Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
WELCOME TO AIB
CONTENTS
ACADEMICS P.16
FULLY
ACCREDITED
ACCREDITATION IS ONE OF THE
MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO
CONSIDER WHEN WEIGHING UP
YOUR STUDY OPTIONS.
AIB is registered as a higher education provider This accreditation ensures all our qualifications are equivalent
in Australia by the Tertiary Education Quality and in standing to qualifications issued by Australian universities.
Standards Agency (TEQSA), the sole government As the AQF is internationally recognised, all compliant
body in Australia authorised to register institutions qualifications are internationally recognised.
of higher education, including universities.
Details of AIB’s registration status and accredited
AIB delivers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes programmes can be found at the National Register
that are accredited by TEQSA as being compliant with the maintained by TEQSA at:
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). www.teqsa.gov.au/national-register/provider/australian-institute-business-pty-ltd
HIGHLY
RECOGNISED
AIB HAS PARTNERED WITH PROMINENT ORGANISATIONS AND BUSINESS
LEADERS TO BRING THEORY TO LIFE.
Lee Tonitto
CEO, Australian Marketing Institute
Lyn Goodear
CEO, Australian Human Resources Institute
Alister Haigh
CEO, Haigh’s Chocolates
Daryl Maduke
Tax Lead, BDO Canada
Andy Robling
Vice President, Client Development, Hays
Canada
Cain Cooke
General Manager, CIBO Espresso
Steven Burrell
CEO, Governance Institute of Australia
Amanda O’ Brien
CEO, Xtreme Freight and Chairwoman, Matt Tindale, Managing Director, LinkedIn Australia and New Zealand,
Supply Chain and Logistics Association of and Joel Abraham, Director, Australian Institute of Business.
Australia
8 Australian Institute of Business
STUDY THAT
FITS YOUR LIFE
At AIB, we’re proud to put our students first. Always. START WHEN IT SUITS YOU
So rather than expect you to fit around us, we’ve found Does waiting for a new semester to start your MBA seem
innovative ways to make our subjects fit around you and a bit old-fashioned? We think so. With the flexibility and
your needs as a working adult. convenience of 6 start dates every year, it has never been
easier to fit study into your life! Now you can start your MBA
STUDY ANYWHERE, ANYTIME - 100% ONLINE when it suits you—in your time, so you can fully commit and
No matter where life takes you, you’ll be able to study reach your goals sooner.
from anywhere in the world.
KEEPING YOU MOTIVATED
Our interactive and innovative Student Learning Portal is You’ll complete each subject over eight weeks, which includes
your “go-to” online resource for everything you’ll need to interactive assessments along the way and one week to reflect
successfully complete your MBA studies. From bite-sized and recharge.
learning materials, journal articles, videos and quizzes to
our extensive online library, student support and a one- You will also benefit from knowing due dates two weeks
stop repository for all your documents and forms. There’s before commencing each subject, so you can pre-plan your
planners, schedules, assessment tips and audio books to studies more effectively around your family life and work
satisfy your hunger for knowledge. commitments.
Even our exams are delivered online with multiple start FAST TRACK YOUR MBA IN 16 MONTHS
times to choose from. So you’ll never run late for an exam Life moves fast these days. We help you reach your dreams
again. You’ll do them from the comfort of your home or faster too. You can accelerate your career by studying up to
anywhere in the world. two subjects at once when life allows, subject to meeting our
eligibility criteria.
9
THREE QUALIFICATIONS
IN ONE
You can:
Visit: www.aib.edu.au/time
10 Australian Institute of Business
HIGHLY ACHIEVABLE
WITH PERSONALISED STUDENT SUPPORT, COURSE ADVISORS
> Tailored course information
YOU’LL ALWAYS FEEL CONNECTED. to meet your career goals
> Enrolment assistance
ONLINE LIBRARY
> Journals, readings, papers
> Complimentary resources
AIB ASSIST
> Well-being services and personal
counselling support
> Resources to manage life at home,
at work and with study
11
AIB ADVANTAGES
The Agile MBA™ includes many innovative features to MICROSOFT OFFICE 365
help you reach your goals sooner. And we’re always
looking to add to these.
To provide you with the right tools to succeed while you study,
all AIB students receive a free subscription to Microsoft Office
365 valued at $129 per year. The core suite of applications
include Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
To provide you with the most valuable learning Practical, work-related learning benefits:
experience, we have a highly practical approach
to MBA study. • Utilise your real-life experiences in your assessments.
• Implement practical assessments immediately
As a working adult, you’ll have the opportunity to your workplace.
to apply what you’ve learnt in real-life business • Delivering positive business outcomes is attractive
scenarios, which can include your present to employers providing MBA funding.
workplace or business.
Dina Kotsopoulos
Head of Panorama Product Management
& Implementation, BT Financial Group
AIB MBA Graduate
Amanda Grocock
General Manager of Rundle Mall, Management Authority
AIB MBA Graduate
13
Visit: www.aib.edu.au/roi
Adam Edward
Independent Consultant
AIB MBA Graduate
Anthony Swinsburg
Business Development Manager, Zero Latency PTY LTD
AIB MBA Graduate
14 Australian Institute of Business
INDUSTRY GUEST
LECTURERS AND PARTNERS
A highlight of The Agile MBA™ is the You’ll gain a unique understanding
chance to supplement your learning of how MBA theories and principles
INSIGHTS FROM SOME experience with the wisdom and insights are applied directly to the workplace.
OF THE MOST INSPIRING of our Industry Guest Lecturers and Hear firsthand about the challenges
Partners. Each one is chosen for their and achievements you can expect
BUSINESS LEADERS AND business acumen, leadership qualities from our evergrowing roster of Guest
EXPERTS. and unique story. Lecturers, including entrepreneurs
and business leaders.
As a student, you will gain exclusive
access to our series of Industry Guest
Lecturer videos, as well as live events,
across a range of specialised topics,
such as leadership, entrepreneurship,
marketing and human resource
management—and we’re just
scratching the surface.
Olivier Legrand
Managing Director and Vice President
LinkedIn Asia Pacific and Japan
AIB Industry Guest Lecturer
15
Zena Boakes
Chief Human Resources Officer,
Audi Australia
AIB Industry Guest Lecturer
Our group of Industry Partners and Industry Guest Lecturers is always growing and includes some of the
best business entrepreneurs.
Delivering a life-changing experience to our students Our highly qualified academics not only have a wealth
is at the centre of everything we do. That’s why the AIB of experience, they’re also highly regarded in their field.
academic team continually strives to develop innovative This, combined with their passion for teaching and
learning resources and techniques. sharing their knowledge and experience, ensures you
become irreplaceable.
“I am committed to maintaining
the high level of quality in AIB’s
programmes, so that you can be
assured that you are receiving
qualifications of the highest
standard to lead you and your
business into the future.
*Please note: some subjects have prerequisites that must be completed prior to commencing these subjects.
18 Australian Institute of Business
This subject examines the development, concepts, This subject addresses business-to-business (B2B) marketing.
and significance of the concepts and practice of Corporate B2B markets include producers and users of goods and services,
Governance, and organisational governance within the their intermediaries, government, non-profit organisations,
context of organisational capacity building. and any other group who purchases and uses inputs to produce
or resell. The subject examines marketing strategies that
will achieve the awareness, comprehension, sales response
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
objectives and stable relationships essential to supplier
organisations in a B2B environment.
This subject aims to prepare students for effective planning
and management of financial resources in organisations.
The subject introduces how a manager can utilise accounting FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS
and finance systems in decision-making.
This subject presents a detailed overview of the features
of the Australian financial system and enables an in-depth
LEADERSHIP understanding of complex institutions, markets and securities
that form the basis of modern financial and monetary systems.
The aim of this subject is to provide a scholarly
The subject covers banking, payment systems, financial
and in-depth knowledge of the dynamics of leadership.
regulators and institutions, fundamentals of fund management,
as well as money and capital markets.
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
FRANCHISING
This subject discusses the importance and strategic role
of marketing in today’s globalised business environment. This subject analyses contemporary franchising practices
Students learn the importance of pursuing objectives, at national and international levels.
employing appropriate resources, and investing in the
future of an organisation to ensure customer satisfaction.
INTEGRATED LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT This subject provides students with in-depth knowledge of
the concepts and practice of integrated logistics management
The aim of this subject is to provide an in-depth knowledge including the contribution that logistics makes to the
of issues critical for the efficient and effective operation effectiveness of the supply chain. The subject focuses on the
of organisations. management and control of the positioning and flow of goods
and services within the supply chain infrastructure.
STRATEGIC HUMAN
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION
The subject is designed to provide an understanding of the formal This subject is designed to provide an understanding of the
relationship between the employer and the employee and of the integrated marketing communication/promotion process.
techniques and methods aimed at making that relationship more
effective so that organisational goals and objectives are achieved. CORPORATE FINANCE
This course provides advanced understanding of the This subject will assist students in understanding how
entrepreneurial mindset. Entrepreneurs are pioneers, to recognise an entrepreneurial idea and convert this
innovators, leaders and inventors. They are catalysts for into a viable, revenue-generating business.
change who shape the competitive global marketplace
and have significant impact on our global economy. PERFORMANCE AND
COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
This subject addresses the role played by performance,
This subject explores how and why countries trade with compensation and reward management systems in shaping
and invest in each other, and the global monetary system. behaviour and performance in the workplace. What managers
It examines the strategies and structures of international pay attention to, measure and reward are powerful ingredients
businesses and assesses the special roles and functions of an for influencing individual, team and organisational performance.
international business. It also provides a critical approach that
presents the arguments for and against economic theories,
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
government policies, business strategies, organisational
structures, and their managerial implications.
This subject provides the skills and knowledge required to plan,
manage, and close projects that achieve goals and objectives on
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FINANCE time, within cost, and to the quality required, regardless of the
line of business or industry.
This subject focuses on the financial challenges
faced by multinational corporations and organisations
STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
operating across boundaries.
OUR
ALUMNI
53%
(1267)
9% SERVICE INDUSTRIES
46-60+
(1113) STUDENT WORK STATUS
6% INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(754)
84% FULL-TIME YEARS OF AGE
5% 12% PART-TIME
23%
HEALTH
(626)
4% SMALL BUSINESS
(527) 4% UNEMPLOYED
22 Australian Institute of Business
ALUMNI NETWORK
Networking events
AIB Student and Alumni events are held across Australia
AS PART OF THE AIB and in several international locations. They feature
COMMUNITY, YOU’LL BE industry-leading speakers, including entrepreneurs
and business executives.
JOINING AUSTRALIA’S
LARGEST AND FASTEST Online networking communities
To complement these events, AIB has active and vibrant
GROWING MBA STUDENT social media communities exclusively for students
AND ALUMNI NETWORK. and alumni. When you study with AIB, you’ll gain access
to these communities through the AIB Community Hub.
These groups are the perfect place to discuss the course,
connect with and support fellow students, collaborate,
network and create potential job opportunities.
Todd Sampson
Star of ABC Series Gruen
and Board Member of both Fairfax and Qantas
Speaker at AIB’s 2017 Brisbane Alumni Event
“Boost Your Brain Power”
Pat Rafter
Former Australian professional tennis player
Speaker at AIB’s Mid-Year Graduation Ceremony
on 30 June 2017
23
Glenn McGrath
Former Australian Cricketer
Co-Founder of the McGrath Foundation
Speaker at AIB’s 2015 Graduation Ceremony
Janine Allis
Founder of Boost Juice and Retail Zoo and ‘Shark’
on Network TEN’s Shark Tank Australia
Speaker at AIB’s 2014 Graduation Ceremony
24 Australian Institute of Business
HIGHLY ACCESSIBLE
If you want to do The Agile MBA™,
AN MBA CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE AND SECURE there are several ways to meet the
YOUR FUTURE. IF YOU HAVE THE PASSION, YOUR minimum criteria for the first stage of
the programme, namely the Graduate
JOURNEY STARTS HERE. Certificate in Management.
Alternatively, applicants may receive direct entry into the MBA, if they have ONE of the following:
A Bachelor Honours degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate A Bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in business/
Diploma (AQF Level 8) or equivalent in any discipline and at OR commerce or related discipline and at least three years relevant
least three years relevant work experience. work experience.
If you have started an MBA, a Graduate Certificate in Management or Graduate Diploma in Management at another institution/university and
would like to transfer to The Agile MBA™, you may be able to apply for exemptions and a course fee reduction on a subject-for-subject basis.
Please contact an AIB Course Advisor, who will take you through the exemption and application process.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the English language requirements in one of the following categories:
Category 1 Category 3
Applicants, whose first language is not English, need to provide evidence Evidence of successful completion of tertiary education in English
of one of the following: Applicants, who have successfully completed tertiary education (equivalent
• a score of 6.5 or better on the Academic IELTS (with no individual band to AQF Level 5 or above) that was taught and assessed in English in a country,
lower than 6.0) where the medium of instruction was English, need to provide evidence of
• a score of 575 or better on the TOEFL successful completion of tertiary education in English**.
• a score of 91 or better on the TOEFL IBT (International Benchmark
Category 4
Test)
• a score of 234 or better on the TOEFL CBT (Computer Based Test), or English Proficiency Assessment with evidence of work experience in an
• a score of 58 or better on the Academic PTE (Pearson Test of English), English-speaking environment Completion of Online English Proficiency
or assessment, with a required result of C1 or above as determined by the
• a score of 176 or better on the Cambridge English scale, CAE and CPE Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
(from 2015), or AND
• an A Level qualification with a C grade or better in English in the CTC
Documentary evidence of at least 2 years full-time-work experience in an
General Certificate of Education (GCE).
English-speaking professional work environment in Australia, New Zealand,
UK, USA, Republic of Ireland, South Africa or Canada within 2 years of
English Language Test results are valid for two years up to the date of
admission into the AIB program OR at least 2 years full time professional
commencement at AIB.
employment in an English speaking multi-national company, within 2 years of
Category 2 admission into the AIB program***
OTHER CONDITIONS
• Online Readiness Test: Online applicants are required to undertake and successfully complete an online readiness test to assess generic competencies and
technical skills necessary to succeed in an online learning environment.
• Orientation Module: Online applicants are required to successfully complete the final quiz in the Orientation module prior to commencing the first subject.
*Visit AIB’s website at: www.aib.edu.au/courses/agile-mba/entry-requirements/#english-requirements to view detailed English proficiency requirements.
25
MORE AFFORDABLE
WE’RE COMMITTED TO KEEPING EDUCATION
AFFORDABLE, SO YOU CAN PAY BACK YOUR
COURSE FEES AND SEE A RETURN ON YOUR
INVESTMENT FASTER.
TAX BENEFIT
TOTAL If you are accepted into the course, you may be able to obtain a
PER SUBJECT COURSE COST tax deduction of your course fees as a self-education expense.
$
2,475 $
29,700 Please visit www.ato.gov.au for more information or consult
your accountant.
GRADUATION
All 2017 Alumni Insights report information contained in this publication is self-reported by the alumni and is for general information only.
The Australian Institute of Business makes no representation about the content, suitability, accuracy or completeness of this information
for any purpose whatsoever. It is provided “as is” without any express or implied warranty or guarantee whatsoever. Information and data
reported in this report was self-reported by alumni between 14-21 March 2017.