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The Fast-Track MBA

Designed for busy working professionals, this fully online MBA course is highly flexible and delivered with interactive, bite-sized content and personalised student support.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Postgraduate Program

A Tier One Global Online MBA

AIB’s Master of Business Administration is a 100% online program that equips you with essential business and leadership skills to succeed in today’s business world. Internationally recognized, AIB’s MBA is highly respected and valued right here in Canada. In the 2023 CEO Magazine online MBA rankings, the AIB MBA earned Global Tier One status for the third consecutive year and ranked 25th worldwide. 

Our online MBA is designed for busy professionals, offering flexible study options so you can learn at your own pace from anywhere in Canada. The program focuses on industry needs, providing leadership and management knowledge you can immediately apply in your workplace. 

Thousands of AIB students have successfully completed the MBA while working full time. In fact, flexible study options are one of the reasons so many Canadians choose to study with us.

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Our Canadian Alumni achievements

The results of the 2023 AIB Alumni Insights Survey demonstrate the outstanding achievements of our former Canadian students and is a testament to their professional growth.

98%

were satisfied with the level of support received from AIB

95%

applied the MBA in their job or business

93%

said that the AIB MBA increased their confidence

83%

said the MBA has helped them progress their career

$31k

average increase in pay since starting the MBA

80%

had a salary increase since graduating

62%

received a salary increase within one year of MBA completion

63%

have received at least one or more promotions

Why do an MBA?

No matter what sector you’re in, innovation and technology have created a world that is rapidly changing. It has become increasingly challenging to have the most up-to-date knowledge and experience to stay ahead of the competition.

A Master of Business Administration degree is a highly-regarded postgraduate qualification that teaches foundational business and leadership skills, as well as specialist knowledge, providing you with a pathway to career success.

Learning outcomes

Business isn’t just theory, and neither are our degrees. The AIB MBA has no exams, instead you’ll learn from the practical application of theory to real life business problems, for immediate career impact.

Our programs foster your ability to understand and apply leading business theories, critically analyze and solve problems, lead and communicate effectively, and make decisions to support the growth of your team and organization.

Our MBA opens many doors with both current and prospective employers giving you more opportunities for career progression, higher salaries, starting your own business and more.

There’s no limit to what you can do with an MBA from AIB.

*To complete the MBA in 12 months, eligibility criteria applies

DeliveryOnline
Number of Courses9 core courses
and 3 elective courses
Duration12 months*
or up to 3 years
Start Dates12 intakes a year
Stages3 stages with 2 exit points
Entry RequirementsPrior degree
or prior experience

An MBA with flexible entry and exit options

Our online Master of Business Administration is comprised of 2 nested postgraduate qualifications, so should you need to exit the MBA early, you can still achieve a postgraduate qualification.

4 Courses

Graduate Diploma in Management

4-8 months
4 Courses

Master of Business Administration

4-8 months

How you will learn

In today’s fast-paced business world, our study schedule lets you complete your MBA online in 2 years while working. You can study 6 courses a year and even accelerate by taking up to 2 courses at once if you meet the criteria. If life interferes with your studies, you can adjust your timetable, minimizing delays compared to semester-based MBAs at other Canadian universities.

At AIB we run multiple intakes throughout a year so you can start the program when it suits you.

Each term runs for 8 weeks and during this period you’ll complete one course. An 8-week period contains a mix of interactive assessments including, but not limited to, assignments, quizzes and forum participation along the way, plus one week to reflect and recharge.

Learning materials are available 14 days before the course start date, allowing you to plan your studies around your family, work, and social commitments.*

*The below timeline is an example only – assessment mix may change from course to course.

Course Overview Diagram

Multiple start dates

With the flexibility and convenience of 12 start dates every year you can start your MBA when it suits you.

Upcoming start dates

AIB MBA Courses

There are 8 core courses you’ll undertake prior to moving on to your electives, allowing you to tailor your experience to suit your personal, career and business goals. You’ll conclude your MBA with Project, the capstone courses.

Core Courses
Elective Courses
Project*

Complete the 8 core courses listed below. Additionally, you’re required to select 3 electives from the electives tab and complete the capstone Project.

Leadership (First Course)

The course provides a scholarly and in-depth knowledge of the dynamics of leadership and how it applies to contemporary leadership practice.

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of leadership theories, concepts, and practice, including both traditional and contemporary forms of leadership.
  • Critically evaluate various modes of leadership with consideration of ethical and socially responsible practice.
  • Effectively communicate and apply relevant leadership principles to address diverse needs of various stakeholders.
  • Develop a critically reflective leadership model for your own development.

Strategic Management (Second Course)

This course provides comprehensive knowledge of the strategic management process and gives exposure to the concepts and frameworks that are used in understanding a company’s competitive position in domestic and international markets, and the development of new strategies.

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate understanding of contemporary strategic management theory, concepts and principles.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of how strategy formulation and strategy implementation processes work in contemporary organisations
  • Conduct an analysis of the internal and external environment of the selected organisational context, using appropriate strategic management theories and frameworks to inform future direction.
  • Critically evaluate different strategic alternatives and suggest an appropriate and ethical pathway for a business to build and sustain competitive advantage.

Marketing Management

This course discusses the importance and strategic role of marketing in today’s globalized and digital business environment. Students learn practical skills that impact on business growth, like how to analyze the market context in which a business or enterprise is operating, segment the market, select an appropriate target market, and recommend strategic and tactical plans that co-create value for the selected target market

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of contemporary marketing theory and practice.
  • Evaluate marketing concepts and organisational issues to make evidence-based decisions on creating value for customers.
  • Apply innovative marketing approaches, techniques, and ethical perspectives to recommend an evidence-based solution to the problem of capturing value from customers.
  • Communicate marketing knowledge, skills, and ideas to others in writing clearly, persuasively, and credibly.

Operations Management

This course provides an in-depth knowledge of issues critical for the efficient and effective management of operations in service, public, manufacturing, not-for-profit, and other sectors.  The course covers operations management principles, frameworks, and contemporary topics.

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of operations management principles, frameworks, and contemporary topics.
  • Critically analyse and evaluate operations management issues.
  • Clearly, concisely, and credibly communicate operations management knowledge to others.
  • Apply relevant principles and frameworks to develop innovative and evidence-based solutions for complex operations management issues.

Financial Management

This course prepares students for effective financial management in organizations. At a foundational level, the course introduces how a manager can interpret financial statements, identify trends and utilize financial tools and techniques to improve decision making, alongside non-financial considerations including ethics.

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate understanding of core contemporary financial management theory, techniques and practice.
  • Critically evaluate and effectively communicate recommendations to address financial management issues.
  • Apply financial management theory and techniques to professional practice in an ethical manner.

Strategic Human Resource Management

This course will prepare students for the continuously evolving nature of work in uncertain times and the challenges and opportunities that this presents for organizations in meeting the strategic needs of a diverse workforce.

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of strategic human resource management theory and its application in practice.
  • Critically evaluate and recommend improvements to existing human resource management strategies.
  • Identify and evaluate different perspectives and contemporary trends, and their impact on strategic HRM.
  • Design and effectively communicate an evidence based human resource management initiative with consideration to ethical concerns.

Corporate Governance*

This course examines the development, concepts, and significance of the concepts and practice of Corporate Governance, and organizational governance within the context of organizational capacity building.

Pre-requisites: Three AQF Level 8 courses must be completed before attempting Corporate Governance

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of contemporary corporate governance theories, principles and regulatory frameworks.
  • Use corporate governance theories and frameworks to interpret the key corporate governance responsibility, structure and function in practice.
  • Critically evaluate corporate governance structure and practices with consideration of needs of various stakeholders, corporate ethics and social responsibility.
  • Effectively apply and communicate relevant theories and frameworks to ensure sound and ethical corporate governance decisions in practice.

Project Management*

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to successfully manage projects in service, public, not-for-profit, private and other sectors. The course covers various practical frameworks and emerging topics.

Pre-requisites: A minimum of three AQF level 8 courses which must include Operations Management must be completed before attempting Project Management.

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of project management principles, frameworks, and contemporary topics.
  • Critically analyze, reflect on, and synthesize complex information, problems, principles and frameworks related to project management.
  • Research and apply relevant principles and frameworks to develop innovative, ethical, and evidence-based solutions for complex project management issues.
  • Clearly, concisely and credibly communicate project management knowledge to specialist and non-specialist audiences to inform practice.

Artificial Intelligence for Business

This course provides an essential overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) types and their strategic application and integration in industry that is transforming business practice. In the context of organizational leadership in the age of digital disruption, this course explores the challenges and opportunities of AI as well as the capabilities, limitations and ethical considerations.

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the principal concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a business context.
  • Critically evaluate the capabilities and limitations of AI types and their ethical challenges.
  • Analyse the strategic functional, organisational, and industry needs that can be addressed by AI solutions.
  • Develop, justify and effectively communicate appropriate approaches for the deployment of AI.

Cyber Security for Managers

The aim of this course is to provide in-depth insight into the increasing dangers and frequency of cyber-attacks on businesses and government and how best to prevent or mitigate the damaging outcomes. The likely sources of attacks will be outlined along with the methods more commonly used, inherent weaknesses in systems, examine the risk factors and outline manager’s responsibilities. How to create policies designed to mitigate attacks and how to manage them are included along with disaster planning and recovery. This is not a technical course on the detailed workings of attacks but rather a management approach to cyber resilience, cyber disaster planning and recovery methods.

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Describe the need for cyber security in context of the risks, threats, and attack vectors on an organisation’s digital information systems.
  • Analyse weaknesses and vulnerabilities in an organisation’s digital information systems to determine threats and controls for risk management.
  • Design cyber security policies that help mitigate the weaknesses in digital information systems, define organisational data governance protocols and comply with legal obligations.
  • Critically analyse and effectively communicate a complex cyber disaster recovery and contingency plan and recommend improvements to inform professional practice using contemporary cyber security threats, best practice models and/or frameworks.

Business Analytics for Managers

This course provides an overview of business analytics concepts and their applications in the business environment.

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of fundamental concepts and methods in business analytics and what business analytics can do for a business.
  • Critically evaluate and reflect on the business analytics maturity of organizations and organizational readiness for implementing business analytics.
  • Research and apply relevant business analytics methods and frameworks to address strategic, operational, and tactical decision problems in organisations.
  • Effectively communicate business analytics requirements and the relevant findings with various stakeholders including their data expert.

Entrepreneurship

This course provides scholarly, practical and in-depth knowledge of contemporary entrepreneurial professional practice and entrepreneurial mindsets. By exploring the key life cycle stages of an entrepreneurial venture and the drivers of entrepreneurial culture, students are provided with insights into the process of entrepreneurship and into developing the resource base needed to pursue entrepreneurial initiatives. The course draws on experiential and collaborative learning to build and strengthen entrepreneurial capabilities.

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Examine contemporary entrepreneurship theory and practice to create insights  into potential entrepreneurial opportunities.
  • Reflect upon, and apply contemporary entrepreneurship approaches, techniques and ethical perspectives, that develop an entrepreneur’s: leadership, mindset, capabilities and pathways to an entrepreneurial career.
  • Evaluate the external and internal environmental factors and contexts of an entrepreneurial venture to create and formulate well-informed decisions that will ensure the success of the venture.
  • Communicate entrepreneurship knowledge, skills and ideas to others clearly, persuasively and credibly.

New Product Design*

This course takes the student through new product design from conception to launch of a new product or service. The course aims to provide in-depth knowledge and application of traditional and innovative tools and frameworks used in a successful new product design process.

Pre-requisites: Marketing Management

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of contemporary new product design theory and practice.
  • Demonstrate an ability to apply innovative approaches and techniques as well as ethical perspectives throughout the development of new product design.
  • Evaluate complex business concepts and issues to deliver an evidence-based rationale for new product design.
  • Communicate new product design knowledge, skills and ideas to others clearly, persuasively and credibly.

Business Consulting

The course provides scholarly and practical in-depth knowledge of the business practices, processes and management for external consultants, owners of consulting firms and those with expertise considering consulting as a profession who are wanting to start, run or scale a business consulting enterprise.

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of contemporary business consulting theory, process and practice.
  • Apply innovative approaches and techniques as well as ethical perspectives throughout the development of a consulting service.
  • Evaluate complex business and enterprise concepts and issues to make evidence-based recommendations.
  • Communicate business consulting knowledge, skills and ideas to others clearly, persuasively and credibly.

Corporate Finance*

The objective of the course is to provide an integrated framework and analytical tools that are used by the firm managers to make financial decisions that improve firm value.

Pre-requisites: Financial Management

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of contemporary corporate finance theory, analytical frameworks and practice.
  • Critically analyse and effectively communicate complex corporate finance issues and recommend improvements to inform professional practice.
  • Plan and prepare a substantial evidence based corporate finance report in an ethical manner.

Financial Markets and Institutions*

This course presents a detailed overview of the features of modern financial and monetary systems, and enables an in-depth understanding of complex institutions, markets, and securities that are part of them.

Pre-requisites: Financial Management

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of contemporary financial markets and institutions theory, analytical frameworks and practice.
  • Critically analyse and effectively communicate improvements relating to financial markets and institutions issues.
  • Plan and present a substantial evidence-based financial markets and institutions report in an ethical manner.

Investment Management*

The objective of the course is to provide comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge on investment management. The course covers major theoretical concepts, namely, modern portfolio theory, diversification, and equilibrium models of security prices. The course also includes macroeconomic and industry analysis, pricing of main financial derivatives, and evaluation of portfolio performance.

Pre-requisite: Financial Management

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of contemporary investment management theory, analytical frameworks and practice.
  • Critically analyse and effectively communicate complex concepts, investment management issues and recommend improvements to inform professional practice.
  • Plan and undertake a substantial evidence-based report in an ethical manner.

Organisational Learning and Development

This course provides scholarly, practical, and in-depth knowledge to support and critically evaluate contemporary approaches to organizational learning and development (OLAD). Drawing on adult learning theory, students will be involved in diagnosing an organization’s learning and development needs. Subsequently, they will gain an insight into the process of design, implementation, and evaluation of learning and development initiatives in line with the organization’s strategic direction. Implications for fostering capabilities for the development of human capital for sustained competitive advantage will be examined.

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Identify and evaluate organisational learning and development and its strategic application in practice.
  • Diagnose learning and development needs that align with the organisation’s strategic focus.
  • Design an evidence-based organisational learning and development initiative to address current and future organisational needs whilst maintaining professional integrity.

Managing People in a Global Context*

This course explores how globalization has influenced and impacted human resource management practices in multinational enterprises (MNEs).

Pre-requisites: Strategic Human Resource Management

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of contemporary international HRM theories, principles and concepts.
  • Critically analyse international HRM practices and their application in a global context.
  • Identify and evaluate different contemporary perspectives, value systems and trends and their impact on international HRM policy and practice.
  • Design and effectively communicate an appropriate evidence-based international HRM strategy which takes into account socially responsible and ethical practice for an organisation.

Managing Change*

Managing Change focuses on organisational change: why it occurs, how it occurs, how it can be managed, and what forms it can take. The complexities of change present real challenges for managers and leaders and, hence, challenges for managers and leadership in times of change are also addressed.

Pre-requisites: Strategic Human Resource Management

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of theories of planned change, a range of established change management approaches and their applicability in organisational settings.
  • Assume a leading role in critically evaluating organisational and behavioural issues that may affect the change process and recommend strategies to combat these issues.
  • Analyse complex organisational issues including any ethical considerations in relation to a planned change initiative.
  • Formulate, effectively communicate and implement change initiatives and strategies for organisations.

Consumer Behaviour*

The course highlights the importance of consumer behaviour and customer experience concepts and theories in understanding the consumer decision making process as well as the customer journey. The course addresses knowledge and analytical skills to assess the influence of various factors in consumer decision making and understand the importance of integration and measurement of customer experience.

Pre-requisites: Marketing Management

  • Critically analyse the influence of various factors on consumer decision-making and purchasing behaviour.
  • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate, synthesise and apply innovative approaches, techniques and perspectives to consumer behaviour and customer experience management.
  • Recommend appropriate marketing strategies in a variety of marketing scenarios based on in-depth analysis of consumer behaviour within target markets.
  • Communicate customer experience knowledge, skills and ideas to others clearly, persuasively and credibly through customer journey mapping, deriving recommendations to enhance customer experience.

Digital Marketing*

There is an expectation that modern enterprises engage in digital marketing providing positive brand experiences for their customers and other stakeholders. Digital marketing is increasingly important to understand, because customers engage online and offline with brands. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of digital marketing. Students will learn about the various types of digital marketing as well as to how to plan, deploy, manage and evaluate a digital marketing strategy.

Pre-requisites: Marketing Management

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of contemporary new digital marketing theory and practice.
  • Examine digital marketing theory, measures and practice to create a comprehensive digital marketing audit.
  • Critically analyse various metrics, innovative approaches, techniques and ethical perspective to design a digital marketing strategy.
  • Communicate digital marketing strategies, tactics and measures to others clearly, persuasively and credibly.

International Business

This course provides a contemporary understanding of international business and its complexities including the role of multinational firms. Students will gain insights into the roles played by formal and informal institutions on the performance of their firm. Students will examine how countries trade with each other and how organizations implement various international strategies to compete globally and obtain competitive advantage.

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of contemporary International Business theories, concepts and principles, and their application in practice
  • Critically evaluate the role and impact of country-level macro environment and institutions to make appropriate recommendations for a business operating internationally.
  • Critically evaluate various international strategies and entry modes and make appropriate recommendations for a business operating internationally.
  • Plan and effectively communicate a relevant and evidence-based international business activity for an organisation with ethical considerations.

Procurement and Global Logistics Management*

This course focuses on the design of effective procurement and global logistics systems and how such systems can be improved during periods of uncertainty. It covers areas such as customer relationship management, warehousing and packaging, and transportation. It explains how these elements combine to form a logistics network. Students will analyze the impacts and opportunities of uncertainty on procurement and logistics management.

Pre-requisites: Operations Management

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Critically analyse procurement and global logistics systems in the times of uncertainty using relevant theories and frameworks.
  • Develop evidence-based recommendations to improve procurement and logistics systems.
  • Synthesise and communicate procurement and global logistics management knowledge to inform practice.

Global Supply Chain Management*

Today’s business and economy happens in a global and circular supply chain. Successful organizations in various sectors (e.g. service, public, NFP, manufacturing) strategically collaborate with their local and/or global supply chain partners to  gain competitive advantage and create more value for the end customers. Well-managed adaptive supply chains help them win and retain customers, unravel opportunities, and leverage digital trends to achieve and sustain long term value creation. This course takes a strategic and global approach to Supply Chain Management and covers key principles, frameworks, and contemporary topics.

Pre-requisites: Operations Management

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of global supply chain management principles, frameworks, and contemporary trends.
  • Critically analyse, reflect on, and synthesise complex information, problems, principles and frameworks related to supply chain management at the strategic and global level.
  • Research and apply relevant principles and frameworks to develop innovative, evidence-based and sustainable solutions to navigate the supply chain landscape.
  • Clearly, concisely and credibly communicate strategic and global supply chain management knowledge to specialist and non-specialist audiences to inform practice and showcase competencies as future ready SC leaders.

Directed Study*

Directed Study requires students to undertake a specific project to further their disciplinary study and theory application in addition to the final MBA Project. The Directed Study is an individual project which is supervised by one or more academic staff member(s), based on topics that are aligned with the discipline expertise offered at AIB. The topic and assessment pieces are developed in consultation with the academic supervisor(s).  Meetings between the student and the staff member(s) are periodic and at the request of the student or the staff member(s). The staff member(s) may set milestones and timelines for the student to meet. The course provides scaffolding for the design and development of an individual research project and for the application of theory in a practical workplace context. Please note, Directed Study is not intended to be a replacement for an existing course.

Pre-requisites: All AQF Level 8 courses.

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of the design and implementation of an individual project.
  • Evaluate and synthesise existing research to enable the creative planning and execution of scholarship in a practical, real-world context.
  • Design and implement an individual project for the application of theory in a practical workplace context.

The objective of this capstone course is to undertake a project related to the chosen area of professional focus. Students will identify an appropriate workplace or industry related research problem or opportunity, conduct a concise review of theories and frameworks, engage in identifying secondary data, analyze the data and present findings in a formal business research report.

Pre-requisite: A minimum of 10 MBA subjects (all AQF level 8 subjects and at least 4 AQF level 9 subjects) must be completed before attempting the Project.

On completion of this course participants should be able to:

  • Critically examine contemporary business theory and practices related to an identified enterprise (or industry) problem or opportunity.
  • Demonstrate ability to apply innovative approaches, techniques, ethical perspectives, and the use of secondary data, to an identified enterprise (or industry) problem or opportunity.
  • Critically evaluate business (or industry) concepts and synthesise existing research, theory, and secondary data to advise business stakeholders on business solutions.
  • Communicate evidence-based recommendations to stakeholders clearly, persuasively, and credibly.

*When scheduling your timetable, please note that some courses have pre-requisites that must be successfully completed prior to commencing the course.

For further information on specializations or available elective units, view the MBA Subject Guide.

If you have completed any postgraduate level courses (AQF Level 8 and above) or Project Management Professional (PMP) in the past, you may be able to apply for credit transfer. For further details, please refer to Articulation, Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and Articulation, Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Procedure.

Access your learning materials on the go

100% Online Learning

We’ve found innovative ways to make our courses fit around you.

Our Student Learning Portal is your ultimate digital resource for everything you’ll need to successfully complete your online MBA course with the flexibility to access your learning materials, videos, podcasts and other multimedia. You’ll engage with fellow students and have key concepts explained by your Online Facilitators in webinars and forums.

Additionally, the myAIB app allows you to download modules and full courses to view offline to save your cellular data, receive notifications for assessments and webinars, listen to audio versions of modules through Soundcloud and enjoy many other useful features.

The myAIB learning portal app is available on Google Play and on the Apple App Store.

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RECEIVE BROCHURE

Your MBA structured for success

An MBA is a journey, and our flexible study options let you achieve your goals at your own pace. You’ll study each course over eight weeks, with assessments along the way and a week to reflect and recharge. You can speed up your qualification by studying two courses at once if you meet our criteria. If life’s commitments interfere, you can pause and resume your studies when it suits you.

Duration

You can complete your MBA in as little as 12 months   and up to 3 years, subject to meeting our eligibility criteria.

Time Commitments

We anticipate that you will spend about 150 hours per course (or 15-20 hours per week) to complete your MBA.

Fitting an MBA Into Your Life

Can you fit the required study time into your busy schedule? Try our online study time calculator.

There For You

You’ll be supported by over 120 academic, student support and professional staff, who will be with you every step of your MBA journey.

ROI Calculator – The cost of not getting an MBA

Ever wondered what an MBA could be worth to you? Based on our graduate data, you can now see what an MBA might mean for your income with our MBA ROI Calculator. Remember, before you make any financial decisions, you should get information and advice from qualified professionals regarding your personal circumstances and financial affairs.

“When I decided to pursue my MBA there were a few crucial components that I considered: accreditation in Canada, price, pace, and reviews. AIB’s MBA was perfect! Through online studying I am able to complete courses at my own pace and take breaks when needed, at a fraction of the cost of in-person MBAs, while gaining a reputable MBA that is accredited in Canada. As a bonus, my peers are international which has broadened my network and allowed me to understand diverse perspectives.”
“Anytime I needed some help, from the administration to the professors to the assistants, they were always there. Just an email away and they’d get right back to you. The advantage I had was Adelaide was a day ahead of me, so I would get the answers promptly. I’m very satisfied with the service, and with the professors.”

Most of the universities I know of here in Canada require the GMAT to do an MBA. I have had to overcome a lot of barriers to get where I am and have dedicated myself to getting there – the GMAT would have been another barrier, but AIB removed that. AIB took into consideration my professional experience, and my life experience and took it at face value.

MBA Admissions Criteria

You don’t need a degree to qualify for an MBA – your experience counts!
Applicants must have ONE of the following:

Minimum 5 years’ experience

A minimum of five years of relevant work experience, which includes at least three of years management experience, or significant technical experience.

An Advanced Diploma

An Advanced Diploma* or Associate Degree (AQF** Level 6) or learning equivalent to an AQF Level 6 qualification and at least three years of relevant work experience.

A Bachelor’s degree

A Bachelor’s degree (AQF** Level 7) and at least two years of relevant work experience.

Minimum GMAT score of 550

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550 and at least three years of relevant work experience.

Accredited and Recognized

AIB is an established private education institution delivering quality business education for 40 years.

In Canada, AIB is included in the CanLearn International Master List of Designated Educational Institutions and nationally accredited by the National Centre for Management Accreditation (NCMA) of the Canadian Institute of Management.

In Australia, AIB is registered by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and its programs are accredited within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). TEQSA is an Australian Government regulatory body that has International Partnership with several overseas quality assurance agencies; please see TEQSA’s website for a list of these international partnerships.

Here’s a snapshot of our memberships, listings and registrations:
  • The Canadian Chamber of Commerce
  • Canadian Australian Chamber of Commerce (CACC)
  • American Chamber of Commerce
  • International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE)
  • International Association of Universities
  • Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM)
  • Australasian Council on Open, Distance and e-Learning
  • Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA)

Professional Memberships

AIB is recognized by various professional, academic and industry bodies.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA) Member
Australian HR Institute (AHRI)
AACSB Business Education Alliance Member
The Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA)

AIB’s Global Community

When you graduate with an AIB degree, you become a lifelong member of the school’s diverse and highly skilled alumni network, comprised of over 16,000 business school graduates with over 24,000 business school qualifications awarded globally.

Our graduates come from 95 countries around the world! From Canada and Australia to Sri Lanka and Trinidad & Tobago – the AIB alumni community is a truly global network of professionals.

Canadians form the second largest cohort of AIB students and graduates. Currently there are almost 2,000 students and alumni from Canada and with every term more Canadians are joining our programs. You’ll always find your fellow compatriots studying with you.

Our alumni work for some of the world’s most well-known brands and are active across all industries, including financial services, government, manufacturing and logistics, healthcare, education, information technology, mining and energy, consulting, engineering, not-for-profit, public sector and more.

24,000+

Business school qualifications awarded globally

16,000+

Business school graduates globally

181

Academic, support and professional staff

3,500+

Business school students studying in 2024

12,000+

MBA graduates around the world

95

Countries represented

Note: All graduate, student and academic head-count numbers were true as of February 2024.

AIB’s toolkit for success

Get study-ready from day one with access to the best study resources, scholarly libraries and dedicated academic support. We’ll arm you with all the tools you need to not only successfully complete your degree, but to excel in your career.

Office 365
Office 365 for students with access to the core suite of applications
LinkedIn Learning
Access over 17,000 instructional courses and learning paths with LinkedIn Learning
Dedicated Academic Skills Advisors providing students with academic support
The myAIB App allows you to study on the go with the most important things you
need in one place
Access to online academic libraries with support from our Library Team and Scite_, the AI powered citation research tool
Gain
Gain instant writing support on everything from writing structure and grammar to spelling and tone with GrammarlyEDU
Endnote
Collect and organize your references with Endnote, saving you time to focus on study
Online Orientation Program includes key process, study tools, and practical tips to prepare you for study success

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I know if I am eligible to study an MBA at AIB?

There are multiple entry pathways to be eligible to study your MBA at AIB, you just need to meet one of the following:

  • A minimum of five years relevant work experience – which included at least 3 years of management experience or significant technical experience.
  • A Bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7) and at least two years of relevant work experience.
  • An Advanced Diploma Associate Degree (AQF Level 6 or learning equivalent) and at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
  • Minimum Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score of 550 and at least 3 years of relevant work experience.

For applicants from non-English speaking regions and/or who have studied in a foreign language, AIB has an English language proficiency requirement that needs to be met in order to be accepted into the MBA. Speak to your Course Advisor about the variety of ways your English language proficiency can be demonstrated.

For further details regarding eligibility criteria, follow this link.

How do I apply to study at AIB?

Applying to study with AIB is as easy as 1-2-3.

  1. Check eligibility, reserve your spot and complete your application form
  2. Upload your supporting documentation
  3. Accept your letter of offer

Once you’ve accepted your letter of offer, you’ll be well on your way to becoming an AIB student! The process from here is just as easy; our enrolment tracker will lead the way. More information on entry requirements including English language requirements can be found on our website.

How much time do I need to commit to studying each week?

On average, most students will need to study for around 150 hours to complete each MBA course. That means you will need to be able to schedule 15 – 20 hours per week in your calendar. Keep in mind that some weeks you may need a little more time and some weeks you may need a little less and everybody is different.

If you’re not sure, why not use our MBA Time to Study Calculator. It’s a quick way to look at your study opportunities each week and whether you have enough hours per week to do an MBA. Even with work, family and social commitments, you might be surprised how much study time you can fit in if you put your mind to it.

I have previous higher education experience, can I apply for credit towards my studies?

If you have completed study at an Australian equivalent postgraduate level, then you may be able to apply for credit towards specific courses. Before you apply, please refer to the Programme Exemptions document which lists all qualifications for which AIB has a standing articulation agreement with another institution or which we have pre-assessed for our precedents another institution’s qualifications. The maximum amount of credit which can be granted for these qualifications against AIB courses (MBA) is shown in the table. The table is by no means exhaustive, as AIB can also assess qualifications from institutions which are not represented here via our standard exemption application process.

You should also refer to the Articulation, Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and Procedure on the AIB Policies webpage for more information.

The online enrolment form contains a link to the specific course exemption application form which you will need to complete and submit to your course advisor as soon as possible. If you’re interested in applying for credit transfer, you must apply before you start your Course. We recommend that you submit your application as early as possible in the enrolment process so that any credit can be applied before you start (this will also avoid situations where you’ve studied something for which you could’ve gained credit). To kick off the process, tick “yes, I intend to apply for credit transfer” when completing your online application form.

If you are successful in being granted credit towards AIB courses, you should note:

  • Exempted courses will be referred to as ‘Exempted’, ‘Special Topic in Management’ or similar on your Academic Transcript and show as an (E) grade.
  • Exempted courses will not count towards your overall Grade Point Average (GPA).
  • The total course fee payable will be reduced in respect of the exempted courses.

Can I gain recognition for my industry experience?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the formal recognition of learning demonstrated through existing knowledge and skills. To apply for RPL, you’ll need to compile a portfolio which clearly demonstrates and provides evidence that your existing learning matches the learning outcomes of an AIB course. It is important to note that RPL is only available for complete higher education courses and is not offered for parts of courses.

You should refer to the RPL Guide for Applicants and the Articulation, Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and Procedure on the AIB Policies webpage for more information.

If you’re interested in applying for recognition of prior learning, you must apply before you start your Course. We recommend that you submit your portfolio as early as possible in the enrolment process so that any credit can be applied before you start (this will also avoid situations where you’ve studied something for which you could’ve gained credit). To kick off the process, tick “Yes, I intend to make RPL claim” when completing your online application form.

If you are successful in being granted credit towards AIB courses, you should note:

  • Exempted courses will be referred to as ‘Exempted’, ‘Special Topic in Management’ or similar on your Academic Transcript.
  • Exempted courses will not count towards your overall Grade Point Average (GPA).
  • The total Course fee payable will be reduced in respect of the exempted courses.

What forms of payment are accepted by AIB?

AIB is one of the most affordable premium higher education providers. We accept an array of different payment options for your convenience including:

Learn more about financing specific to Canadian students.

I’d like to chat to a person, how can I get in contact?

We are happy to answer any questions you might have about studying with us. Feel free to fill out a form and one on our Course Advisors will be in touch either by phone or email to answer your questions.

Alternatively, you can call us on 1300 304 820.

Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O’Brien

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 recognize 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.

Photographed – Uncle Mickey Kumatpi Marrutya O’Brien, at AIB Graduation Day October 2022.

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