About the course

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree involves original and sustained research, mentored by an academic supervisor. It’s an opportunity to make new discoveries, address some of the big issues of our time, challenge yourself, and develop a mix of transferable and specialised skills. Give your career an edge with a postgraduate qualification in the dynamics of global business and export management. You'll deepen your understanding of the process of international business—how businesses invest, engage and trade across borders. You can tailor your studies to your own interests and career goals. Advance your analytical and research skills alongside your knowledge of the international business environment, global strategy, multinational enterprise management, export management and cross-cultural communication and negotiation. Victoria University has one of the most respected International Business programmes in New Zealand and produces professionals highly valued by New Zealand government agencies and organisations, and global enterprises and consulting firms. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Trimester 2 (July), 2022	Wellington
Trimester 2 (July), 2022	Wellington
Trimester 2 (July), 2022	Wellington
Trimester 3 (November), 2022	Wellington
Trimester 3 (November), 2022	Wellington
Trimester 3 (November), 2022	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2023	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2023	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2023	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2024	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2024	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2024	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2025	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2025	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2025	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2026	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2026	Wellington
Open intake available throughout 2026	Wellington

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria's English language requirements are strict and are not negotiable. If you do not provide evidence of meeting these requirements any Offer of Place will be issued as conditional, which will affect your ability to obtain a student visa. These requirements are outlined below:

　　IELTS overall band of 6.5, no sub-score below 6, or

　　TOEFL 575 with (preferably) a TWE of 5, or 237 on the computer-based test, or 90 on the internet-based test with a minimum of 20 in writing, or

　　a minimum of two ratings of 5 and two ratings of 4 in the Victoria University Certificate of Proficiency in English test,

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Victoria University of Wellington. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

　　Pathway options to study at this institution

　　

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