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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Entrepreneurship (MEntr) (Coursework)

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Entrepreneurship (MEntr) (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $53,291 NZD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    15 months

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    70 out of 100

Highlights
Project

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-October-2022 2022-10-31
Winter-July 30-April-2023 2023-04-30
Fall-February 31-October-2023 2023-10-31
Winter-July 30-April-2024 2024-04-30

Overview

Master of Entrepreneurship (MEntr)

The Master of Entrepreneurship at the University of Otago is a 15-month programme ideal for recent graduates or professionals wishing to start a new venture or to expand their employment prospects.

Phase 1 is comprised of seven papers block delivered on campus over one-week periods. Phase 2 involves the development of a comprehensive new venture business report.

The MEntr will appeal to those seeking flexible study options who wish to develop their business skills and entrepreneurial mindset.

 

Structure of the Programme

  1. Every programme of study consist of approved papers from the schedule of papers available for the degree of Master of Entrepreneurship to the value of 180 points.
  2. A candidate must normally pass all papers in Part A before commencing Part B.
  3. With prior approval from the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce), papers worth up to a maximum of 60 points in a relevant subject offered by another tertiary institution, may be granted transfer credit for equivalent paper(s) within the programme.
  4. A candidate shall, before commencing the investigation to be described in the business project, secure the approval of the Programme Director concerned for the proposed course of the investigation.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$71,987

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $4,140
Accommodation 1 bed room $18,696
Tuition 1 person $53,291

Hourly wage

Min wage

21.20 NZD / 1 hour

in New Zealand every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Educational Credential Evaluators report (ECE) (If required)
  • Proof of your identity (Full name, date of birth, and nationality)
  • Certified/notarised copy (passport or birth certificate)
  • English Language Proficiency (If Available)
  • CV
  • Essay and Biography
  • Statement of interest

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

90
-
listening
21
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.

Pearson Test of English Academic Online is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing in semesters 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.

 

Don’t meet the English language requirements?

The University of Otago Language Centre English for Otago program offers a pathway for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students to meet the English language requirements.

 

Entrance requirements if you are not sitting the English for Otago entrance exam

If you are not sitting the English for Otago entrance exam, these are the entrance requirements:

CourseTestEntrance requirement
Postgraduate programmeIELTS6.0 (no band below 5.5)
 IELTS Online6.0 (no band below 5.5)
 TOEFL iBT80 (writing 20)
TOEFL iBT Home Edition is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.
 Pearson Test of English (Academic)PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42.
Pearson Test of English Academic Online is currently accepted for applications for intakes commencing in semester 2 2022 and 2023 intakes.

Study period

  • October 2022 intake: 15 weeks
  • February, July, and October 2023 intakes: 12 weeks

Academic background and requirement

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with B (70%-74.9%) grades in the final year, have an alternative professional qualification or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Commerce). 

Emphasis is also placed on the life experiences and “entrepreneurial talent” of applicants.

Career opportunities

  • Business Manager
  • Finance Manager
  • Financial Analyst
  • Chief Executive Officer

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