The Department of Management employs a number of staff in teaching roles, their research interests covering all aspects of the field of management. The Department also employs other staff in important support roles. Select a staff member from the list below for more information.
A thesis only research degree.
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy is awarded on the basis of the submission of a thesis. The thesis should give evidence of the candidate's ability to carry out quality research, that the candidate has shown originality and independence, and that the candidate has made a significant contribution to knowledge in the particular field. It is expected that the research would be worthy of publication. The study should be one which a diligent and competent student might reasonably be expected to complete within three years of full-time study or six years of part-time study.
The standard requirement for undertaking a PhD in the Department of Management is a good quality Research Masters Degree with a significant research component (i.e. at least two semesters fulltime study) or equivalent.
In making a decision about whether to accept you as a postgraduate student, the Department will not only take into account your academic record and potential for research, but whether your topic is one for which we can find appropriate supervisors. To see areas of the research interest of Department of Management staff see their webpages.
To apply for supervision, complete and return an application form (pdf or word format), along with your curriculum vitae, a short paper (2-4 pages) indicating your initial ideas for your PhD study, outlining possible research questions and referring to the more significant works in the area and, verified copies of your academic qualifications, including the curricula followed in your individual courses at your university with grades, and the title(s) of any previous research projects. You can submit these by email, fax or post. (Please note: this application is for consideration for supervision in the Department of Management only, and is preliminary to your application to the University which is made separately after the Department has agreed to provide supervision. Acceptance by the Department does not mean acceptance by the University).
Download the Department of Managment PhD Orientation Information.
Further information is available on the main University website.
See what other PhD candidates in the Department are studying.
For information on University scholarships is available on the main University website.
For personal assistance please contact the Research Higher Degrees and Scholarship Office in the Research, Enterprise and International Division in the Clocktower Building.
The Department welcomes candidates from overseas for any of the above degrees. Because special conditions apply, applications should initially be made through the International Admissions, Research, Enterprise and International Division:
Tel: 64 3 479 8344
Fax: 64 3 479 8367
Email: international-admissions@otago.ac.nz
Further information is available on the main University website.
If you have a disability or condition which may adversely affect your studies please let your lecturers and supervisors know. They are reliant on you to make your needs known and will try to meet those needs where they can.
The Department's disabilities representative has the responsibility of advising and advocating on behalf of students with disabilities and to provide additional support. This is done in conjunction with the University's Disabilities office. More information is available on the main University website.
The disabilities representative in the Department of Management is:
Leanne Skryba
Room: 8.01
Tel: 479 8125
Fax:479 8173
Email:leanne.skryba@otago.ac.nz
If you are a Mäori student and are not familiar with the support services available to you through the School of Business or Mäori Centre or the wider university, you may wish to contact the Department's Mäori liaison person:
Dr Diane Ruwhiu
Room: 8.21
Tel: 479 8075
Fax: 479 8173
Email:diane.ruwhiu@otago.ac.nz
If you are a Pacfic Island student and are not familiar with the support services available to you through the Pacific Islands Centre or the wider university, you may wish to contact the Department's Pacific Islands liaison person:
Kaye Jeffries
Room: 8.03
Tel: 479 8128
Email: kaye.jeffries@otago.ac.nz
Dr Fiona Edgar, room 811, phone 479 8091
or Nancy Benington: nancy.benington@otago.ac.nz
Dr Bronwyn Boon, room 818, phone 479 8079
email: bronwyn.boon@otago.ac.nz
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