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Our Vision

The University of Otago School of Business aspires to be recognised internationally and nationally for excellence in research and research-based teaching.

Mission

The University of Otago School of Business is committed to advancing research and practice, and to delivering internationally respected research-based teaching to our undergraduate, postgraduate and executive students. Our research and teaching will enrich the commercial, economic, cultural and social development of New Zealand and its wider international community. We believe that this mission is best achieved in a supportive community of scholars, and a unique campus environment for our students.

Values

Our mission is founded upon our core values of integrity, excellence, creativity, compassion, and equity.

Guiding Principles

• Our programmes will fulfill the needs and expectations of undergraduates, postgraduates and life-long learners through their excellence, distinctiveness and relevance.
  • Our research will be characterised by its quality and rigour.
  • Our culture will be one of cooperation and collaboration with a common purpose that unites us.
  • We are committed to developing our relations with Māori as Partners under the Treaty of Waitangi.
  • We will ensure distinctiveness in our graduates through the ‘Otago Experience’.
  • We will provide an environment for staff and students that is challenging, motivating, rewarding and exciting.
  • We will develop mutually beneficial relationships with our stakeholders.
  • We are committed to developing internationally and to benefiting our staff and students through internationalisation.

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