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AIB’s legacy of transforming lives through practical education

Tracing its origins to 1984, the Australian Institute of Business first began as a management consultancy called Gibaran Pty Ltd (Gibaran) and a decade later obtained accreditation to deliver higher education. Founded under the visionary leadership of Professor Selva Abraham, AIB has remained dedicated to empowering individuals to excel in the realms of business and management.

When Professor Abraham completed his executive-style MBA, it changed his life forever. The experience ignited his passion for education, seeing the difference that knowledge had made to him and what it could do for others. Professor Abraham dedicated his life to sharing education with the world through an accessible, flexible, and practical approach.  

In November 1995, Gibaran obtained accreditation to deliver its first higher education course. By 2002, it had obtained accreditation for the full suite of business degrees, including the prestigious Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), being the first private provider in Australia to do so. 

Today, with almost 40 years of history and as one of Australia’s most established private education institutions, AIB’s community has grown to over 20,000 students and alumni spanning across over 100 countries. We remain dedicated to providing flexible, accessible, and practical business education, empowering our students to excel in their careers and achieve their goals. We maintain our focus on the future, leading the charge in educational innovation, and committing ourselves to continuous improvement.

Our Values

Accredited AIB higher education courses currently on offer

AIB is a globally recognised institution that caters specifically to working professionals. AIB’s higher education programs are accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) .

COURSES	QUALIFICATIONS (RECOGNISED WITH THE AQF)	ANNUAL ENROLMENT NUMBERS (2024 EFTSL)~	ACCREDITATION STATUS	DELIVERY LOCATION	CRICOS REGISTERED*
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	• Graduate Certificate in Management • Graduate Diploma in Management – Exit award only • Master of Business Administration • Master of Business Administration (Entrepreneurial Management) • Master of Business Administration (Finance) • Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management) • Master of Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) • Master of Business Administration (Marketing Management)	Grad CertMgt – 364.625 MBA – 895.50	All accredited	Online via AIB Adelaide only	No
Master of Management (MMgt)	• Master of Management	MMgt – 1.25	All accredited	Online via AIB Adelaide only	No
Research Courses	• Graduate Certificate in Research Methodologies • Doctor of Business Administration • Doctor of Philosophy	GCMR – 0.375 DBA – 17.75 PhD – 3.50	All accredited	Online via AIB Adelaide only	No
Faculty	TOTAL ENROLMENTS (2024 EFTSL)~	1283

~ EFTSL included for currently offered courses only. Source: Department of Education, Skills and Employment.
* AIB withdrew its CRICOS registration in January 2019 and Student Visa holders are no longer eligible for enrolment in any of AIB’s courses.

Furthermore, we are recognised by a number of international government departments, agencies and registries. So when you are going for that next job or business deal, planning to move overseas, or looking to enrol in your next qualification – you can be assured that our degrees are fully accredited and internationally recognised.

Governance

Board of Directors

The AIB Board of Directors as the corporate governing body is established under the AIB Constitution and is collectively responsible for AIB operations and course delivery, and is comprised of:

Daren McKennay (Chair)
Joel Abraham
Sanjay Abraham
Michael Carpenter
Emeritus Professor Hilary Winchester
Yan Messoussa

Academic Board

The AIB Academic Board oversees the development and implementation of our policies and procedures and ensures that the academic standards are at the highest quality level possible and that we benchmark ourselves against our peers in the industry. For further information, please see the AIB Academic Board page.

Participation in decision making – student membership: To ensure the student perspective, AIB has a student and / or recent graduate on each of its Quality, Risk and Compliance Committee, Teaching & Learning Committee, Research & Higher Degrees Committee and Academic Board which provides valuable input in decision making.

Senior Management Team

Warren Hebard

CEO

Warren is an experienced executive with a diverse background in marketing and business development. He served as CEO of iSelect for over two and a half years, following nearly three years as Chief Marketing Officer.

His expertise in multi-channel and e-commerce, technology, product development and marketing positions him perfectly to guide AIB through its next phase of development.

Darius Pfitzner

Academic Dean

Professor Pfitzner brings an invaluable blend of academic leadership, real-world business experience, and robust teaching and research in Business and IT. With decades of experience and previous roles including Associate Dean of Innovations at Charles Darwin University, he is an active contributor to academic boards and policy development.

Additionally, he also has owned and managed successful businesses for over 30 years, aligning with AIB’s practical business ethos.

Kapil Gilani

Finance Director

With over 16 years at AIB, Kapil Gilani currently serves as the Finance Director, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to his role.

As a seasoned finance professional, he specialises in key areas such as negotiation, budgeting, business planning, management, and risk management in the higher education sector.

Vicki Golsby

Director of Academic Operations

Joining AIB in 2015, Vicki brings over 20 years of industry experience in Supply Chain Management and Purchasing.

In her role, she oversees governance, reporting, and academic operations. She also chairs the Review Committee and Academic Grades Committee and is a member of the Teaching and Learning Committee and Academic Board, bringing valuable committee experience to her role.

Liz Heathcote

Director of Online Learning

Joining AIB in 2019, Liz has 20 years of experience in higher education, specialising in eLearning, distance education, and project management.

With a focus on enhancing online learning for students and staff, Liz has well-rounded experience in establishing IT and eLearning strategies, quality assurance, managing support and IT staff, project management, and organisational change.

Ben Aird

Technology Director

As AIB’s Technology Director, Ben brings 30 years of industry experience, including 9 years at AIB. His expertise spans the entire application lifecycle, from business analysis to implementation and system management.

At AIB, Ben is dedicated to designing digital experiences that enhance students’ study journeys.

Eduardo Favarim

Marketing Director

With nearly 15 years of marketing experience, Eduardo has gained extensive exposure to both agency and client sides, as well as running his own business.

He consistently focuses on driving significant business growth and delivering measurable results by combining creativity and performance across various industries.

Tess Coughlan

Quality and Accreditation Manager

As AIB’s Quality and Accreditation Manager, Tess brings nearly thirty years of experience in teaching, learning, quality assurance, student support, regulatory compliance, and program administration in the Australian education sector.

Tess has worked in higher education, secondary education, ELICOS, and VET. Tess also serves on the Steering Committee for the Higher Education Private Providers’ Quality Network (HEPPQN).

Kerri Miller

Human Resources Manager

Kerri is a dedicated HR professional with a passion for enhancing the employee experience.

With over 15 years in both private and public sectors, including Government IT and Health, Defence, and Education, she currently serves as AIB’s HR Manager. She is a Certified Member of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) and is pursuing an MBA at AIB.

Ian Pybourne

Sales Director

With over 20 years’ experience, Ian is a senior sales and contact centre leader with expertise across education, telecommunications, not-for-profit and utility industries, specialising in driving performance, digital transformation and CX. Ian has led a major digital transformation at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, reimagining omnichannel donor engagement and contributed to Telstra’s retention program.

As AIB’s Sales Director, Ian leads the New Student and Retention teams across Australia and Canada, overseeing the student journey from enquiry to ongoing engagement.

For further information please see AIB’s Governance Chart.

Financial Standing

Australian Institute of Business Pty Limited (ACN 009 115 422, “AIB”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of AIB Education Group Pty Limited (ACN 604 951 162) and all of the trading activities of the group are conducted through AIB.

As required by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, AIB submits independently audited annual financial statements which represent the consolidated financial statements of AIB Education Group Pty Limited and all of the activities of AIB.

View AIB’s most current Statement of Financial Standing.

The Commonwealth Department of Education and Training has granted AIB temporary exemption for Tuition Assurance for 2018 until a new national strategy has been developed. Please see the AIB Tuition Assurance Statement on the AIB policies web page for further information.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Kaurna people, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which AIB is located, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Our students are across many lands, and we recognise and respect all cultural heritage, beliefs and relationships with the land. We acknowledge Traditional Custodians of the country throughout Australia and on all the lands on which our students study.

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