
(2024)

Duration

3 trimesters

Next intake

11 Nov 2024

Points

180 points - 11 courses

Global thinking in a connected world

You’ll get a broad foundation in modern business and explore how global connectivity impacts and influences the way business is done. Find out how companies successfully compete in the global business environment, and examine modern business theory, practice, and strategy.

You’ll have access to a wide range of courses offered at the Wellington School of Business and Government and the option to specialise in a particular area, including accounting, government, information systems, management, or marketing.

If you want to complete a Master’s with a focus on professional skills, rather than research, the MGBus is a good option for you.

Broad skills

The Master of Global Business is a professionally focused postgraduate programme that allows you to build on an undergraduate degree in any field and gain valuable skills in global business strategy and analysis.

The 180-point Master’s programme is coursework-based and includes an industry consultancy project where you’ll work with a New Zealand or international organisation to gain real-world experience.

The programme is best suited to recent graduates who are looking to launch their career in global business and strategy.

Core courses

You’ll study six courses and gain a solid foundation knowledge of key global business approaches and practises.

  • Global Business Environment (GBUS 511)
  • Management Theory and Practice (GBUS 512)
  • Strategic Marketing (GBUS 513)
  • Accounting for Managers (GBUS 514)
  • Global Strategy (GBUS 541)
  • Managing Across Cultures (GBUS 542)

Specialisations and electives

Alongside your core courses you’ll complete four elective courses from across the business school. You can choose to specialise in a particular area or complete a range of courses. Examples include:

  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • E-Government
  • Government
  • Information Systems
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Public Policy
  • Tourism.

You will have more flexibility if you wish to study part time.

Practical project

In your final trimester, you’ll also complete a 30-point consultancy project, where you’ll be partnered with an organisation and use theory to resolve a business issue.

Workload

The average workload for each course will be about 10 to 12 hours per week, including lectures, tutorials, and workshops. You can choose to study part time (1 to 2 courses per trimester) or full time (3 to 4 courses per trimester).

Real-world connections

Take advantage of the University’s connections in the business world and build valuable networks with peers, industry professionals, and future colleagues through the industry consulting project.

If you choose to study full time, you’ll complete your MGBus in about 12 months (three trimesters). The part-time study option will allow you to complete your MGBus in up to four years.

International recognition

Wellington School of Business and Government is among a small group of business schools worldwide that hold the ‘Triple Crown’ of international business education accreditations. You can be confident your qualification will stand up against the best around the world.

Careers

This qualification paves the way for careers in global logistics, international business development, import/export management, and international brand management.

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