The Otago Business School is keen to ensure your time as a postgraduate student is both academically and socially rewarding.
The following links provide information on resources and student support services available to University of Otago postgraduate business students:
Employment
Most postgraduate students are able to work in paid employment during their studies if they wish.
The International Office provides further information for International Students.
Business School Employment
Many Departments in the Business School offer post-grad students paid teaching and research positions. Depending on the Department, post-grad students can apply for a variety of teaching and research roles to supplement their studies and contribute to their department.
Speak to your Department Manager if you are interested in an academic role within your department.
Student Job Search
Student Job Search can also assist students in finding employment during their studies.
Visit the SJS website for further information and office location.
Entrepreneurial support
In conjunction with the Otago Polytechnic, the University of Otago provides support for budding entrepreneurs through Audacious. Audacious offers various forms of support, including a Student Business Coach, Audacious business plan challenge, the Food for Thought network, and the StartUp lounge.
For more information, visit the Audacious website.
Fees, scholarships and financial support
Tuition fees
Find detailed information on:
Note - International PhD students are eligible to pay tuition fees at the New Zealand domestic level. International PhD students must be resident in New Zealand, apart from approved temporary absences overseas for the purposes of doctoral research, during their study to be classified as domestic students.
Scholarships
A range of scholarships are available for students undertaking various postgraduate programmes.
Visit the Scholarships page for further information.
Conferences
Financial support is available from the School to enable all PhD students to present their work at international conferences, up to a limit of $2500 during the period of study. Further conference travel and fieldwork support may be available from your department.
News
A good way to keep up to date on events, training and funding opportunities, and other news from around the University of Otago is through the Otago Bulletin.
If you are working within the School as a tutor, coordinator, research assistant or similar, you will also receive the School of Business e-newsletter News in Brief.
Read the latest edition of The Otago Post, an e-newsletter for those considering postgraduate study at Otago.
Personal resources
- Chaplains
- Childcare
- Disability Information and Support
- International Students
- Maori Students
- Pacific Island Students
- Recreation, Clubs & Societies
- Student Health
Research support and development
Conferences - Financial support is available to enable all PhD students to attend domestic and international conferences and to undertake fieldwork pertinent to their studies. Speak to your Department Manager and Supervisor for further information specific to your Department.
Bloomberg Financial Terminal Library Research Support - workshops and advice Otago University Research Communities (OUR Communities) - supportive academic and social environments led by and for research students Business School Research Business School Seminars & Speakers The Research Journey - weekly sessions designed to assist students embarking on independent research
Student associations
Otago University Students' Association (OUSA)
University of Otago Commerce Students' Society (OCOM)
Study space, facilities and computer resources
The School of Business provides every postgraduate student with 24-hour access to their own secure study space, including a computer with internet access.
Resources available depend on the programme for which the student is enrolled and the department in which the study is being undertaken. Most postgraduate study space is housed in the Commerce Building on the corner of Clyde and Union Streets, with some business departments utilising adjacent buildings.
Otago Business School staff room
The Otago Business School staff room is also available for the use of PhD students. Many Business School staff functions are held in the staff room, and PhD students are often invited.
