Quinn Pooley:

Hey, so I’m Quinn. What I love about the University of Otago is the flexibility. I changed from Health Science to Management and Finance, and that’s something you really need to keep in mind when choosing a university.

From this, I’ve been able to learn all aspects of business and management, which gives you a great understanding going forward, whether it’s for your other parts of your degree or any career path.

Jess Lucas:

Hi, my name is Jess, and I chose the University of Otago mostly because of the amazing student culture here. You’ve literally got everyone living within one square kilometre apart, from the university, and it’s just so easy to get to know other people.

In terms of Management, I enjoyed learning how to stand my ground in negotiation. In the future, I can now negotiate my pay raise or my future salary, which is actually very helpful. So, if Otago has something for you, do come check it out. I’ve had the best time here.

Associate Professor Conor O'Kane:

My name is Conor O'Kane, and I’m an associate professor of Management in Otago Business School. So, why should students consider studying management? Management offers a huge variety and choice, allowing students to experiment across a wide range of areas. Then, depending on their own interests and passion, they can specialise in areas such as international management, sustainability, human resource management, and entrepreneurship.

Management is all about people and culture. Consistent with that focus, right across all our papers, we create fun, inclusive, and cutting-edge learning experiences. Students can undertake a range of experiential exercises, including simulations, site visits, live case debates, and real-life industry consultancy projects, including with non-profits.

In Management, we are hugely committed to developing creative, socially responsible, and highly capable graduates who will go on to make a positive contribution in the world. Our graduates are not only equipped to start their own new ventures through the study of innovation and entrepreneurship, but they are also well-equipped to make a positive, value-adding contribution to other organisations. They develop skills such as operations, strategy, sustainability, human resource management, ethics, and leadership, just to name a few.

So, who should consider studying Management? You should study Management if you are interested in problem-solving, working with others, forming and improving relationships, or improving business processes and development. Ultimately, if you want to work in an organisation that can make a positive contribution to the world, we’re confident that in Management, we can give you the skills to achieve that.