The University of Auckland Business School

As businesses increasingly rely on digital platforms for operations, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. Join us for an exclusive thought leadership event where our panel of experts, Giovanni Russello, Farzan Kolini and Tahira B. Begum, will delve into critical topics such as: - Emerging cybersecurity threats - Mitigating cyber risks - Enabling digital transformation - Creating a cyber-aware culture Cybersecurity in Business: How businesses can protect their data from cyber attack 📅 Date: Thursday 16 May ⏰ 6–7.30pm 🌐 Sir Owen G Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Rd, Auckland Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your business’s cybersecurity capability. This free event is brought to you the Business School’s Innovate thought leadership series. Register now to secure your spot.

Our internationally renowned MBA is going online, and you're invited to a special preview of this exciting programme in Ōtautahi Christchurch! Come along to an exclusive, in-person MBA Taster Class on Tuesday 14 May and experience what it's like to be an MBA student at the University of Auckland.   Join MBA Programme Director, Associate Professor Mike Lee, and MBA Lecturer Anna Hales for an engaging evening of learning and discovery. Meet other like-minded professionals looking to elevate their leadership potential with New Zealand's premier MBA programme, now delivered online.   Spaces are limited, so register now to secure your spot.

Discover insights from Alex Sims, Professor in the Department of Commercial Law, as she delves into the pressing topics of the right to repair and the right to use and maintain goods. Sims looks at the options consumers have when faced with malfunctioning or inoperable products. She discusses notable cases like Tesla's mandate for proprietary hitches and the shift towards printer subscriptions. Tune in for a discussion on consumer rights in today's evolving market landscape:

We just wrapped up a wonderful discussion on ‘Implementing the Circular Economy’ hosted by the Circular Economy in Business Research Beacon (CEBUS) at The University of Auckland Business School and the Sustainable Business Network. Some of the key insights to take away from the event, including those from speakers James Griffin, Ken Webster and Stefano Pascucci and audience discussion: We initiated a conversation on income, gains, and taxation, prompting us to explore progressive ideas like Universal Basic Income / Dividend, reshaping the financial landscape for a viable Circular Economy and a more equitable future. - Extended Producer Liability injects fresh energy into businesses, fostering sustainability and innovation. Product passports empower both businesses and consumers, fostering transparency and accountability throughout the supply chain. - Collaboration is key! By joining forces across industries, academic institutions, and government, we drive innovation and propel towards a Circular Economy. - Regulatory measures, such as France's crackdown on ultra-fast fashion (e.g., Shein and Temu), underscore the urgency for systemic change. However, we must also understand that the Circular Economy needs to be about rewards, not just obligation. - Businesses must acknowledge their political influence and actively engage in shaping a circular future. - Change is inevitable, and crises may drive this change (but not always - COVID-19 changed some things but not others). We all understand the need for change and have some collective idea of goals (e.g., 2030 and 2050 targets), but how we get there is the question. - We need to craft our circular story in Aotearoa. We have many great stories of implementation but we need to share these and write a collective narrative and vision to allow others to see the need, demand and promise of a Circular Economy.

Since 2013, we're proud to have shaped the careers of 20 Business Masters cohorts with our postgraduate programmes. We invite all Business Masters alumni to celebrate this momentous milestone with us! If you have graduated with a Master of International Business, Master of Marketing, Master of Human Resource Management, Master of Management or Master of Professional Accounting in the years since 2013, we warmly invite you to join us at a special celebration dinner. 📅 Date: Friday 3 May 2024 ⏲ Time: 5.30-8pm 📌 Venue: Sir Owen G Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Rd, Auckland Join us and reconnect with those who have shaped, and have been shaped by, our Business Masters programmes. Be inspired by alumni who are making an impact on our business landscape today!

Recently, we had the privilege of ushering in our newest batch of students during the Q2 2024 Professional Programmes Orientation at the Business School. The journey from being strangers from a variety of backgrounds to becoming part of our esteemed community is truly inspiring. Thanks to all who attended and contributed to the memorable experience of this day!

Huge congrats to University of Auckland Business School PhD candidate, Souryabrata Mohapatra, on winning the International Award for Excellence from The International Journal of Climate Change: Impacts and Responses! His co-authored article, "Managing Disasters in a Compounding Scenario: A Case of Adaptive Governance in the State of Odisha, India," is a shining example of climate change research that creates meaningful, real-world impact. Well done!

Exciting Opportunity Alert! Boost your academic success with PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions)! Join us in this collaborative learning environment designed to enhance your understanding of course material and ace those exams for BUS111 and BUS 112! 🚀💡 Don't miss out on this chance to excel alongside your peers. 🎓 Learn more:

“We show that the ETS could better stimulate the economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions if the planning authorities focus on those five key sectors”: PhD candidate Simon Tao, alongside other researchers from our Business School Energy Centre – Dr Le Wen, Associate Professor Stephen Poletti and Dr Selena Sheng – have explored the emission reduction potential of New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) by sector, demonstrating that the transport, energy, waste, agriculture, petroleum, and diesel sectors let down the ETS. Their research provided solutions to foster progressive and sustainable changes. Learn more about their research:

Do you have a great idea for solving a social, environmental or business problem? Want to win a share of a $25,000 prize pool? You can, with Velocity’s Ideas Challenge! All you need to do is write 1,000 words showcasing your idea. A panel of judges will then determine which initiatives have the potential to fly, awarding the 25 winners $1,000 each. This prize money can be used for anything you want - no strings attached. We are sponsoring a prize, so there is a guaranteed winner for our students and staff! Entries close Friday 10 May at 12pm. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity. Enter now: