Bachelor [International Business] From University of Canterbury

You will study activities and transactions that involve:

• the crossing of borders both from the viewpoint of a firm and the individual
• decision making and management in cross-cultural settings
• how firms can configure their activities to achieve their owners' objectives in an evolving operating environment
• the strategic and cross-cultural aspects involved in international business
• the market for foreign exchange, currency risk and hedging
• the viewpoint of a country, the reasons for and the welfare effects of international trade and trade policies such as tariffs and export subsidies.

You will also study a foreign language and/or culture. International Business students are encouraged to spend a semester studying at an overseas partner university. This provides a great opportunity to learn about a different culture, gain insight into different business environments and practices, and form new contacts.