MBA Rankings

The Australian Institute of Business Online MBA has proudly achieved Tier One Global Status in CEO Magazine’s Global Online MBA Rankings for the fourth consecutive year.  

In the 2025 rankings, AIB’s online MBA was ranked 7th in Australia and 25th globally, maintaining our position among the top programs worldwide. 

With 10 new online MBAs making their debut, 2025 was the most competitive year for online education. Unlike many institutions that have only recently offered online learning, AIB has been leading the way as Australia’s largest online MBA provider since 2018*. Our consistent Tier One MBA program recognition reflects the quality of our program, and why AIB remains a trusted choice for ambitious leaders worldwide. 

Reflecting on the achievement of our globally ranked MBA, Academic Dean Professor Darius Pfitzner shared: 

*see 20 Biggest Online MBA Providers, MBA News (July 2024) 

CEO Magazine ranks programs using multiple fact-based criteria to provide potential students with a trusted performance benchmark. In 2025, CEO Magazine evaluated 309 MBA programs from 153 institutions worldwide. Programs were assessed across 11 weighted measures, with faculty quality, class size, international diversity and accreditation among the most influential factors. 

Quality of faculty

AIB’s faculty combine academic excellence with real-world business experience. In 2025, CEO Magazine ranked faculty quality as the highest-weighted criterion in its ranking methodology, reflecting the importance of teaching excellence in student outcomes. 

Currently, the majority of AIB’s inhouse faculty hold advanced academic qualifications such as a PhD, DBA or subject-specific credentials such as a CPA. Additionally, nearly half of our faculty have over ten years of professional experience. 

International diversity

At AIB, international perspectives are built into the learning experience. Our global community consists of more than 20,000 students and alumni from over 100 countries. 

Exposure to international case studies and classmates gives AIB students the chance to compare business practices across different markets. The diversity of students and academics also helps them build valuable networks across multiple countries and industries. This global perspective prepares students for the realities of modern business, where international operations and multicultural teams have become standard practice. 

Class size

Class size is an important factor in delivering a high-quality MBA experience at AIB. Each class has a dedicated Online Learning Facilitator (OLF) to ensure students benefit from individual attention from experienced faculty, while limited numbers encourage high levels of interaction, relationship building and learning. Classes are also structured with flexibility in mind, catering to students studying across multiple time zones.

Accreditation

Our courses are accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). This means our qualifications are equivalent to those issued by Australian universities, meeting the highest education standards in Australia. We are also recognised by a number of international government departments, agencies and registries.