Postgraduate Programmes
Welcome to postgraduate study at the University of Otago, School of Business.
As a postgraduate student at the School of Business you'll actively engage with academic and research staff, and if undertaking a taught programme, learn in small, discussion-based classes.
We offer a broad range of postgraduate programmes from one-year diplomas through to research & taught masters, and PhD degrees completed over several years.
Postgraduate Business Programmes
Diploma for Graduates
One-year programme to enhance existing qualifications or experience, or as a bridge to postgraduate study
Postgraduate Diploma of Commerce (PGDipCom)
One-year advanced coursework programme
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Informatics (PGDipHealInf)
One-year advanced coursework programme
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
15-month (min) - 21-month (max) general management MBA programme
Master of Business (MBus)
18-month programme consisting of advanced papers and applied research project
Master of Commerce (MCom)
One-year thesis-only research degree
Master of Entrepreneurship (MEntr)
15-month programme consisting of coursework modules and business incubation project
Master of Tourism (MTour)
12 Month taught masters degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Three-year thesis-only research degree
Postgraduate Information & Resources
Find information and resources available to postgraduate students at the School of Business on the Postgraduate Resources pages.
Read the latest edition of the The Otago Post - an e-newsletter for those considering postgraduate study at Otago.
Find further information on the University of Otago Postgraduate Studies pages, or request a postgraduate Information Pack.
Contact a School of Business postgraduate department representative here.
Postgraduate Enrolment & Application
As a postgraduate student you are required to enrol with the University of Otago and also apply to the School of Business for admission to a programme of study. Application forms for postgraduate business courses can be found in the Downloads & Resources section of this website.
University of Otago Enrolment
If you have further questions, contact:
University Information Centre
PO Box 56
Dunedin
New Zealand
0800 80 80 98 (callers within New Zealand only)
+ 64 3 479 7000 (callers outside New Zealand)
Email university@otago.ac.nz
