The Master of Business Administration (University of Otago MBA) degree is an intensive two-phase program. Phase One comprises ten months of on-campus study of core papers.
This is followed by a highly flexible Phase Two of on-campus electives, international exchange, or a business project. Phase Two can range from six to twelve months.
The program takes on a strong global perspective.
Together with the diversity of the university classes and opportunities for international exchange to renowned universities worldwide, the university prepares students for success in the highly competitive global economy.
The university's comprehensive MBA program also goes well beyond the academic syllabus to include career development guidance, practical experience, and networking activities.
Lecturers in the Otago MBA program are drawn from three areas - the University, other reputable global business schools, and consultants or business practitioners.
They are carefully selected for both academic excellence and strong practical experience in running successful businesses.
The small class size ensures a large degree of personal mentoring and guidance from the staff.
The style of learning is highly interactive, and participants learn as much from one another as from the course leader or facilitator.
Students are assigned to teams, which reflect the diversity of professional and educational backgrounds, demographics, and work style preferences.
These teams work together on projects, presentations, and assignments to apply business knowledge learned in academic class in real-life settings, as well as hone skills such as time management, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
The course commences each year in early March. Student applications are processed as they are received on a rolling basis, and we will endeavor to complete the application process within a month.
As class size is small and seats are limited, applicants are advised to submit their application early to secure their place.
International students are reminded to allow sufficient time to make travel arrangements and visa applications if required.
Also, the full-time Otago MBA requires a minimum Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score as part of the entry requirement and students need to plan for this if they have not already done so.
$60,915
| Cost of living | 1 person | $4,140 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $18,696 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $42,219 |
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.
The University of Otago Language Centre English for Otago program offers a pathway for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students to meet the English language requirements.
If you are not sitting the English for Otago entrance exam, these are the entrance requirements:
| Course | Test | Entrance requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate programme | IELTS | 6.0 (no band below 5.5) |
| IELTS Online | 6.0 (no band below 5.5) | |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 (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. |
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, three years’ work experience, interview, CV, and GMAT or the Otago MBA test.
Applicants who wish to enter the program from the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration program will be exempted from the provisions of regulation 1(c) if they have average grades of at least B+ (75%-79.9%) in the six papers taken for the diploma.
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