Online Asia Pacific Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

The programme offers a strategic understanding of contemporary political and economic developments in the Asia Pacific region. It is offered via the Web to candidates who may not be able to attend a conventional campus-based course because of travel, work and/or family commitments, or the lack of an appropriate programme in their country of residence.

Entry Requirements

Good honours degree or other equivalent qualifications/work experience

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Today's businesses face unprecedented challenges and opportunities in a rapidly changing global marketplace, and the global economy has a major impact on our daily lives. The products we use, the financial transactions we undertake, and our jobs are all subject to international business decisions. Understanding these impacts allows us to operate more effectively in society and in business.

The International Business major equips you with the skills and knowledge necessary to confront the challenges of an increasingly volatile global economy. You'll examine both theoretical and practical aspects of international business activities through extensive use of real life examples and case studies.

The International Business programme within the College of Business offers an innovative outlook alongside a comprehensive range of papers. Together with a focus on the global environment's impact on the functional areas of international business, the programme considers areas such as cross-cultural management, international business strategy, the political economy of international business, regional economic integration, and contemporary issues relevant to the study of international business. The programme has a strong focus on the Asia-Pacific business environment and its impact on Australasian business organisations.

As part of New Zealand’s largest business school, Massey’s International Business programme benefits from being located within a business management teaching environment. The programme is closely linked to other discipline areas, such as management, small business and entrepreneurship, human resource management, economics, finance, business information systems, and marketing. Students can also draw from Massey’s range of European and Asian languages and cross-cultural studies.

Entry Requirements

There are no special entry requirements for the International Business programme beyond those that qualify you for study at the University. In order to widen your choice of papers, or to fit in with your other commitments, you may opt for a mix of internal and extramural papers.

Other Fees

Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

Textbooks

Incidental Unit Fees

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The Bachelor of International and Language Studies is a four year degree. The degree comprises units with a global perspective from several disciplines. Topical issues include global security, earth in crisis, Islamic studies, cross-cultural communication, trade, the European Union, and Australia's relations with the US, Asia and the Pacific Islands. Students must major in Languages and then choose one of the following: Global Politics and Peace or Societies. Students can choose one language and its culture to an advanced level (Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese or Spanish). In-country experience and language skills are valued by prospective employers and students have found it immensely rewarding.

For both language and non-language students there is scope to do an overseas exchange trimester with one of UNE's partners in North America, Europe or Asia. There is also the option of applying for the Bachelor of International Studies with Honours after completing this course. Honours comprises coursework and thesis on a topic of interest to the student. This degree can be studied both on and off campus. The teaching of linguistics and languages, in particular, at UNE is done with cutting edge technology.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the Bachelor of International and Language Studies can be sought after 96 credit points (including at least 24 credit points in a single language) in the program for the Bachelor of International Studies have successfully been completed.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

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The Bachelor of International Studies is a three year degree. The degree comprises units with a global perspective from several disciplines. Topical issues include global security, earth in crisis, Islamic studies, cross-cultural communication, trade, the European Union, and Australia's relations with the US, Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Students choose two from three majors to specialise in areas of their choice such as Global Politics and Peace; Societies (featuring sociology, development and religion); and Languages.

Language can be undertaken in the first year. If students elect to major in Languages they can do one language and its culture to an advanced level (Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese or Spanish). Students who undertake the Languages major have the opportunity of transferring, after completion of 96 credit points, to the four-year Bachelor of International and Language Studies and studying abroad for a year. In-country experience and language skills are valued by prospective employers and students have found it immensely rewarding. Please note that in-country experience is currently not available for those students undertaking Spanish but development of such a program is under investigation.

For both language and non-language students there is scope to do an overseas exchange trimester with one of UNE's partners in North America, Europe or Asia.

There is also the option of applying for the Bachelor of International Studies with Honours after completing the Bachelor of International Studies or Bachelor of International and Language Studies. Honours comprises coursework and thesis on a topic of interest to the student.

This degree can be studied both on and off campus. The teaching of linguistics and languages, in particular, at UNE is done with cutting edge technology.

Entry Requirements

Assumed knowledge is any two units of English.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

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Anthropology is the study of what it means to be human through the lens of cultural diversity. Sociology examines how human actions in modern societies are shaped by social groups and by wider social, economic and political pressures. Both fields share a common interest in the comparative study of human societies in all their historical and contemporary variations.

This major draws upon the combined strengths of the closely related fields of anthropology and sociology to enhance interdisciplinary research and professional practice. You will focus on local and global contexts, particularly in Australia, South Asia, South-East Asia and East Asia and the Pacific.
You will explore how cultural practices, institutions, social groups and everyday life are being transformed in the context of globalised communication, economic, political and environmental change.

You will also learn practical and conceptual skills to respond to global and local change. This major allows you to explore contemporary issues including family, sport, gender relations, media, education, work and economic change, community development, health, crime and human rights.

The anthropology and sociology major is offered as part of the Bachelor of Arts. You can enhance your studies with a secondary major or choose from a range of elective units to support your career goals.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to submit a portfolio. Refer to humanities.curtin.edu.au/portfolio for details.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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