Emeritus Professor Dennis Hardy is Dean of the Australian institute of Business and a member of its Academic Board.

He has held positions as Dean, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Middlesex University, UK, and was Director of Middlesex University’s campus in Dubai.  He has also undertaken work for the Open University, UK, a pioneer in distance learning.

Professor Hardy holds a Bachelor and Master of Arts from the University of Exeter (UK) and a PhD from the London School of Economics.; he qualified as a professional town planner at University College London.  He is the author of various academic books on urban planning , with currently two more in press.  

In addition, Professor Hardy has worked as an urban planner in London, has undertaken various projects for the Town & Country Planning Association and is involved in an ongoing project for a new garden town in South  Australia.

As Dean, Professor Hardy’s role is to ensure the highest possible academic standards at AIB.  In particular, he provides advice on course development and has direct responsibility for research.

He comments “AIB puts quality first.  It is unique amongst private business providers in Australia in offering research degrees at doctoral level.  We are proud to have successfully completed four accreditation exercises to meet Australian higher education quality standards.” 

Professor Hardy strongly believes that AIB has developed a niche reputation in work-applied learning, which is evident in all courses offered and in research undertaken.  AIB produces its own academic journal with an international panel of editors.

 “I am proud to be associated with AIB. It is an extremely well-established and respected institution, offering courses and participating in research that is geared towards practical outcomes around the globe.”