Master of Global Business – MGBus
Get a global perspective on modern business theory, practice, and strategy, with a Master of Global Business from Victoria University of Wellington.
Find out how and what you'll study for the Master of Global Business.
What you'll study
Choose to study the 180-point Masters full-time or part-time. The core and elective courses can be taken in a flexible order. The practical project must be completed in your final trimester of study.
Core courses
You'll study six courses and gain a solid foundation knowledge of key global business approaches and practises.- Global Business Environment (GBUS 511)
- Management Theory and Practice (GBUS 512)
- Strategic Marketing (GBUS 513)
- Accounting for Managers (GBUS 514)
- Global Strategy (GBUS 541)
- Managing Across Cultures (GBUS 542)
Specialisations and electives
Alongside your core courses you'll complete four elective courses from across the business school. You can choose to specialise in a particular area or complete a range of courses. Examples include:- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- E-Government
- Government
- Information Systems
- Management
- Marketing
- Public Policy
- Tourism.
Practical project
In your final trimester, you'll also complete a 30-point consultancy project, where you'll be partnered with an organisation and use theory to resolve a business issue.How you'll learn
Core courses are taught as a two-hour weekday block. Elective courses may be delivered in a block, weekly, or intensive format. Classes are interactive and taught through a mixture of lectures, case studies, and in-class presentations to facilitate learning and deliver essential knowledge.
You will be assessed in a variety of ways that replicate real working environments, through reflections, group video presentations, and an industry analysis project, giving you the skills to begin your career in international business.
Workload
The average workload for each course will be about 10 to 12 hours per week, including lectures, tutorials, and workshops. You can choose to study part time (1 to 2 courses per trimester) or full time (3 to 4 courses per trimester).
If you choose to study full time, you'll complete your MGBus in about 12 months (three trimesters). The part-time study option will allow you to complete your MGBus in up to four years.
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