Highlights
Tuition fee
40740 NZD / year
7700 NZD / year
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Tuition fee
40740 NZD / year
7700 NZD / year
Unknown
Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
Apply date
Anytime
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Apply date
Anytime
Unknown
Start date
Anytime
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Start date
Anytime
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Campus location
Dunedin, New Zealand
Campus location
Dunedin, New Zealand
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The degree of Doctor of Business Administration from University of Otago is awarded on the basis of submission of a thesis and the completion of coursework consisting of six papers. The coursework is an integral and constitutive part of the thesis research of the degree.

Overview

Key facts

The thesis should give evidence of the candidate's ability to carry out research, that the candidate has shown originality and independence and that the candidate has made a significant contribution to applied knowledge in the particular field. It is expected that some of the work in the thesis will be worthy of publication.

The Doctor of Business Administration programme from University of Otago is offered through a combination of Distance Learning and on-campus workshops in English from the University of Otago, Dunedin. Candidates must attend a one-week orientation workshop in Dunedin at the beginning of their first academic year, and must attend a four-day residential school, at the end of specified papers in the coursework component.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

  • Research Methodology
  • Socially Responsible Business 
  • Organisational Leadership for Change
  • Organisational Psychology
  • Globalisation and International Trade
  • Contemporary Issues in Finance

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months
  • Part-time
    • 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

  • Dunedin, New Zealand

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce).
  • 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).
  • Candidates will be selected on the basis of their previous academic record (normally with a grade average of at least B+), their graduate experience and academic achievements, their commitment to the field of business, evidence that they are committed to ongoing education, and reports from three referees.
  • Every applicant will normally have at least ten years of experience as a professional in business and demonstrate evidence of leadership in their field.
  • Every applicant must present evidence of ability for advanced level of academic study.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    40740 NZD / year
    40740 NZD / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    7700 NZD / year
    7700 NZD / year

Additional Details

  • Domestic fee: NZ $7,700 – NZ $9,500

Living costs

Dunedin

New Zealand
1000 - 2300 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Business Administration.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
University of Otago China Scholarship Council Doctoral Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
33624 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr Sulaiman Daud 125th Jubilee Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
33624 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
University of Otago Special Health Research Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
33624 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
University of Otago Pacific Islands Doctoral Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
33624 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
University of Otago City of Literature PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
33624 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand
Provided by university
Grant
32544 NZD
Deadline
Anytime
University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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