Master of Business Administration in Dunedin New Zealand | University of Otago

University of Otago | Dunedin New Zealand
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD 63,328
(c. USD36,695.41)
Attendance
Full-time

The Otago Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a rigorous two-stage program. The first stage involves ten months of on-campus core coursework, followed by a customizable second stage that may include electives, international exchange programs, or business projects lasting six to twelve months. With its international outlook, diverse student body, and partnerships with top universities globally, the program equips graduates to thrive in today's competitive business world. Beyond academics, the Otago MBA offers career coaching, hands-on experience, and professional networking opportunities. Faculty members come from three sources: University professors, visiting scholars from leading business schools worldwide, and industry experts with proven business success. Small class sizes allow for personalized attention, while the interactive learning approach encourages peer-to-peer knowledge sharing. Students collaborate in diverse teams that mirror real-world professional environments, working together on projects and presentations to apply classroom concepts while developing essential skills like time management, conflict resolution, and analytical problem-solving.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).
Every applicant must either
be a graduate, or
hold an acceptable professional qualification, or
have experience in management or administration acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).
Applicants will be expected to have first obtained a satisfactory result in the Graduate Management Admission Test or the Otago MBA Admission Test.
Applicants who wish to enter the programme from the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration programme will be exempted from the provisions of regulation 1(c) if they have average grades of at least B+ in the six papers taken for the diploma.

IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21.

Tuition NZD 63,328

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