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Otago offers more than PhDs

Professional doctorates normally involve a combination of coursework and research.  They are targeted at professional practitioners who are seeking  a higher degree, so they are strongly related to professional practice.

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a doctoral level degree designed for business professionals who are looking for a challenge.  The programme is three years of full-time study which includes an initial year consisting of six taught papers followed by two thesis years.  Papers are block taught one at a time with each block consisting of eight weeks of on-line teaching plus a four day on-campus series of workshops.

Entry Requirements

  1. Every applicant must either    
    1. be a graduate with a bachelor's honours degree and a postgraduate diploma, or a master's degree in a business discipline, or
    2. in exceptional cases, have alternative equivalent qualifications acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Commerce)
  2. Candidates will be selected on the basis of their previous academic record (normally with a grade average of at least B+), their graduate experience and academic achievements, their commitment to the field of business, evidence that they are committed to ongoing education, and reports from three referees.
  3. Every applicant will normally have at least ten years of experience as a professional in business and demonstrate evidence of leadership in their field.

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Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent)

Gain graduate training in ten disciplines in dentistry and prepare to become a registered specialist in your chosen discipline. Undertake clinical research and clinical practice and present your research in a thesis that demonstrates a significant contribution to your particular field.

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Doctor of Education (EdD)

Engage in higher professional development and become a knowledgeable and critically reflective practitioner. Undertake supervised thesis research and contribute original knowledge that focuses on improving the teaching profession.

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Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

Embark on a three-year, full-time programme in Music with a choice of three areas of specialisation: Performance, Composition, or Studio Production. Develop your skills to the highest artistic and professional levels, and demonstrate mastery in your area of specialisation.

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