Research in business

At the AUT Business School we believe in high-quality research that addresses important societal challenges. Our world-class researchers work in all major disciplines in business, and in our multidisciplinary research centres.

At the heart of our research is collaborative engagement with our external stakeholders in business, the professions, government and the community.

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AUT's academic supervisors are recognised world-class researchers who have the expert knowledge to guide you throughout your studies.

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AI in action at AUT

City Campus at AUT in summer

03 Dec, 2025

At this time of the year, annual leave is top of mind for many of us. How do we ensure leave is leave? Kate Kearins examines the issue.

AI in action at AUT

27 Nov, 2025

Industry leaders and academics gathered earlier in November for a dynamic panel discussion ‘AI in Action – Turning Innovation into Impact’.

Rural wisdom in a digital world

17 Nov, 2025

Rural NZers are leading a sustainability movement based on social trust and pragmatic purchasing, rather than advertising slogans or education campaigns.

City Campus at AUT in summer

AUT Marsden and Mana Tūāpapa success

06 Nov, 2025

AUT academics have been recognised in 2025’s Marsden Fund and Mana Tūāpapa Future Leader Fellowships.

AUT shines at Research Translation comp

24 Oct, 2025

Three AUT Business School academics have been acknowledged for their translation of complex research into ideas that resonate with non-academic audiences.

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Student testimonialsTaichi AriokaDoctor of PhilosophyHow can advanced technologies be integrated into companies’ practices and help them achieve their sustainability goals? Taichi Arioka explores this for his PhD.How can advanced technologies be integrated into companies’ practices and help them achieve their sustainability goals? Taichi Arioka explores this for his PhD.

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Mackenzie Freeman

Student testimonialsMackenzie FreemanDoctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business (Honours)What is the relationship between supply chain resilience and climate change? That’s the interesting topic Mackenzie Freeman is exploring for her PhD research.What is the relationship between supply chain resilience and climate change? That’s the interesting topic Mackenzie Freeman is exploring for her PhD research.

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Student testimonialsShikha ShethiaDoctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Business (Honours)For her PhD research, Shikha Shethia is focusing on the experiences of people with visual impairments and their use of digital voice assistants.For her PhD research, Shikha Shethia is focusing on the experiences of people with visual impairments and their use of digital voice assistants.

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Justine Vincent

Student testimonialsJustine VincentAssociate People Specialist, People and Capabilities Team, MastercardMaster of Business
Bachelor of Sport and RecreationShe loves contributing to the success and wellbeing of her organisation’s employees, says Justine Vincent who works in Mastercard’s People and Capabilities team.She loves contributing to the success and wellbeing of her organisation’s employees, says Justine Vincent who works in Mastercard’s People and Capabilities team.

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Student testimonialsEmma HitchcockDoctor of Philosophy
Master of Business
Bachelor of BusinessGender equality is crucial for ensuring equal opportunities and fair treatment in the labour market, says Emma Hitchcock who is focusing on the topic for her PhD.Gender equality is crucial for ensuring equal opportunities and fair treatment in the labour market, says Emma Hitchcock who is focusing on the topic for her PhD.

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