Study Business and Economics

Study business and economics at AUT and you’ll develop the skills, knowledge and values needed to navigate your career journey. Our business and economics graduates are ready to challenge routine thinking, put forward innovative solutions and make positive social change.

The AUT Business School and the School of Economics are internationally ranked and globally recognised, and our graduates are shaping successful careers all around the world.

Undergraduate courses

Undergraduate study in business and economics will give you a solid grounding in your chosen area.

Bachelor's degrees

Graduate certificates and diplomas

Postgraduate courses

Professional postgraduate programmes

These programmes are taught in class, and are designed to accelerate your professional career or take it in a new direction entirely.

Research postgraduate programmes

These programmes involve advanced learning by conducting research, which will give you specialised knowledge in an area you've previously studied and transferable skills to stand out in the highly competitive employment market.

^{The Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma in Business don't include a research project, but can serve as a pathway into the Master of Business research degree.}

Certificates and diplomas

A certificate or diploma will give you an introduction to your chosen subject and can prepare you for further study.

Short courses

A short course will develop your skills and knowledge in an area of personal or professional interest.

Project Management

Academic departments

Research in business and economics

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across business and economics.

More about our research

Join a club and sharpen your skills

Our student-led clubs, societies and activities give you the chance to apply your learning, make friends, network and improve your CV. These are just a few:

AUT Accounting Association
AUT Investment Club
The Breakfast Club

More clubs and activities

International student exchange

Immerse yourself in another culture while you study and have the adventure of your life. Check out where you can go on exchange – and read some stories from returned AUT students.

Exchange for AUT students

News

Do you have a share market tip-off?

16 Aug, 2018

If you get a secret hot tip about the markets, beware! If you act on it, you could be charged with insider trading – and even go to jail.

Relish competence or seek a challenge?

13 Aug, 2018

People who love their jobs get different things out of it - and there’s a difference between women and men when it comes to job satisfaction.

Postgrad degree boosts career prospects

07 Aug, 2018

AUT Business School’s new one-year Master of Business Management opens up options for graduates wanting to move into a rewarding career in management.

Bachelor of Business undergoes refresh

01 Aug, 2018

AUT’s reshaped Bachelor of Business lets students build an engaging, multidisciplinary programme of study focused on future capabilities and social impact.

Working 4-day weeks for 5 days' pay?

30 Jul, 2018

A four-day week trial showed that if workers have more control over their job, they feel and perform better.

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