Program Overview

Business Navigators: Leadership Pathway

The Business Navigators: Leadership pathway is designed to develop the skills necessary to inspire and lead others. This program is part of the University of Auckland's offerings and is tailored to provide a comprehensive learning experience.

Customised Courses

The program consists of three stages, each with a specific course:

• Stage 1: BUSINESS 113 - Business Navigators 1: Explores pathways for growing sustainable ventures through innovation, entrepreneurship, and international market expansion. It integrates marketing, operations, commercial law, and management perspectives using live New Zealand business cases.
• Stage 2: BUSINESS 203 - Business Navigators 2: Tackles grand challenges facing business and society through consultancy frameworks and industry engagement. It explores areas including leadership, sustainability, and the future of work using live New Zealand business cases.
• Stage 3: Stage 3 Capstone Course - Business Navigators 3: A capstone course where students complete a challenging Leadership project, drawing on the skills and knowledge gained in their degree to date.

Extracurricular Activities

Participation in extracurricular activities is a key component of the program. These include:

• Passport to Business
• Business Navigators Club activities
• Case Club competitions
• Velocity challenges
• Dean's Leadership Award (exclusive to Business Navigators Leadership and Scholarship pathway students in the final year of their degree)
• Exclusive talks, presentations, and events

To complete the program, students must accumulate a minimum of 60 hours of extracurricular activities deemed eligible for the program each calendar year over the duration of their degree(s) and submit a written reflection on these activities near the end of their degree(s).

Community-Building Activities

The program fosters community through Business Navigators Club activities, talks, presentations, and other events designed to enhance the learning experience and provide networking opportunities.

Testimonial

A current student, Yushin Doh, Bachelor of Commerce (first year) with majors in Accounting and Finance, shared their experience with the Business Navigators program, highlighting the development of not only academic skills but also confidence in public speaking and professional interactions.

Program Details

• Related Programs: The Bachelor of Commerce and conjoint degrees by faculty are related to the Business Navigators program.
• Research Areas: While specific research areas within the Business Navigators program are not detailed, the University of Auckland's research focus includes innovation, value creation, succeeding in international markets, productivity, sustainable business, leadership, governance, and inclusive capitalism.

University Information

The University of Auckland, where the Business Navigators program is offered, provides a comprehensive educational experience with various faculties, research opportunities, and campus facilities. The university is committed to learning, teaching, and research excellence, offering students a rich and supportive environment in which to grow academically and professionally.