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    Master of Business Administration

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    Dunedin, NZMBAIn-person18 months
    NZ$72,612.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    25
    Cohort
    students

    Master of Business Administration at University of Otago is a 18-month, in-person MBA program based in Dunedin, NZ. Tuition is NZ$72,612.

    About the program

    Intensive two-phase programme with Phase One core papers covering key business areas including business law, markets, leadership, economics, accounting, finance, strategy, and international business. Phase Two offers electives, international exchange, or business project.

    Focus: coursework
    Top 200 (QS World University Rankings) | #1 in New Zealand (QS World University Rankings)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    March 2027
    Nov 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GMAT
    required
    Min A 550+ GMAT score or a 'pass' in the Otago MBA Admissions Test
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21 (postgraduate requirement; institution code 9483, no MyBest scores)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min Overall score of 6.5, no individual band below 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    3 years Post Study Work Visa (NZ)

    NZ$24,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Business Administration at University of Otago cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Business Administration at University of Otago is NZ$72,612.
    Is Master of Business Administration at University of Otago online or in-person?
    Master of Business Administration at University of Otago is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Business Administration at University of Otago take to complete?
    Master of Business Administration at University of Otago is structured around 18 months.
    How large is the Master of Business Administration at University of Otago cohort?
    Master of Business Administration at University of Otago typically enrolls around 25 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Business Administration at University of Otago?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Business Administration at University of Otago: 3 years Post Study Work Visa (NZ)