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    Overview

    Students work with clients to understand their business and apply course materials to a real business problem. Both the ability to manage the project process and final report are marked.

    The BUSI 540 business project is one of the electives and highlights of the Otago MBA programme: a chance to perform on a big stage and gain top-notch networking experience. BUSI 540 is framed as a professional consulting engagement aligned with your career ambition to help you gain access to the right industry, company or professional network.

    About this paper

    Paper title Professional Consulting Engagement
    Subject Business Administration
    EFTS 0.5
    Points 60 points
    Teaching period(s) 2nd Non standard period (22 January 2024 - 28 April 2024) (Distance learning)
    4th Non standard period (24 June 2024 - 29 September 2024) (Distance learning)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $9,687.00
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Restriction
    CBUS 540
    Limited to
    MBA
    Eligibility
    Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
    Contact

    mba.manager@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    mba.manager@otago.ac.nz

    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, interdisciplinary perspective, lifelong learning, communication, critical thinking, cultural understanding, ethics, environmental literacy, information literacy, research, self-motivation.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will:

    • Demonstrate the ability to add value to a high-profile business
    • Accelerate an existing career or make the transition to a new career
    • Gain a self-defining experience and accomplishment they will long remember

    Timetable

    2nd Non standard period (22 January 2024 - 28 April 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    4th Non standard period (24 June 2024 - 29 September 2024)

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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