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International Business

Find out more about studying International Business at Victoria University of Wellington

Postgraduate International Business

Entry requirements

Requirements for international students who studied in

To be accepted into this programme you will need:

  • A Bachelor of Commerce degree with an average grade of at least B+ in International Business (see ‘Important information’ below)

  • To have met the prerequisites for International Business: IBUS 305 and IBUS 312, or be granted exemption from those prerequisites by the programme director

  • To be accepted by the programme director or head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

  • The BCom entry requirement may be waived by the Associate Dean (Students) of WSBG if you have appropriate practical, professional, or academic experience.
  • If you want to enrol in this programme but don’t meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact Wellington School of Business and Government to discuss your options.
  • For more programme details and requirements, see the University Calendar. It's an annual publication and an authoritative source for planning your degree.
  • It is important to us that students work on topics that matter to them and we encourage you to inform your research with your own interests and experience. You can liaise with a Faculty member or the academic programme leader to discuss your research interests before enrolling, if this will help you decide if this is the right programme for you.

Programme requirements

For this programme you'll need to:

  • Complete a total of 180 points, of which:

    • 40 points must be at 500 level

    • 90 points must be research (either a 90-point thesis or a 30-point project and a 60-point dissertation)

  • Satisfy the subject requirements

Important information

  • The best course of study for your background and interest should be discussed with your programme director or the academic programme leader. They can also advice you on what courses to take to achieve your goals.

Subject requirements

In addition to the programme requirements, for this subject you'll need to:

  • Complete six courses:

    • Four courses from:

      • Or another approved 400-level course

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