Orientation at AIB  

Your journey starts here.

Congratulations on taking this exciting step in starting your study journey! Your decision to invest in yourself and your education is a significant achievement, and our Orientation program is designed to help you start strong.  

Over three weeks before your first term of either the Graduate Certificate in Management (GCM) or the Master of Business Administration (MBA), you’ll gain the skills, tools, and confidence to start studying successfully online with AIB. In fact, our data shows that students who choose to complete the Orientation program feel more prepared and consistently achieve stronger academic results than those who don’t.  

Whether you’re new to studying or returning after a break, AIB’s Orientation program is carefully designed to help you get familiar with the AIB online learning portal, the resources available to you, and importantly to feel ready and supported from day one. 

What you’ll learn

This Orientation program is specifically designed for students commencing the GCM or MBA and is built around five practical modules:

  • Plan: Get organised and set up your study space and tools.
  • Identify: Learn how to find and use AIB’s key study resources.
  • Uphold: Understand academic integrity and how to write with confidence.
  • Find: Explore how to search, reference and use credible academic sources.
  • Connect: Meet your community and discover how to access support.

Each module helps you build essential study skills at your own pace. You’ll also complete a few required tasks to get you fully prepared for your first subject.

What you’ll need to complete

There are three tasks to complete before starting your first subject:

  1. Checklist: Set up your study tools/download required software and locate your key AIB resources and contacts.
  2. Academic Integrity Quiz: Learn what’s expected and how to uphold AIB’s academic standards.
  3. Short Writing Task: Submit a brief piece of writing, modelled on your first Leadership assessment.

If you’re new to studying, we highly recommend you work your way through all 5 modules before you start your first subject. For those more experienced with studying, feel free to explore the modules as required . Please be reassured that the modules will remain available throughout your studies, allowing you to revisit them at any time to refresh your skills and knowledge.

Live & recorded webinars

The Orientation program is available for three weeks before your first subject begins and can be accessed anytime throughout your course. During this three-week period, you’ll be able to join live webinars designed to help you get the most out of your Orientation experience.

Each one-hour session is interactive and practical, with recordings available afterwards. Popular sessions include:

  • How to Use Your Time in Orientation
  • New to Referencing?
  • New to Academic Writing?
  • Orientation to Leadership: Handover Q&A

During these sessions you’ll also have the chance to meet AIB’s Orientation Coordinator who is also one of AIB’s Librarians and connect with fellow students – a great way to start building your network at AIB.

Your toolkit for success

As an AIB student, you’ll also have exclusive access to a range of resources designed to strengthen your academic skills and support your success. During Orientation, our team will guide you through the resources available and provide support to get set up and ready to go.

Why Orientation matters

Students who complete Orientation report feeling more confident and consistently achieve stronger academic results throughout their program.
If you’re curious about how our Orientation has been developed and refined over time, you can learn more in The Online Orientation Program at AIB: An Iterative Approach, a published article exploring how the AIB Orientation program supports student success.

Get extra support at anytime

Our Academic Skills Support Team is here to help you every step of the way. At any point during the orientation program or your study journey, you can book a one-on-one session to get tailored advice on your writing or study approach.

  • Academic Skills Advisors can help you plan and draft your writing, including task 3 of Orientation, as well as help you interpret feedback from Studiosity and Turnitin.
  • AIB Librarians can guide you through finding credible academic sources, referencing correctly, and using our online library tools effectively.

Academic Skills Support Team

Barbara Coat

Cert IV in Workplace Training & Assessment, Charles Darwin University, Bachelor of Library Studies, SA Institute of Technology (UniSA)
Library & Orientation Coordinator
Finding credible sources for use in assessments; Referencing; Effective and ethical use of Gen AI tools; Student academic literacies development; Orientation Coordination; Publisher Liaison; Maintaining AIB’s online library
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Esma Sasmaz-Ozpinar

Graduate Certificate in Educational Research (Monash University, Master of Education, Educational Psychology (University of Sydney), Bachelor of Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (Istanbul University)
Academic Skills Advisor
Experienced English Language teacher; Student Support Services; Effective Reading Strategies; Academic Writing; Referencing; leveraging Generative AI (Gen AI) in Assessments; Proficiency in Multiple Study Tools
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Holly Ashworth

Bachelor of Arts (University of Sydney)
Academic Skills Advisor
Student Support Services; Academic Writing; Referencing; Ethical use of Gen AI tools; Experience in Educational Organisations
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Jack Samson

Master of Information Management (Library and Information Management) (UniSA) Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (SACE) Bachelor of International Relations (UniSA)
Librarian
Endnote Referencing; Finding credible sources for use in assessments; Effective and ethical use of Gen AI tools; Maintaining AIB’s research repository
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Jennifer Weller

MBA (CSU), GradDip (CSU), GCM (CSU), FHEA, BSc (UNSW), Cert IV Training & Assessment (TAFE) Cert Assessment of Informal Learning (TAFE), Investment Logic Mapping, Vic Gov, Past Qualified Practising Market Researcher (AMSRS) and Management Program (UoM)
Academic Skills Advisor
Academic Writing; Referencing; Credible Source Information; Experience in Educational Organisations
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FAQs

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Orientation opens three weeks before your first term begins. You will receive an email with your login details and instructions once you completed enrolment. If you have any trouble logging in, please contact Student Central at studentcentral@aib.edu.au

Orientation takes around eight hours in total, though experienced students often complete it in less time. You can work through it at your own pace before your first subject begins.

Completing Orientation sets you up for success at AIB. You’ll learn how to navigate the online learning portal, understand academic expectations, gain access to additional resources, and build key study skills before your first subject begins. Students who complete Orientation consistently feel more confident and achieve stronger academic results. It’s also a fantastic way to connect with members of the Academic Skills Support Team and fellow students, so you can start your AIB journey feeling confident and ready to go.

You’ll still be able to start your studies, but you may find the transition smoother if you complete Orientation first. It helps you get comfortable with AIB’s systems and academic expectations early on. You’ll also have ongoing access to the Orientation modules throughout your course, so you can revisit them anytime to refresh your skills or knowledge.

No problem. All webinars are recorded and available on the Webinar Hub after each session, so you can watch them anytime that suits you.

Yes, you can return to the Orientation modules anytime throughout your studies. Many students revisit the materials before assessments or when refreshing their study skills.

Ready to begin?

Orientation opens three weeks before your term starts. Log in early, explore the modules and webinars, and take the first step toward a confident and successful start at AIB.