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

Starting 2024-07-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-01-01 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

We welcome applications for PhD study and scholarships throughout the year. You may also choose to start your PhD study at any time during the year.

Language

English

Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Business Administration

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.

Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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.

Tuition Fee

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International

37304 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37304 NZD per year during 36 months.
National

7177 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7177 NZD per year during 36 months.

Part-time:

National: 3,588 NZD/year
International: 18,651 NZD/ year

Living costs for Dunedin

1000 - 2300 NZD /month

Living costs

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