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

AUT Business School student Malachi Solomon

Income hit for mums

30 May, 2018

Parenthood increases the gender pay gap with mothers facing a wage penalty.

Young leaders link corporates & culture

28 May, 2018

Māori and Pacific interns are bringing unique skills and knowledge to workplaces through the TupuToa programme

5 questions: Prof Helena Cooper-Thomas

25 May, 2018

We asked Professor of Organisational Behaviour Helena Cooper-Thomas five questions about her research at the time of her Inaugural Professorial Address.

Students participate in beach clean-up

16 May, 2018

Accounting students recently displayed sustainability in action, participating in a beach clean-up fieldtrip at Point England Reserve, Glen Innes.

Financial confusion costing Kiwis

07 May, 2018

KiwiSavers are struggling to understand the information needed to make good choices about their financial future.

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Events