University of Otago

University of Otago, Otago Business School

Year Program Started
2016
Curriculum Description
The aim of the programme is to support students to resolve critical problems for businesses and industries through the application of research and theory in a business environment. Students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which they are encouraged to use in combination with their own experiences and skills. The degree is structured to allow candidates to continue working and to focus on specific business problems within their own workplace as part of their degree.
Program Description
Includes a core curriculum which explores the integration of theory and practice in contemporary business issues - Strong focus on solving problems which have direct relevance for students - Small class sizes - Interactive online teaching delivery - Personalised support from admission to submission of thesis - Strong supervision
Application requirements
Every applicant must either be a graduate with a bachelor's honours degree and a postgraduate diploma, or a master's degree in a business discipline, or in exceptional cases, have alternative equivalent qualifications acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce)