University of Otago
Overview
I warmly welcome you to New Zealand’s first University, founded in 1869. The University of Otago provides a research-led learning environment that is second to none with a richly deserved reputation for excellence.
Here, at Otago, you will have unprecedented opportunities. You will be taught by international experts in their fields; you will gain a world-class qualification, and you will be able to contribute to ground-breaking research. The student experience at Otago is exceptional. You will join a diverse population of well over 20,000 students from around New Zealand and more than 100 nations around the world. Importantly, you will have the opportunity to truly define yourself and choose your own direction in life. Tens of thousands of Otago graduates now live in all corners of the globe, many contributing to law, health, science, business and Government. Many of New Zealand’s most renowned artists, novelists, poets and leaders also received their start at Otago.
For your bachelor’s degree, you’ll need to choose a major subject. This is what you’ll specialise in. With most degrees, you can optionally add a minor subject (which is like a mini specialisation), and a mix of papers from other subjects.
List of major and minor subjects
- Accounting
- Agricultural Innovation
- Anatomy
- Anthropology and Archaeology
- Applied Geology
- Aquaculture and Fisheries
- Asian Studies
- Biblical Studies
- Biochemistry
- Botany
- Buddhist Studies
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Christian Thought and History
- Classics
- Communication Studies
- Community Health Care
- Computational Modelling
- Computer Science
- Consumer Food Science
- Criminology
- Dance
- Data Science
- Dental Technology
- Dentistry
- Drugs and Human Health
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Energy Management
- Energy Science and Technology
- Engineering Intermediate
- English
- English and Linguistics
- Entrepreneurship
- Environment and Society
- Environmental Management
- Ethnomusicology
- European Studies
- Exercise and Sport Science
- Film and Media Studies
- Finance
- Food Science
- Forensic Analytical Science
- French
- Functional Human Biology
- Gender Studies
- Genetics
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geography
- Geology
- German
- Global Studies
- Greek
- History
- Health Sciences First Year (HSFY)
- History
- Hospitality
- Human Nutrition
- Human Resource Management
- Human Services Law
- Indigenous Development / He Kura Matanui
- Infection and Immunity
- Information Science
- International Business
- Irish Studies
- Japanese
- Land Planning and Development
- Language and Linguistics
- Latin
- Law
- Linguistics
- Management
- Māori Health
- Māori Studies
- Marine Science
- Marketing
- Mathematical Statistics
- Mathematics
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Molecular Basis of Health and Disease
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Music
- Music Technology
- Neuroscience
- Nutrition, Metabolism and Human Health
- Oceanography
- Oral Health
- Pacific and Global Health
- Pacific Islands Studies
- Performing Arts
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- Physical Education, Activity and Health
- Physics
- Physiology
- Physiotherapy
- Plant Biotechnology
- Politics
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Radiation Therapy
- Religion
- Reproduction, Genetics and Development
- Responsible Leadership
- Science Communication
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Spanish
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Sport Development and Management
- Sports Technology
- Statistics
- Surveying
- Surveying Measurement
- Teaching
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Theatre Studies
- Theology
- Tourism
- Tourism, Languages and Cultures
- Writing
- Zoology
Postgraduate study at the Otago Business School offers you the opportunity to gain advanced qualifications in your chosen business field whether you have a bachelor’s degree or have a wealth of knowledge or experience.
If you have a specific undergraduate degree
- Master of Business Data Science (MBusDataSc)
- Master of Economics (MEcon)
- Master of Finance (MFinc)
- Master of Marketing* (MMart)
- Master of Commerce* (MCom)
- Doctor of Business Administration* (DBA)
- Doctor of Philosophy** (PhD)
If you have any degree
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Entrepreneurship (MEntr)
- Master of Professional Accounting (MProfAcct)
- Master of Tourism (MTour)
- Master of Sustainable Business (MSusBus)
- Master of International Business (MIntBus)
If you have alternative experience, no degree
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Entrepreneurship (MEntr)
If you prefer distance / block courses
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Entrepreneurship (MEntr)
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
About postgraduate Health Sciences
- Exceptional PhD theses in the Division of Health Sciences
- PhD travel grants
- More details about Health Sciences research
Postgraduate study in Humanities
- Postgraduate research opportunities
- Honours and diplomas
- Coursework (taught) masters
- Research masters’ and PhD
- Supervisors and topics
- Profiles
- Resources and support
- Scholarships
- Apply for a programme
Postgraduate study in Sciences
- Honours & Diplomas
- Masters
- PhD
- Research
- Resources & Support
- Scholarships
- Profiles
- Careers in Science
- Science Outreach
Postgraduate study in Sciences
- Honours & Diplomas
- Masters
- PhD
- Research
- Resources & Support
- Scholarships
- Profiles
- Careers in Science
- Science Outreach