The Bachelor of Commerce degree program enables each student to develop his or her own interests in business and related subjects. Students are able to create individualised courses using a range of papers offered across teaching departments in the School of Business and University as a whole. Students have the flexibility within the BCom degree to combine two specialisations and graduate with a double major.

The International Business major offers students the opportunity to combine the study of key international business issues with the study of language and cultural issues.

On completing the degree students will possess the following attributes:

• An understanding of the principles of international business

• An appreciation of New Zealand's position in the global business environment

• The ability to evaluate financial, managerial, economic, organisational and marketing issues in a global context

• The ability to take an interdisciplinary approach to international business

• The ability to communicate effectively with customers and suppliers in different countries

• A good working knowledge of their chosen language including business situations

• A sensitivity to different cultures and the ethical issues facing companies operating in a global environment

• The ability to work effectively in small multicultural groups.