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Doctor <strong>of</strong> Philosophy<br />
Have you always wanted to be called Dr? Do<br />
you love getting your teeth into a big research<br />
project? Are you considering an academic<br />
career? Do you want to climb to the top <strong>of</strong> the<br />
business world?<br />
A PhD is a piece <strong>of</strong> significant independent<br />
research, which is more rigorous and<br />
demanding than the MCom. It can be<br />
completed full-time over three or four years, or<br />
part-time over no more than six years.<br />
Diploma for Gradu<strong>at</strong>es<br />
The Diploma for Gradu<strong>at</strong>es (DipGrad) is<br />
neither undergradu<strong>at</strong>e nor postgradu<strong>at</strong>e – this<br />
is a gradu<strong>at</strong>e level course. It can be used to<br />
obtain a second major or as a bridging course<br />
to get into postgradu<strong>at</strong>e courses. You may have<br />
done your undergradu<strong>at</strong>e degree in perhaps a<br />
Science area, but want to change focus and do<br />
some studies in the <strong>Business</strong> area to improve<br />
your marketability. The DipGrad might<br />
give you all you require or it might just be a<br />
stepping-stone to get into the PGDipCom.<br />
It can be done full-time over one year or<br />
part-time over several years. The minimum<br />
requirements are 120 points <strong>of</strong> which 72 points<br />
must be <strong>at</strong> 300-level.<br />
Endorsements<br />
The Diploma may be endorsed in any <strong>of</strong> the<br />
subjects available as majors in the BCom. If<br />
you have an interest in sports and business<br />
then a specialist Sports <strong>Business</strong> DipGrad<br />
endorsement is also available.<br />
Postgradu<strong>at</strong>e Certific<strong>at</strong>e<br />
The <strong>Business</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers the<br />
Postgradu<strong>at</strong>e Certific<strong>at</strong>e in Technology and<br />
Entrepreneurship (PGCertTE) th<strong>at</strong> provides an<br />
introduction to technology-based businesses,<br />
the processes involved in commercialising<br />
science and technology, innov<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
management and the ways in which knowledge<br />
can be applied to drive innov<strong>at</strong>ion. This<br />
certific<strong>at</strong>e complements undergradu<strong>at</strong>e courses<br />
in Science, Applied Science or Commerce and<br />
will also be beneficial for PhD gradu<strong>at</strong>es from<br />
the Sciences or Health Sciences. The PGCertTE<br />
can be completed full-time over six months or<br />
part time over two years.<br />
Other inform<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
Check with the postgradu<strong>at</strong>e coordin<strong>at</strong>or in<br />
your department for details if the following<br />
points apply to you.<br />
Some departments may have specific paper<br />
requirements th<strong>at</strong> need to be completed prior<br />
to postgradu<strong>at</strong>e study.<br />
Most subject areas require 400-level papers<br />
to be done <strong>at</strong> <strong>Otago</strong> (or on an intern<strong>at</strong>ional<br />
student exchange if th<strong>at</strong> is an option), although<br />
your research may be able to be completed<br />
elsewhere.<br />
It may be possible to upgrade between<br />
qualific<strong>at</strong>ions (e.g. MBus to MCom or MCom<br />
to PhD).
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