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Prospective Students

MBA Programme Fees

Fees for 2014/5 will be confirmed later this year.

Full-time fees 2013-4

NZD $43,500 for International Students
NZD $36,000 for Domestic Students

Part-Time Fees

Domestic 2013

Core papers (15 points) NZD $1800
BMBA 530 (30 points) NZD $3600
BUSI 540 (60 points) NZD $7200
BMBA 550 (60 points) NZD $7200

International 2013

Core papers (15 points) NZD $2175
BMBA 530 (30 points) NZD $4350
BUSI 540 (60 points) NZD $8700
BMBA 550 (60 points) NZD $8700

Additional information about fees

Fees are assessed each year and annual increases (or decreases) are expected to be modest. Under current circumstances this would be in the order of 5%.
Fees are inclusive of 15% GST (New Zealand Goods and Services Tax).
Tuition fees do not include any of the University’s sundry charges. Please see below for indicative sundry charges.
Some costs such as additional or specialised printing, stationary, and special events or trips are not included in the fee.
Part-time students pay fees prevailing at the time of enrolment for each individual paper.
More information about fees at Otago.

Student Services Fee

The annual Student Services Fee incorporates charges for a range of services which are charged in addition to the above fee. These services include:

Access to student gym facilities
Subsidised health and counselling services for domestic students
Access to OUSA support services and recreational facilities
Access to University recreation services
Internet access.

NZD $671.67 Student Services Fee for 2014

Those staying on campus in the second year (Phase Two) will be invoiced for a second annual Student Services Fee at that time. Those continuing off campus may apply for an exemption.

Visit the Student Services Fee section of the University of Otago website.

Comparatively, the Otago MBA in New Zealand is fantastic value for money.

For those considering coming to New Zealand from another country, the total investment required to complete the Otago MBA, including fees and all living costs (such as rent, food, power, and entertainment) is approximately NZD$70k.