Courses - Faculty of Business And Economics
Global Management and Innovation
Postgraduate 700 Level Courses
Competing Globally
Examines why, when, and how firms compete internationally. Utilises concepts and research on the firm, cluster and/or industry in international competition, the role of its resources and capabilities, and its adaptation to diverse operating contexts. Includes analysis of internationalising small and medium sized enterprises, mini multinationals, and global enterprises.
Restriction: INTBUS 701
Global Talent Management
Focuses on management research and practice with a cross-border or cross-cultural dimension. Includes topics such as: forms and management practices in cross-border business; international human resource management; managing knowledge flows across borders; and the cross-border differential impact of culture and institutions on firms.
Restriction: INTBUS 702
Global Digital Strategy - Level 9
Critically evaluates digital strategies in global markets, focusing on digital transformations and strategic innovations in multinational and born-digital firms. Assesses and creates strategic solutions for digital challenges in international business, emphasising digital platforms, cross-border alliances, and global sustainability.
Restriction: INTBUS 703
Global Sustainability
Investigates social, environmental and governance challenges facing businesses and societies and explores the sustainability of corporate strategies in global markets. Considers the role of competition and governance in shaping international business responses to sustainability challenges, solutions and potential pathways towards greater sustainability.
Restriction: INTBUS 706
People, Performance and Well-being - Level 9
Evaluates the dynamics of the employment relationship, emphasising the critical analysis of how human resource strategies influence organisational performance and employee well-being. Examines approaches used to enhance mutuality and motivation within workforces, focusing on strategic development and the balance of organisational, societal and employee needs.
Restriction: MGMT 711, 712
Working in an Age of Uncertainty
Explores the contemporary environment which contains high levels of uncertainty, stemming from new technologies and changes in economy and society. Critically examines issues confronting organisations and work in these fast-paced, fluid and complex contexts, such as power and voice, meaning and dignity, and alternative forms of organising.
Organisational Change
Engages with pressing contemporary topics such as corporate social responsibility, sustainability, ethical business and governance, Māori and indigenous leadership, the stakeholder approach to responsible business, and diversity and inclusiveness in organisations.
Restriction: MGMT 733, 737
Self-leadership and Professional Growth
Focuses on learning and applying ideas, processes and technologies to critical, creative and strategic thinking in fields related to leadership, management and change. Emphasises building the confidence, dexterity and set of practices to question and create new pathways for collaborative and systemic challenges.
New Ventures and Global Connectivity
Examines the issues involved in forming and operating a knowledge-intensive company that is global from inception. Includes topics such as assessing opportunities, developing a business model, forming a team and gathering the resources to launch a global new venture.
Restriction: INTBUS 705, MGMT 715
Leveraging Innovation Ecosystems
Examines the role of innovation and knowledge in business profitability and growth. Includes knowledge as a foundation for innovation, core knowledge processes in organisations, understanding innovation processes in uncertain and complex environments, and collaborative innovation.
Restriction: MGMT 721
Strategic Entrepreneurship in Action
Examines the challenge of strategising in highly uncertain situations such as knowledge intensive start-ups and introduction of new products or processes. Reviews key theories of strategy and strategising, and applies tools for strategic management and analysis.
Restriction: MGMT 726
Contemporary Approaches to Innovation and Business Design
Explores theories and research on creativity in both well-established and entrepreneurial organisations at different levels of analysis – individual, groups and firms. Includes topics such as factors impacting creativity, how to manage creative teams and individuals, and how to develop a creative climate in the organisation.
Applied Research Consultancy Project - Level 9
An applied practical opportunity for students to work with a New Zealand or international business or organisation in a consulting capacity to apply their advanced disciplinary knowledge and to develop research-informed strategic recommendations for a client.
Dissertation - Level 9
To complete this course students must enrol in GLMI 791 A and B, or GLMI 791