Master of Sport Development and Management (MSpDM): Fees & Entry Requirements at The University of Otago, New Zealand

Master of Sport Development and Management (MSpDM)
The University of Otago

New Zealand

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About this course

What will I learn?

The Master of Sport Development and Management (MSpDM) is a 180-point coursework postgraduate degree designed for individuals who are employed in Sport Development and Management and want to upskill for professional development reasons. It is also intended as a pathway for those students graduating with a BSc or BA majoring in Sport Management and Development (or comparable qualification) into employment in the field. It has the same structure as the Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Development and Management (PGDipSpDM) and also features a 30 point Practicum and associated 30 point Practicum Report. These papers offer students the opportunity to examine a topic of their choice within a sport organisation. The typical duration of the programme is 12 months.

Which department am I in?

Division of Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$68,408.00 (34,42,951) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2026

Venue

Dunedin Campus

University of Otago Clocktower Building,

362 Leith Street,

DUNEDIN,

North Dunedin,

9016, South Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences), on the advice of the Dean of School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences and the Director of the Sport Development and Management programme.

Every applicant shall either:

have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Arts and Science, majoring in Sport Development and Management, and have achieved an average grade of at least B in the relevant 300-level papers, or

have alternative qualifications acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).

English language requirements

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About The University of Otago

The University of Otago is ranked in the top 1 per cent of universities in the world and is often regarded as the best in New Zealand.

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  • New Zealand’s No.1 university for educational performance
  • 95 percent of Otago graduates go into work or further study
  • Opportunity to apply for a three-year post-study work visa
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