About the course

Gain a business degree based in real-world knowledge. As organisations are constantly changing, real-life learning is more relevant than ever.

　　This programme has industry experiences at its centre with case studies and workplace-based or focused assignments. The practical learning doesn’t stop there as you’ll also complete an internship during your third year. This internship will place you within a real-world business where you’ll need to complete a research project as part of your time with the organisation.

　　Through this hands-on learning experience, you’ll develop the understanding and skills to work in a range of management environments at operational and strategic levels – not to mention the great industry and business connections you’ll also make

　　You can either create a personalised degree by choosing from a range of elective options or choose to fully-focus on an area that interests you most such as Human Resources, Event Management or Sales and Marketing. New elective papers include Contemporary Communication, and Design Thinking. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: NZ$62,820

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Auckland
March, 2024	Auckland
April, 2024	Auckland
April, 2024	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Auckland
October, 2024	Auckland
October, 2024	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Dunedin
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Auckland
April, 2025	Dunedin
April, 2025	Auckland
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Dunedin
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Auckland
October, 2025	Dunedin
October, 2025	Auckland

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Otago Polytechnic

NCEA Level 3

　　14 credits at Level 3 in each of three NZQA approved university entrance subjects, and

　　10 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:

　　5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing, and

　　10 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above, made up of:

　　specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects OR

　　package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627- all three required).

　　If you are over 20, you must supply evidence of industry experience and/or alternative qualifications such as the New Zealand Diploma in Business.

　　International students will be individually assessed to ensure they meet degree-level entry requirements.

　　English is not your first language, you must also demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 6.0, with no less than 5.5 in any band.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Otago Polytechnic. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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