Otago MBA Information and Structure
The full-time Otago MBA at the accredited University of Otago School of Business offers students a global perspective from the edge of the world!
The Otago MBA is distinguished by its small classes, truly international mix of high achievers, and its stunning location on the beautiful South Island of New Zealand.
Phase One
Phase Two
Phase One involves nine months of full-time study consisting of a core MBA curriculum of theoretical and applied courses delivered on campus at the University of Otago.
Key features:
- Career Development Programme
- Individual business mentors
- Executive speakers
- A real-life group consultancy project (Live Case Study)
- Social and networking events
Small Classes, Big Ideas
Otago MBA students share their New Zealand MBA experience with a tightly-knit group. Our small classes of up to 40 students promise:
- faculty who get to know each student
- a friendly, service-focused experience
- in-depth discussion based learning
- a business mentor for every student
- strong connections and lifelong friendships
- more opportunities to practise new skills.
Admission into the Otago MBA is rigorously managed to preserve our signature small classes, as well as ensuring a diverse range of backgrounds is represented.
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Global Perspective
Each Otago MBA class is guaranteed to be a rich multicultural mix of people from a variety of sector backgrounds.
- Students build a wide ranging and valuable international network.
- Cultural awareness and understanding is developed in the course of study.
- Varied perspectives are valued and seen as a strength in building business relationships.
- Common threads in global business are reinforced.
Many components of the Otago MBA such as a dedicated International Business course, and the popular International Exchange option with one of our partner universities, reinforce our students’ global awareness.
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Phase Two offers flexibility and choice. In addition to receiving a broad foundation in all areas of general management, students choose options that fit a variety of interests and individual situations.
- Elective specialisation
- Take a selection of high-level courses offered at the University of Otago School of Business
- Apply for an International Exchange at one of many MBA partner universities around the world
- Undertake a selection of courses by distance with our accredited online partner.
- MBA Business Project
A major in-company business consulting project that can be undertaken with any company, anywhere in the world
