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International programmes

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International programmes


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International Study Tours and Executive Exchanges

Study tours and Executive Exchanges provide a unique opportunity for executive students, working professionals and government officials to compare and contrast economies; to learn about growth, strategy, operations in other countries and to experience other cultures.

Our expert team of academic and industry practitioners will work closely with you to customise a programme tailored to your specific needs.Recent study tours have focused on:innovation and entrepreneurship; information communication and technology; high value manufacturing and clean energy.

Through a variety of interactive sessions, site visits, case studies, industry insights, networking with thought leaders and cultural experiences, our international programme participants gain deep insights into the makeup of the New Zealand economy and how New Zealand competes successfully on the international stage. 

Our programmes are primarily held in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city and its commercial centre, at the University of Auckland Business School.

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Key themes

The overall objective is to explore, from a business point of view, the uniqueness of New Zealand, and areas of excellence where practice can be transferred.

  • Customer Discovery
  • Value Creation (in the primary industry)
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the NZ Context
  • International Competitiveness
  • Market Shaping
  • Engaged Leadership
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Why partner with us?

The New Zealand Success Story
The New Zealand Success Story

Our programmes showcase how an economy can compete effectively from the edge of the world. Programmes kicks off with an overview of the New Zealand and Maori (indigenous) economies followed by a deep dive into specialised areas

Internationally Recognised
Internationally Recognised

NZ’s world-ranked university – 82nd equal in QS World University Rankings. Our Business School is in the 1% of Business Schools worldwide holding Triple Crown accreditation from the leading international bodies: AACSB International, EFMD-EQUIS and AMBA.

Leading Academics and Industry Experts
Leading Academics and Industry Experts

Hear from New Zealand’s leading academic and industry experts on the study of complex systems and networks and what this tells us about why some regions and companies are more innovative than others.

Award Winning Facilities

Our programmes are delivered in the Business School’s stunning and modern Owen G Glenn Building.

Meaningful Company Visits
Meaningful Company Visits

Site visits to leading companies will bring theory to life enabling participants to see and explore the real-world challenges and opportunities. Study tours also include site visits to some of NZ’s leading companies in Auckland, Hamilton, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Taupo.

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Recent International Exchanges

Executive Education recently hosted a delegation from the Ministry of Finance from Indonesia for a customised ‘E-Learning Capability’ programme.
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MBA students from the Claremont Graduate University were given a broad spectrum view of the challenges facing a small, distant export-driving economy when they spent a week in New Zealand on their “Global Immersion”course.

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More information

To talk to us about international programmes, please contact:

Pavitra Ramaswamy

Pavitra Ramaswamy

Ph: (09) 923 4864
E: pavitra.ramaswamy@auckland.ac.nz


Cindy Bradley

Cindy Bradley

Ph: (09) 923 3771
E: cj.bradley@auckland.ac.nz