Academic Credit »
Students will receive 14 S/N Carlson School International Business (IBUS 5300) credits for their semester abroad. These International Business credits will automatically count towards the total number of credits required for the Carlson degree. In order to receive 14 credits, students enroll in 54 points at Otago (Most courses are 18 points each).
Eligibility »
• Current students enrolled in a Carlson School MBA or MA-HRIR program
• Good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Additional criteria may apply
The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.
Location »
The University of Otago is New Zealand’s oldest university. Its business program has an international focus and offers a wide range of courses in accounting, business law, finance, economics, information science, and marketing, as well as a special tourism program. A great deal of emphasis is placed on the collaboration, communication and peer management processes of business management. Exchange students are able to select from a variety of courses in the graduate and MBA programs
Located in a natural harbor on the southeastern coast of New Zealand, the city of Dunedin is a university town. Dunedin is the main city in the province of Otago and has a total population of 120,000 people. Otago peninsula is a visual treat, indented on the ocean side by high, surf-beaten bluffs and beaches with seals and sea birds. Inland, the city rises up to volcanic hills that stretch to one of New Zealand’s mountain ranges.

Schedule »
Courses vary each semester. Please see website for more details.
- Accounting
- Organizational Behavior
- Management Information Systems
- International Business
- Competitive Strategy
- Enhancing Leadership
- Financial Decision Making
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Management
- Statistics and Quantitative Methods
For more information on courses available on this program visit Otago's
website.
Housing »
Accommodation is guaranteed to exchange students who apply by the deadline for their term of study. Students also have the option of either finding their own accommodation. The most common style of living is student flats with four or five students, where each student has a private bedroom and all students share kitchen, living and bathroom areas. Where possible, study abroad students are placed in flats with a mix of New Zealand students and overseas students.

Costs Estimate 2008-2009 »
(can vary based on student preference and exchange rate)
| Program Fee: |
Current Carlson School
tuition and fees
|
Transportation
(to and from program site): |
$2,000 |
Documentation (passport, visa,
immunization, additional health
insurance): |
$425
|
|
Books and Materials:
|
$400 |
| Room and/or Board: |
$3,500 |
| Essential Living Expenses: |
$2,000
|
| Miscellaneous: |
$1,000 |
| Total: |
$9,325 + current tuition & fees
|
*Financial Aid may be applied to study abroad programs.
Financial Aid & Scholarships »
Most financial aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students are eligible for education abroad scholarships. Visit the
funding your education abroad for additional information on financial aid and scholarships.
Application & Admission »
Application materials include the
online application form, a resume, and essay. Submit a completed application by the February 28th Priority Deadline prior to the academic year in which you wish to participate. Programs that do not fill following the priority deadline will be reviewed on a rolling-admissions basis.
Admission to all programs is based on review of your application by the study abroad selection committee. Applications will be reviewed following the deadline and you will be notified of your status by official letter in April. Once selected, you will be asked to pay a $500 deposit in order to confirm your place in the program.
Contact Us »
Kirsten Alexejun
Coordinator
Global Immersion
International Programs
Carlson School of Management 4-104
Phone: 612-624-7867
Fax: 612-624-8248
alexejun@umn.edu
New Zealand Embassy
37 Observatory Circle
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 328-4800
Tax: (202) 667-5227
Email:
nz@nzemb.org