Overview
Combining a strong global perspective with the diversity of our classes and opportunities for international exchange to renowned universities worldwide, students are prepared for success in the highly competitive global economy.
Contact details
Email otagomba@otago.ac.nz
Website otago.ac.nz/mba
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma of Business Administration (PGDipBusAdmin)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Papers
See the full list of Business Administration Papers
Programme requirements
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
For the English Language version of the programme
Module | Papers |
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Phase 1 | BMBA 502 Marketing Note: One BMBA 500-level paper not listed in the schedule may be substituted for another BMBA 500-level paper, with the approval of the Director of Executive Programmes in Business.. |
Phase 2 | BUSI 540 Professional Consulting Engagement or papers to a minimum of 60 points from:
Note: A candidate, with approval from the Programme Director and the MBA Academic Leader may substitute alternative papers to a maximum of 60 points. * selected from approved papers normally at 400-level or higher. Entry into specific elective papers will be subject to approval by the head of the host department based on the background of the student applying and on performance in the relevant MBA core papers. |
For the Chinese Language version of the programme
Module | Papers |
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Phase 1 | CMBA 502 Marketing Note: One CMBA 500-level paper not listed in the schedule may be substituted for another CMBA 500-level paper, with the approval of the Director of Executive Programmes in Business.. |
Phase 2 | CBUS 540 Professional Consulting Engagement (60 points) Or papers to a minimum of 60 points from: CMBA 500-level papers*, excluding CMBA 501– 513 Or papers to a minimum of 60 points from: BMBA 500-level papers, excluding BMBA 501– 513** Or papers from an approved international exchange partner**. Papers to be taken through international exchange must be approved by the Programme Director and the MBA Academic Leader. * Not all papers are available every year |
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Papers | |
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Coursework |
Three compulsory 20-point papers
and three elective 20-point papers selected from
(not all elective papers will necessarily be offered each year) |
Note: Every paper must be passed with a grade of at least B+, and a confirmation presentation must be satisfactorily completed as part of the residential component of BDBA 906 Research Methodology II, before a candidate may proceed to the thesis component. |
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Thesis – for all candidates |
Preparation and submission of a scholarly work, based on research investigation, which demonstrates academic prowess and the integration of an industry report with business theory. It may include a professional business case, reporting improvement or development of a specific business area. |