Conjoint: BGlobalSt/LLB(Hons) major in International Relations and Business

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You will develop a knowledge of international politics, analyse the theory and practice of international economic relations and how these relate to global challenges. You will learn how to respond to these issues within a business or organisational environment.

As part of a Bachelor of Global Studies majoring in International Relations and Business, you can develop a knowledge of international politics, analyse the theory and practice of international economic relations and consider how these relate to global challenges. You will learn how to respond to associated issues within a business or organisational environment.

As a Global Studies graduate, you will be a competent global citizen. In addition to language skills and related regional knowledge, your research skills and strong practical knowledge will prepare you for leadership roles in a variety of sectors including foreign affairs, NGOs, international media, education and tourism.

Complete 120 points comprising:

30 points for all Stage I Compulsory Courses, and
At least 15 points from Stage I Elective courses, and
75 points from Additional Elective Courses

Selected courses must include at least 45 points at level 300.

Students may only complete 75 points from: ECON 151, ECON 152, ECON 341, INTBUS 201, INTBUS 202, INTBUS 305, INTBUS 306, ECON 271, INTBUS 151, INTBUS 333, or INTBUS 337.

Stage I Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

ECON 151 - Understanding the Global Economy (15 points)

HISTORY 103 - Global History (15 points)

Stage I Elective courses

Complete at least 15 points from the following:

ECON 152 - Principles of Economics (15 points)

GLOBAL 101 - Global Issues, Sustainable Futures (15 points)

MAORI 130 - Te Ao Māori: The Māori World (15 points)

POLITICS 106 - Global Politics (15 points)

STATS 150 - Communicating Statistics (15 points)

Additional Elective Courses

Complete exactly 75 points from the following:

ECON 151 - Understanding the Global Economy (15 points)

ECON 152 - Principles of Economics (15 points)

GLOBAL 101 - Global Issues, Sustainable Futures (15 points)

HISTORY 103 - Global History (15 points)

INTBUS 151 - Business across Borders (15 points)

MAORI 130 - Te Ao Māori: The Māori World (15 points)

POLITICS 106 - Global Politics (15 points)

STATS 150 - Communicating Statistics (15 points)

ANTHRO 237 - Economy and Culture (15 points)

ECON 271 - Behavioural Economics (15 points)

GENDER 208 - Thinking Gender (15 points)

GEOG 202 - Cities, Regions and Communities (15 points)

GLOBAL 201 - Special Topic (15 points)

GLOBAL 202 - Special Topic (15 points)

GLOBAL 250 - Special Topic: Social Entrepreneurship and Systems Change (15 points)

GLOBAL 252 - Asian Cities: Growth and Transition (15 points)

GLOBAL 277 - Study Abroad 2A (15 points)

INTBUS 201 - Foundations of International Business (15 points)

INTBUS 202 - Foundations of Strategy (15 points)

POLITICS 201 - Globalisation and International Organisations (15 points)

POLITICS 202 - Democrats and Dictators (15 points)

POLITICS 236 - Special Topic: Aotearoa New Zealand Compared (15 points)

SOCIOL 208 - Economy and Society (15 points)

SOCIOL 213 - Ethnicity and Identity (15 points)

ECON 341 - International Trade (15 points)

ENVSCI 301 - Environmental Science in Practice (15 points)

GEOG 307 - Urban Geography (15 points)

GEOG 327 - Politics, Markets and Economies (15 points)

GLOBAL 301 - Special Topic: Humanitarian Interventions (15 points)

GLOBAL 302 - Special Topic (15 points)

GLOBAL 350 - Special Topic (15 points)

GLOBAL 352 - Asian Cities: Growth and Transition (15 points)

GLOBAL 377 - Study Abroad 3A (15 points)

INTBUS 305 - Governing International Business (15 points)

INTBUS 306 - Global and Regional Business (15 points)

INTBUS 333 - International Business Strategy (15 points)

INTBUS 337 - International Management (15 points)

POLITICS 316 - Capitalism and its Critics (15 points)