Overview
A supervised dissertation presenting the results of an original research project on a relevant topic in the student’s area of interest within health management.
This paper gives the student the opportunity to:
- Develop an understanding of the process of planning
- Develop and carry out a research project under supervision
- Work on a topic of interest within the broad context of Health Management
- And apply course methods and principles independently of course teaching
About this paper
| Paper title | Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Health Management |
| EFTS | 0.5 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(On campus)
Semester 1 (On campus) Semester 1 (On campus) Semester 2 (On campus) Semester 2 (On campus) Semester 2 (On campus) Full Year (On campus) Full Year (On campus) Full Year (On campus) 1st Non standard period (25 February 2026 - 20 February 2027) (On campus) 1st Non standard period (25 February 2026 - 20 February 2027) (On campus) 1st Non standard period (25 February 2026 - 20 February 2027) (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (7 July 2026 - 19 June 2027) (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (7 July 2026 - 19 June 2027) (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (7 July 2026 - 19 June 2027) (On campus) 3rd Non standard period (26 February 2026 - 22 August 2026) (On campus) 3rd Non standard period (25 February 2026 - 22 August 2026) (On campus) 3rd Non standard period (25 February 2026 - 22 August 2026) (On campus) 4th Non standard period (7 July 2026 - 2 January 2027) (On campus) 4th Non standard period (7 July 2026 - 2 January 2027) (On campus) 4th Non standard period (7 July 2026 - 2 January 2027) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $6,973.50 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MHealSc
- Eligibility
- The University of Otago expects those proceeding to a Master's qualification to have attained a good B grade average overall (73%) for the PGDipHealMgt.
- Contact
Christchurch Campus publichealth.christchurch@otago.ac.nz
Dunedin Campus researchstudentadmin-psm@otago.ac.nz
Wellington Campus publichealth.wellington@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- Supervision varies according to each student.
- Teaching Arrangements
- Approach the relevant department to discuss your topic and supervision. Once you have commenced your dissertation, regular meetings with your supervisor/s will be arranged.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Graduates will have developed research skills that may be applied in Health Management settings.
Overview
A supervised dissertation presenting the results of an original research project on a relevant topic in the student’s area of interest within health management.
This paper gives the student the opportunity to:
- Develop an understanding of the process of planning
- Develop and carry out a research project under supervision
- Work on a topic of interest within the broad context of Health Management
- And apply course methods and principles independently of course teaching
About this paper
| Paper title | Dissertation |
|---|---|
| Subject | Health Management |
| EFTS | 0.5 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1
(On campus)
Semester 1 (On campus) Semester 1 (On campus) Semester 2 (On campus) Semester 2 (On campus) Semester 2 (On campus) Full Year (On campus) Full Year (On campus) Full Year (On campus) 1st Non standard period (On campus) 1st Non standard period (On campus) 1st Non standard period (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (On campus) 3rd Non standard period (On campus) 3rd Non standard period (On campus) 3rd Non standard period (On campus) 4th Non standard period (On campus) 4th Non standard period (On campus) 4th Non standard period (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MHealSc
- Eligibility
- The University of Otago expects those proceeding to a Master's qualification to have attained a good B grade average overall (73%) for the PGDipHealMgt.
- Contact
Christchurch Campus publichealth.uoc@otago.ac.nz
Dunedin Campus researchstudentadmin-psm@otago.ac.nz
Wellington Campus: publichealth.uow@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- Supervision varies according to each student.
- Teaching Arrangements
- Approach the relevant department to discuss your topic and supervision. Once you have commenced your dissertation, regular meetings with your supervisor/s will be arranged.
- Textbooks
Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Graduates will have developed research skills that may be applied in Health Management settings.