Business and Culture

In this course, students will reflect on their own participation in multiple cultural forms: ethnic, occupational, gendered, national, digital, global, temporal etc. They will hear from academics and practitioners about their experiences of culture and their advice on how to engage with cultures. Students will learn how to build connections with people in ways which respect cultural traditions and allow for reciprocal, mutually beneficial relationships to develop in their future occupations and workplaces.

15 points

Any 60 points. RP: ACCT102, ECON104, MGMT100

International Study Tour

This course focuses on understanding business practices and culture in an international context. Students will reflect on the similarities and differences between Aotearoa | New Zealand and host country business practices and culture and apply relevant theoretical frameworks and practical knowledge to undertake a project relating to a specific industry or opportunity in the host country. The course involves an international study tour and lectures delivered with a partner university, as well as business visits and immersion in the culture of these host organisations and countries.

15 points

(1) 60 points of which at least 30 points is from schedule V of the BCom including one of ECON104, ECON105, MGMT100 or MKTG100; (2) Subject to Associate Dean (Academic) approval.

MGMT228 and ECON228

Service Operations Management

This course examines service operations management, focusing on how organisations design, manage, and improve service delivery. As the service sector grows, effective operations management is essential for efficiency, customer satisfaction, and organisational success. New Zealand’s economy, heavily reliant on industries like tourism, healthcare, and retail, provides a unique context for exploring these concepts. Through real-world examples from public services, business-to-business operations, and hospitality, students will analyse key operational decisions, challenges, and strategies. Integrating process improvement and strategic operations management, the course offers a holistic view of service performance. By the end, students will gain practical insights into optimising processes, managing resources, and aligning operations with organisational goals.

15 points

(1) MGMT100 or MGMT170 and (2) STAT101

UC Employability Portfolio

The UC Employability Portfolio provides students with formal recognition of activities that increase their employability and their engagement with the community.

180 points

Applied Industry Practice

Apply your academic learning in a real-world professional setting through a supported internship experience that builds your confidence, skills, and career readiness. You'll gain hands-on industry insight, strengthen your communication and problem-solving abilities, and reflect critically on your development as an emerging professional. You will engage directly with real organisations and authentic problems, allowing you to apply theoretical knowledge in practice. This approach strengthens employability, deepens industry-relevant competencies. It also fosters reciprocal benefits, as industry partners gain fresh insights and solutions while contributing to the development of future talent.

15 points

Head of Department approval

ARTS395, ECON390, FINC390, MKTG390, MGMT390, ACCT364, INFO390, PACE395