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 (26 February 2025 - 21 February 2026) (On campus) 1st Non standard period (26 February 2025 - 21 February 2026) (On campus) 1st Non standard period (26 February 2025 - 21 February 2026) (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (8 July 2025 - 20 June 2026) (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (8 July 2025 - 20 June 2026) (On campus) 2nd Non standard period (8 July 2025 - 20 June 2026) (On campus) 3rd Non standard period (26 February 2025 - 23 August 2025) (On campus) 3rd Non standard period (26 February 2025 - 23 August 2025) (On campus) 3rd Non standard period (26 February 2025 - 23 August 2025) (On campus) 4th Non standard period (8 July 2025 - 3 January 2026) (On campus) 4th Non standard period (8 July 2025 - 3 January 2026) (On campus) 4th Non standard period (8 July 2025 - 3 January 2026) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $6,579.00 |
| 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.