Master of Entrepreneurship (MEntr)
Overview
The Master of Entrepreneurship degree is a 15-month programme designed to support those with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to start an innovative new venture and who aspire to the entrepreneurial lifestyle. The Master of Entrepreneurship degree is based upon the premise that the knowledge and skills needed to survive and thrive in business can be taught while the attitudes required of entrepreneurs can be identified and encouraged.
Regulations for the Degree of Master of Entrepreneurship (MEntr)
1 Admission to the Programme
(a) Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce) who must be satisfied that the candidate has the ability and experience to complete the degree.
(b) Every applicant must normally be a graduate or have an alternative professional qualification.
(c) In exceptional circumstances, an applicant who is not a graduate may be considered on the basis of alternative qualifications or satisfactory training and experience in management or administration in business or other entrepreneurial activity. Such preparation must be equivalent to a degree, and the candidate must provide evidence of ability to undertake advanced level academic study. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce) may require a candidate to pass one or more prescribed papers either before admission to or concurrently with the programme.
(d) Applicants may be expected to have first obtained a satisfactory result in the Graduate Management Admission Test.
(e) An applicant for the degree will be required to attend an interview with the Director of Entrepreneurship.
2 Structure of the Programme
(a) Every programme of study shall satisfy the requirements set out in the MEntr Schedule.
(b) A candidate must pass the required papers in Part A sequentially.
(c) A candidate without sufficient grounding in specific areas may be directed by the Director of Entrepreneurship either to:
(i) attend short programmes of instruction, or
(ii) carry out prescribed reading and study.
A formal examination may be required.
(d) Before commencing the business incubation requirements of the programme, a candidate shall obtain approval from the Director of Entrepreneurship for the business idea, the mentors and supervisor(s) and the proposed approach.
(e) A candidate may not present a paper or a project report that has previously been accepted for another qualification.
3 Duration of the Programme
A candidate must complete the requirements of the degree within 15 months of commencing the programme. The programme is not available part-time.
4 Withdrawal from the Programme
A candidate who withdraws from the programme may be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce in Entrepreneurship provided that all the papers in Part A of the MEntr Schedule have been successfully completed.
5 Examination
(a) The report on business incubation shall be assessed by at least two examiners. If the incubation report is assessed as unsatisfactory on first submission, the examiners may recommend to the Director of Entrepreneurship that it be revised and resubmitted by a specific date.
(b) Where the examiners cannot agree on a result for the incubation report, the Director of Entrepreneurship should so report to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce) who shall arrive at a decision after taking such advice as he or she deems to be sufficient.
6 Level of Award of the Degree
The degree may be awarded with distinction or with credit.
7 Variations
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.
Note: An application for admission to the programme is required; this is separate from the enrolment process. Applications should reach the Division of Commerce by 10 December. Late applications will be considered.
MEntr Schedule
Subjects and Papers for the Degree
The programme of study is to include all 198 points from the following list:
| Paper | Title | Points |
|---|---|---|
Part ASix required papers | ||
| ENTR 401 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 18 |
| ENTR 402 | Feasibility Analysis | 18 |
| ENTR 403 | Finance for Entrepreneurs | 18 |
| ENTR 404 | New Venture Planning | 18 |
| ENTR 406 | Marketing and Selling | 18 |
| ENTR 407 | Managing for Growth | 18 |
| plus one of | ||
| ENTR 408 | Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship | 18 |
| ENTR 409 | Arts and Entrepreneurship | 18 |
| ENTR 410 | Social Entrepreneurship | 18 |
Part B | ||
| ENTR 425 | Report on Business Incubation | 72 |
Note: Subject to approval from the Director of Entrepreneurship, up to six students not enrolled for the MEntr Programme, but otherwise qualified for admission, may enrol for each of the papers in Part A. The normal prerequisites for the papers may be waived for such students.
Subject Area
Further Information
Further information about the Master of Entrpreneurship degree is available at http://www.otago.ac.nz/entrepreneurship, or by email entrepreneurship@business.otago.ac.nz.
