Master of International Business

Programme Overview

The Master of International Business (MIntBus) at the University of Auckland Business School is a 180-point, experientially based taught master's qualification. Designed for graduates from both business and non-business undergraduate backgrounds (including humanities, engineering, technology, or science), the degree builds applied expertise in navigating cross-border commerce, global supply chains, international trade policy, and cross-cultural management. The curriculum combines foundational management modules with specialist international business insights and an industry-focused capstone.

Note: The University of Auckland Business School holds prestigious "Triple Crown" international accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA), placing its postgraduate business degrees in the top 1% globally.

Programme Pathways & Core Formats

The 180-point qualification is delivered across 15 months of full-time study and comprises four main study components:

1. Core Business Foundations (60 points): Establish essential knowledge in managing people, managerial economics, financial reporting and control, and business analytics.
2. Specialist & Elective Coursework (45 points): Advanced papers focused on international trade, cross-cultural management, and global market expansion strategy.
3. Advanced International Strategy (45 points): In-depth modules evaluating international governance, multinational supply chains, and dynamic foreign market analysis.
4. Applied Industry Capstone & Professional Development (30 points): An experiential capstone project resolving real-world business challenges alongside a integrated professional skills module to maximize graduate employability.

What You'll Study

The degree covers core business frameworks alongside practical international specialization:

• Core Business & Financial Foundations:
  • Managing People and Organisations
  • Financial Reporting and Control
  • Economics and Business Analytics
  • Business Technology & Insights
• Specialist International Business Disciplines:
  • International Business Strategy
  • Global Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • Cross-Cultural Management & Global Leadership
• Applied Capstone & Employability:
  • Industry-Focused Consultancy / Capstone Project
  • Professional Development Module

Why Choose This Programme?

• No Prior Business Background Required: Open to graduates from any academic background looking to pivot into international trade, global management, or corporate strategy.
• Practical Experiential Learning: Integrates real-world corporate consulting capstone projects with local and global commercial partners.
• Embedded Employability: Features a dedicated Professional Development module and access to the ASB Careers Centre to build industry networks and career-readiness.

Entry Requirements

• Academic Minimums: A completed bachelor's degree in business or a non-business relevant discipline (humanities, engineering, science, etc.) from a recognized university with a minimum 5.0 GPA (B Average) in the most advanced courses.
• Pre-experience Nature: Designed primarily for recent graduates and early-career professionals; prior professional work experience is not mandatory.
• Course Substitution Provision: Applicants who have previously completed undergraduate courses substantially similar to core modules may be granted substitute courses on a case-by-case basis.
• Language Requirement: Academic IELTS 6.5 overall (no band < 6.0), PTE 58 (no communicative score < 50), or TOEFL iBT 90 (writing minimum 21).