AUT Online MBA Award for 2026

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The AUT Online MBA Award is designed to support motivated professionals taking the next step in their leadership journey.

If you're enrolling in the AUT Online business administration programmes in 2026, this award helps reduce tuition costs and make postgraduate study more accessible.

How do I apply for the AUT Online Award?

Once you’re successfully enrolled in your programme, an AUT Online advisor will send you a link to complete your award application.

What is the AUT Online Award application process?

After you submit your application and it’s approved, no further action is required from you. You’ll receive a confirmation email from admin@communityforce.com, along with an updated invoice showing the award amount deducted from your tuition fees. If you’ve already paid your full tuition fees, you’ll automatically be provided a refund for the award amount once it’s been credited to your account.

What does the AUT Online MBA Award cover?

If you're studying the AUT Online MBA, you could receive up to $17,000 in tuition fee credits, applied progressively across your courses.

For those in the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration or Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration, the award amount is adjusted based on the number of courses completed.

You’ll receive a credit of $2,833.33 for every 30-point course, applied directly to your tuition fees as you progress through your programme.

Who can apply for the AUT Online Award?

The award is available for:

To find out if you're eligible and understand the full terms and conditions, reach out to our AUT Online advisors.

Applications close on 16 Feb 2026, so don’t miss your chance to apply.

How long does the award last?

The award continues for the duration of your programme, as long as you're making satisfactory academic progress and meeting AUT’s enrolment conditions.

If you start in the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration or Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, and later transfer into Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration or the full MBA, you’ll still be eligible to receive the award - provided you continue to meet progression requirements.

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