Partner with AUT’s Business School
AUT Business School is dedicated to deepening our links with industry, communities and alumni to enhance the student experience and inform our research and its application.
Our memberships with international associations and accrediting bodies ensure that our Business School is being measured against the world’s top schools keeping us connected and relevant to current trends. We are proud of our strong partnerships and connections.
How you can partner with the AUT Business School
There are many ways your organisation can partner with the AUT Business School – from guest lectures to applied business projects, and Shadow a Leader to bespoke collaborations to better the outcomes for your organisation.
Why partner with the AUT Business School?
- Draw on our expertise and research to build your organisation’s capability
- Raise AUT student and staff awareness of your organisation and brand
- Gain access to high-calibre graduates
- Shape the future business leaders of New Zealand
- Collaborate with AUT staff and students on business and research projects
Who we partner with
The AUT Business School engages with external relationships locally and globally in many ways to create good outcomes for our partners and AUT.









Accreditations and affiliations
The AUT Business School engages with educators and researchers worldwide, and our accreditations and memberships reflect the rigorous self-assessment we undertake to ensure our graduates are ready to navigate successful careers around the world.
Contact us
If you're interested in engaging with our students or staff at the AUT Business School, contact:
Melanie Barr
Director Student, Business and Community Partnerships
Email: melanie.barr@aut.ac.nz
Phone: +64 9 921 9999 ext 9336
Nirisha Niranjan
Partnerships Manager
Email: nirisha.niranjan@aut.ac.nz
Phone: +64 9 921 9999 ext 5809
Mobile: +64 21 07 00 901
Katie Redwood
Partnerships Coordinator
Email: katie.redwood@aut.ac.nz
Phone: 64 9 921 9999 ext 32496