The University of Auckland Business School

The University of Auckland Business School

Higher Education

He Manga Tauhokohoko | Shaping the futures of people & organisations for the benefit of Aotearoa New Zealand & the world

About us

The University of Auckland Business School offers outstanding academic staff, close ties with local and international business communities and exceptional additional learning opportunities. Our students gain the highest level of knowledge and business acumen and secure the skills they need to achieve in an increasingly challenging business environment.

Website
http://www.business.auckland.ac.nz
Industry
Higher Education
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Auckland
Specialties
Accounting and Finance, Commercial Law, Economics, Information Systems and Operations Management, Management and International Business, Marketing, Property, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, MBA, Executive Education, Postgraduate, Higher learning, Commerce, University, and Undergraduate

Updates

  • How inspiring was last week’s "Using Business for Good" at the The University of Auckland Tai Tonga Campus, which brought together Māori and Pacific industry leaders and professionals passionate about leveraging business for positive change! A special shout out to our three insightful speakers – Bernie O'Donnell, Marisa Pene and Sione Taufa – who shared success stories and strategies for integrating social responsibility into their business models, giving back to their communities, and ensuring a more sustainable and equitable future for everyone.    Keep an eye out for future Business School learning and networking events where we continue to explore innovative ways of using business as a tool for positive change! #uoabusiness #goodbusiness #networkingevent

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  • Ready to unleash your creativity and create something extraordinary? Drop by and explore the University’s two Innovation Hubs! Get hands-on experience with 3D printing, laser cutting, AI, VR, and more – all for free! 🛠️ Once trained, the Makerspace is yours to bring your ideas to life! Free for all current students and staff of the University of Auckland. Don't miss out – dive into a world of opportunity today! ✨ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g5m6hvxu

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  • “I don’t think it’s time to promote a culture of tipping here”: Ananish Chaudhuri, Professor of Experimental Economics at the Business School, questions the New Zealand-wide rollout of new eftpos machines which will automatically prompt customers to leave a 5, 10 or 15% tip. Although tipping is the norm in other countries like the United States, for example, he points out that in the US, service industry workers’ wages are often abysmal – while in New Zealand, our minimum wage is nearly 70% of our median wage. What’s more, “The process is often very arbitrary,” he notes. “It’s not clear if your tip is reaching its intended target.” See what else Professor Chaudhuri has to say about tipping in New Zealand:

    Why we should decline the invitation to leave a tip

    Why we should decline the invitation to leave a tip

    thepost.co.nz

  • Career Advisors from Auckland secondary schools came to our campus and met some academics this week at a ‘course speed-dating' style event! Each advisor met with 6 academics from across the University, discovering the key skills required for some courses, the purpose and overall course content. Advisors navigated through 6 courses within 30 minutes, leaving the event with new insights about University courses to share with their students, new connections and some delicious breakfast! Huge thank you to our Schools and Community Engagement team for organising this event and all who attended! If you're a Career Advisor or secondary school teacher and would like to know about similar events, please sign up to receive updates: https://bit.ly/3VlUaMG Learn more about the Schools and Community Engagement team: https://bit.ly/43mcdVc

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  • “We have been talking to a variety of Māori entrepreneurs, and they all have a common goal – they are not just doing it for themselves, they are doing it for their iwi and their people.” The Business School's Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) has launched a new programme, Kurutao, which is designed to encourage Māori tauira (students) into the world of entrepreneurship and showcase Māori excellence within the entrepreneurial ecosystem here in Aotearoa. Conceived by Engineering student Hiraia Haami-Wells, Kurutao is a study tour which aims to mirror the transformative exposure provided by CIE’s Vanguard programme while honouring and incorporating Māori cultural values. Kuratao is open for application from Māori students of all levels – undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral – and across all faculties at the University of Auckland. Learn more about this unique programme, including how to apply before applications close on Wednesday, 17 April:

    New university study tour aims to inspire Māori entrepreneurship

    New university study tour aims to inspire Māori entrepreneurship

    https://www.cie.auckland.ac.nz

  • What an insightful Kōrero/Talanoa session with the Big 4 (Deloitte, EY, KPMG New Zealand, and PwC)! Our students had the opportunity to hear from Māori and Pacific graduates who work at the Big 4. They shared their career journeys in the corporate world, insights from the industry, job opportunities available for current students, and how to excel in a competitive job market. Students learnt how to weave cultural identity into the recruitment process, key dates and received tips for the application process. Thank you to our speakers and the Big 4 staff for sharing their experiences! It was awesome to see some of our Business School alumni there as well! PwC: Salvis Laurenson, Dominique Herewini Deloitte: Caleb Pahina KPMG: Talia Fuatino Barclay, Cameron Webster EY: Michelle Chaloner, Hama McNeill Stay tuned for more opportunities to connect and learn together!

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  • “Even if we have laws, enforcing those laws is the problem – even if a prosecution is successful, the harm is done”: Professor Alex Sims of the University of Auckland’s Business School is concerned that as deepfakes become more and more prevalent, the best law in the world will not be enough to combat the digital manipulation of a person’s likeness. She argues the answer may lie in bolstering enforcement measures with a combination of tools such as social media takedown mechanisms, helping people become savvier about what they see online, and harnessing technology. Learn more about the alarming rise of deepfakes and why Sims believes New Zealand’s law is woefully behind in addressing the issue:

    Legislative gap leaves New Zealand exposed to deepfakes - The Law Association

    Legislative gap leaves New Zealand exposed to deepfakes - The Law Association

    https://thelawassociation.nz

  • “We are all moving together – developing a high-end technology, understanding the system and what the market could look like, and where we could scale sustainably.” Dr Julia Fehrer, an Associate Professor at the University of Auckland’s Business School, has joined School of Engineering Professor Johan Verbeek in a transdisciplinary team that is working to develop a systems-wide solution to New Zealand’s massive plastics recycling problem. MBIE’s Endeavour fund has given the team a total of $11.7 million to create a circular economy for a strand of plastics waste that mimics the virtues of a natural ecosystem. Developing a project which involves not only universities and Crown Research Institutes on both sides of the Tasman, but also industry players and policy makers, is super-challenging, says Fehrer – but the multi-body collaboration is also essential. Learn more about this ambitious project:

    Conquering the growing mountains of plastic

    Conquering the growing mountains of plastic

    stories.auckland.ac.nz

  • Have you noticed the logos on things you buy, beyond the trademarks and product names? Certification marks, such as New Zealand Made, Rainforest Alliance and others, can tell you a lot about the product's "why" and "what" - vitally important to consumers and businesses alike.   Commercial Law academic Dr Bram Van Wiele examines the contentious practice of using pseudo-certification marks on consumer products in New Zealand. Using research data, he hopes to address the issue and preserve the value of certification marks for consumers and businesses.   Read his article and take a closer look at certification marks and their value to consumers and businesses.

    Visit the Executive & Professional Development website to learn more

    Visit the Executive & Professional Development website to learn more

    https://www.exec.auckland.ac.nz

  • Calling all Māori and Pacific students! The ‘Ask a Big 4 Recruiter Hui’ is a great opportunity for you to get tips straight from Big 4 recruiters themselves (PwC, Deloitte, EY and KPMG). Come see them for personalised tips and advice on your CV and application to help in your search for internships and grad roles! When: Friday 15 March, 12-2pm Where: Owen G Glenn Building, Case Room 1, 260-005 Drinks and nibbles will be provided. Learn more about the hui and register:

    UOABS Māori and Pacific: Ask a Big 4 Recruiter Hui

    UOABS Māori and Pacific: Ask a Big 4 Recruiter Hui

    eventbrite.co.nz

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