Asia New Zealand Foundation

Tracking study series of Asian business graduates: First report launched

In August 2008, Asia:NZ commissioned International Student Ministries of New Zealand to begin a longitudinal tracking study of Asia-born New Zealand-trained business graduates. Using repeat surveys and in-depth interviews over three years (2008-2010), the study examines the role that these graduates play in the development of New Zealand-Asia business relationships.

This first report discusses preliminary findings from the initial online survey of 131 students and 40 in-depth interviews. Of those surveyed, 71 percent indicated that they had enjoyed studying in New Zealand, and just over half said that their studies had matched their expectations.