Bachelor of Commerce - Global Business Major
Bachelor of Commerce - Global Business Major
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Upcoming start dates
November Summer School - 11 Nov 2024
Semester 1 - 17 Feb 2025
Semester 2 - 14 Jul 2025
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Qualification
Bachelors
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Duration
3 years full-time
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Credits
360
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Location
Lincoln University Campus
Business around the world is in an era of fast-evolving change. The Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Global Business from Lincoln University prepares you with a core of international business management knowledge, alongside the values and decision-making abilities needed to mirror modern-day customer priorities, company responsibilities and market dynamics.
To stay globally competitive, New Zealand needs graduates who understand the skills and values required in international business. Focusing on the internationalism of management, co-ordination and key functions in multi-national corporations, this degree expands your potential so that you add value and can progress in any large organisation.
How you’ll grow
- Nourish your ability to assess and evaluate business needs, then apply analytical and decision-making skills.
- Learn the structure, systems and channels by which international business operates.
- Deepen your experience and relevance by studying overseas in a country of economic relevance to New Zealand for part of your study.
Career opportunities
As a graduate of Lincoln’s Bachelor of Commerce (Global Business major), you’ll have the skills and insights to shape and lead successful businesses. Because of our specialist food and ecosystems focus, you’ll be particularly attractive to agribusinesses. Added courses in Business and Sustainability, Supply Chain Management or Hotel and Tourism Management will multiply your competitive edge.
The ability to go and have in-depth chats with my lecturers was really great. I look back and think being at Lincoln was the best part of my life.
Jordan Pentecost
Bachelor of Commerce, Postgraduate Diploma in Finance
Upon successful completion of this degree programme, you will be awarded a Bachelor of Commerce with a Global Business major.
Programme information
University Entrance through NCEA or an approved, equivalent qualification.
If you have an overseas qualification, you can find out more about entry requirements here.
If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about English language requirements.
Recommended preparation
- Accounting
- Computing
- Economics
- English (highly recommended)
- Māori Studies
- Maths / Statistics
Summary of Regulations
All of the following:
- Pass at least 360 credits (24 courses)
- Pass all compulsory courses
- Complete no more than 165 credits (11 courses ) at the 100 level
- Pass at least 75 credits (5 courses) at the 300 level
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the Domestic Fees Calculator or viewing the International Fees.
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)*
There are also options for starting in summer semesters. But the range of courses available would be limited.
*Please obtain course advice if you’re considering this option.
There may be an opportunity to add an additional major or minor to your study programme. Please refer to the programme course advisor for further information.
Graduate Attributes refer to the knowledge, skills, and values that you gain from completing your qualification. These high-level qualities will prepare you for career success, further study or research and making a valuable contribution to society in your chosen field. Attributes in italics apply to the Majors, the others apply to the BCom core courses.
Knowledge
- Explain the importance and the role of organisations and their embeddedness in Global Value Chains, and the contributions made by various commerce disciplines in creating value and sustaining superior performance in these organisations and chains.
- Demonstrate knowledge of functions, structures and operations and their interactions within global business.
- Explain the key principles and process of management with specific reference to the internationalisation of management.
- Explain the key principles and process of management with specific reference to human capital, strategy and sustainability in a global context.
- Explain the specificities of land-based industries with respect to internationalisation.
Skills
- Investigate and learn new concepts throughout their working lives.
- Evaluate and address the most important challenges facing global businesses.
- Synthesise relevant information from a variety of reputable sources in order to make sound decisions. Be self-reliant and capable of forming opinions that they can believe in, defend with logic and integrity, and gain support for.
- Develop solutions for balancing internal and global stakeholder requirements with business needs to create shared value.
Values
- Identify the impact of business decisions on the environment and society, including cultural values of all stakeholders.
- Explain the importance of conducting business to the highest standards in an ethical and professional framework.
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Entry requirements
University Entrance through NCEA or an approved, equivalent qualification.
If you have an overseas qualification, you can find out more about entry requirements here.
If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about English language requirements.
Recommended preparation
- Accounting
- Computing
- Economics
- English (highly recommended)
- Māori Studies
- Maths / Statistics
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Regulations and fees
Summary of Regulations
All of the following:
- Pass at least 360 credits (24 courses)
- Pass all compulsory courses
- Complete no more than 165 credits (11 courses ) at the 100 level
- Pass at least 75 credits (5 courses) at the 300 level
What's it going to cost?
Learn more by using the Domestic Fees Calculator or viewing the International Fees.
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Intake semesters
You can start studying in either:
- Semester 1 (late February)
- Semester 2 (mid-July)*
There are also options for starting in summer semesters. But the range of courses available would be limited.
*Please obtain course advice if you’re considering this option.
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Additional majors
There may be an opportunity to add an additional major or minor to your study programme. Please refer to the programme course advisor for further information.
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Graduate Attributes
Graduate Attributes refer to the knowledge, skills, and values that you gain from completing your qualification. These high-level qualities will prepare you for career success, further study or research and making a valuable contribution to society in your chosen field. Attributes in italics apply to the Majors, the others apply to the BCom core courses.
Knowledge
- Explain the importance and the role of organisations and their embeddedness in Global Value Chains, and the contributions made by various commerce disciplines in creating value and sustaining superior performance in these organisations and chains.
- Demonstrate knowledge of functions, structures and operations and their interactions within global business.
- Explain the key principles and process of management with specific reference to the internationalisation of management.
- Explain the key principles and process of management with specific reference to human capital, strategy and sustainability in a global context.
- Explain the specificities of land-based industries with respect to internationalisation.
Skills
- Investigate and learn new concepts throughout their working lives.
- Evaluate and address the most important challenges facing global businesses.
- Synthesise relevant information from a variety of reputable sources in order to make sound decisions. Be self-reliant and capable of forming opinions that they can believe in, defend with logic and integrity, and gain support for.
- Develop solutions for balancing internal and global stakeholder requirements with business needs to create shared value.
Values
- Identify the impact of business decisions on the environment and society, including cultural values of all stakeholders.
- Explain the importance of conducting business to the highest standards in an ethical and professional framework.
Programme Structure
Year 1
Semester 1 courses
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Semester 1 courses
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Introduction to Commercial Law
15 credits
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Principles of Management
15 credits
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Economies and Markets
15 credits
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{{ 'COMM 112' | except-last-word }} {{ 'COMM 112' | last-word }}
Financial Information for Business
15 credits
Semester 2 courses
Year 2
Semester 1 courses
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Semester 1 courses
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Organisation and Human Resource Management
15 credits
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Elective
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Elective
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Elective
Semester 2 courses
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Semester 2 courses
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Management Accounting
15 credits
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{{ 'ECON 212' | except-last-word }} {{ 'ECON 212' | last-word }}
International Trade
15 credits
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{{ 'BMGT 211' | except-last-word }} {{ 'BMGT 211' | last-word }}
Productivity Management
15 credits
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Elective
Year 3
Semester 1 courses
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Semester 1 courses
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{{ 'BMGT 306' | except-last-word }} {{ 'BMGT 306' | last-word }}
Business Strategy
15 credits
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B Com Global Bus List A*
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Elective
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Elective
Semester 2 courses
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Semester 2 courses
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{{ 'BMGT 324' | except-last-word }} {{ 'BMGT 324' | last-word }}
International Management
15 credits
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B Com Global Bus List A*
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Elective
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Elective
- Compulsory courses
- Elective courses
- Refer to the list below
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*B Com Global Bus List A
Choose a minimum of two of the following courses:
Semester 2
- MGMT 341 - Integrated Agribusiness and Food Marketing Strategy 15 credits
- MGMT 340 - Agribusiness Strategic Management 15 credits
- MKTG 308 - Marketing New Zealand Products and Services 15 credits
- ECON 302 - International Economics 15 credits
- COMM 301 - Integrated Business Analysis 15 credits
- ECON 325 - The Economics of Food Markets and Policy 15 credits
This degree structure is indicative only. A course advisor will help you to select your electives and plan your degree. You can check out our courses to see what electives might interest you.
Programme contacts
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