Accreditations and Memberships

Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency

AIB is registered as a higher education provider in Australia by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), the sole government body in Australia authorised to register institutions of higher education, including universities.

The TEQSA National Register provides a central access point to accredited qualifications offered by registered higher education providers.

Australian Qualifications Framework

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. It incorporates the qualifications from each education and training sector into a single comprehensive national qualifications framework.

Canadian Institute of Management

AIB’s MBA is nationally accredited in Canada by the National Centre for Management Accreditation (NCMA) of the Canadian Institute of Management (CIM).

Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA)

IHEA is a representative peak body of higher education providers and represents 67 independent higher education providers, including private universities, with 80 campuses across Australia.

Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI)

Graduates of the Australian Institute of Business’ accredited Masters program, who have met the requisite work experience requirements, will be eligible for direct entry into AHRI’s Unit 4 Capstone: Applied Project in Organisational Capability of the AHRI Practising Certification (APC) Program. Successful completion of the capstone project is the core practical unit that entitles candidates to apply for certified practitioner status.

Enquiries can be made to careersupport@ahri.com.au.

Australian Marketing Institute (AMI)

The Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) is the requisite organisation for professional marketers and authoritative voice of Marketing in Australia. With the largest network of marketers in Australia, the Australian Marketing Institute has been supporting progress in the careers of our members and advancing the marketing profession since 1933.

Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA)

Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM)

Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA)

AACSB International

AIB is a member of AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB International is a global association of leaders in education and business dedicated to supporting and advancing quality business education worldwide. Through membership, accreditation, research, thought leadership, professional development, and advocacy, AACSB partners with over 1,500 organizations, from more than 90 countries globally. Membership or participation in the Global Education Alliance does not imply accreditation.

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce

With a network of over 450 chambers of commerce and boards of trade, representing 200,000 businesses of all sizes in all sectors of the economy and in all regions, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce the largest business association in Canada, and the country’s most influential. The Chamber is the primary connection between business and the federal government. AIB is a member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

International Association of Universities (IAU)

IAU, founded in 1950, is the UNESCO-based worldwide association of higher education institutions which brings together institutions and organisations from some 120 countries. AIB is listed on IAU’s online database and included in IAU’s annual International Handbook of Universities. In some countries, this listing is a pre-requisite to getting local recognition by foreign awarding bodies.

Australasian Council on Open, Distance and e-Learning

The Australasian Council on Open, Distance and e-Learning (ACODE) is the peak Australasian organisation for universities engaged or interested in technology enhanced learning and teaching. AIB is an affiliate member of ACODE.

CanLearn of the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

CanLearn is the Government of Canada online postsecondary education resource that provides Canadians with the information and services they need to decide what course to study and how to cover the costs. The CanLearn website was developed by the Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada in collaboration with provincial and territorial governments and Canadian learning and career development organisations. AIB is included in the CanLearn International Master List of Designated Educational Institutions which lists all the educational institutions where students can apply for Canada Student Loans.

CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG)

AIB has membership with the CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG), which “advances understanding of international quality assurance and promotes high-quality higher education in today’s competitive and international world. CIQG membership is open to higher education institutions, higher education associations, national quality assurance and accreditation bodies, government agencies, corporations, businesses, foundations and individuals around the world.”