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.

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.

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

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

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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

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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

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AUT Edge Award winners
Duncan Shand, Sommer Kapitan and Jessica Vredenburg
Candice Harris and Jarrod Haar
Sommer Kapitan and Jessica Vredenburg
Business student Trishul Raj
AUT Edge Award winners
Gaining skills for the workplace
14 Dec, 2018
Auckland Council are proud to sponsor the overall achievement prize for the AUT Edge Award, an extra-curricular employability award at AUT.
Duncan Shand, Sommer Kapitan and Jessica Vredenburg
ad:tech: Illuminating the future
12 Dec, 2018
60 students and five BEL Faculty staff received complimentary tickets to attend ad:tech 2018 on 15 November, sponsored in part by the AUT Business school.
Candice Harris and Jarrod Haar
Juggling school holidays and work
07 Dec, 2018
Professor Candice Harris and Professor Jarrod Haar from the Business School have co-authored an article for the Conversation about the double juggle.
Sommer Kapitan and Jessica Vredenburg
When marketing doesn’t match practice
06 Dec, 2018
Dr Sommer Kapitan and Dr Jessica Vredenburg from the AUT Business School have co-authored an article for the Conversation about brand activism.
Business student Trishul Raj
Passion the ticket to Biosecurity Forum
06 Dec, 2018
A passion for trade and movement of goods led to AUT Business student Trishul Raj being granted a studentship to this year's Biosecurity New Zealand Forum.
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Michael Lough
Kitaen Salt
Nga Bui (Natalie)
Michael James Kirkwood
Jessica Lee
Michael Lough
Great graduatesMichael LoughIntern, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, VancouverBachelor of Communication Studies and Bachelor of Business conjoint programmesHe loves the variety of his role, says Michael Lough who studied business and communications, and is interning at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise in Vancouver.He loves the variety of his role, says Michael Lough who is currently interning at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise in Vancouver. Choosing to study both business and communications was an easy decision for Michael, as the Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Communication Studies offer the perfect blend of business foundations and creative expression.
Kitaen Salt
Great graduatesKitaen SaltAnalyst, Wells Fargo Securities, LondonBachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business (Honours)Studying business opens up so many opportunities, says AUT business alumnus Kitaen Salt who now works at Wells Fargo Securities in London.Studying business opens up so many opportunities, says AUT business alumnus Kitaen Salt who now works at Wells Fargo Securities in London. After graduating at the end of 2016, Kitaen went to New York through the AUT Internz International Scholarship Programme, which enables AUT graduates to immerse themselves in a new market and culture.
Nga Bui (Natalie)
Great graduatesNga Bui (Natalie)Industry Manager, Google Singapore, SingaporePostgraduate Diploma in MarketingShe loves helping companies build their brands in the Vietnamese market, says AUT business alumna Nga Bui (Natalie) who now works for Google Singapore.She loves helping companies build their brands in the Vietnamese market, says business alumna Nga Bui (Natalie) who now works for Google Singapore. A successful marketer in her native Vietnam, Natalie enrolled in postgraduate study to sharpen her professional skills. Choosing to come to New Zealand for her studies was an easy decision, Natalie says.
Michael James Kirkwood
Great graduatesMichael James KirkwoodDoctor of Philosophy
Master of Business
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business (Honours)He has come a long way since his early days at university, says postgraduate student Michael James Kirkwood who is currently completing a PhD in marketing.He has come a long way since his early days at university, says postgraduate student Michael James Kirkwood who is currently completing a PhD in marketing. For his PhD research, Michael is investigating the impact of social media. Studying gives you the skills needed for today’s competitive job market, Michael says.
Jessica Lee
Great graduatesJessica LeeInvestment Analyst, Auckland TransportBachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business (Honours)Business touches on pretty much every aspect of modern society, says business alumna Jessica Lee who came to AUT as an international student from Hong Kong.Business touches on pretty much every aspect of modern society, says business and economics alumna Jessica Lee who came to AUT as an international student from Hong Kong. Since graduating from AUT, Jessica now works as an investment analyst for Auckland Transport. She says she loves being able to contribute towards improving Auckland’s transport system.
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