2 Australian Institute of Business

WELCOME TO AIB

WE LIVE IN EXCITING TIMES. NO MATTER WHAT

SECTOR YOU’RE IN, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
HAVE CREATED A WORLD THAT SEEMS TO CHANGE
EVERY DAY. HAVING THE MOST UP-TO-DATE SKILLS,
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IS CRUCIAL TO GET
AHEAD AND STAY AHEAD.

Welcome to the Australian Institute of AIB is registered as a higher education

Business (AIB), a 34-year-old business
school with a mission to deliver life
changing experiences for our students
by giving them the skills required to be
irreplaceable in business.
We not only deliver practical,
high quality, innovative education.
We also give students the opportunity
to apply their studies directly to the
workplace, resulting in fast returns
on investment for both students and
their employers.
AIB was recognised in 2015 as
‘Australia’s Most Influential Brand’ on
LinkedIn, and recognised in 2016 as the
third ‘Most Influential Education Brand’
in the world.
Highly regarded, both nationally and
internationally, AIB offers the full suite
of business degrees, including the
prestigious PhD and the largest MBA
in Australia (Australian Government
Department of Education & Training,
2016 data).
provider in Australia by the Tertiary
Education Quality and Standards
Agency (TEQSA), and its qualifications
are accredited within the Australian
Qualifications Framework (AQF). This
ensures our degrees are equivalent
in standing to qualifications issued by
Australian universities.
Furthermore, we are internationally
recognised. So whether you’re 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.
We look forward to welcoming you to
AIB, helping you reach your career goals
and enabling you to be irreplaceable,
well into the future.
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CONTENTS

THE AIB AGILE MBATM P.05

FULLY ACCREDITED P.06

HIGHLY RECOGNISED P.07

STUDY ANYWHERE, ANYTIME P.08

HIGHLY ACHIEVABLE P.10

AIB ADVANTAGES P.11

REAL CAREER OUTCOMES P.12

GUEST LECTURERS P.14

ACADEMICS P.16

SUBJECTS AND SPECIALISATIONS P.17

OUR ALUMNI P.20

ALUMNI NETWORK P.22

HIGHLY ACCESSIBLE P.24

Martin Haese
The Honourable Lord Mayor of Adelaide
MORE AFFORDABLE P.25
Serial Entrepreneur
AIB MBA Graduate GRADUATION P.26
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WANT AN MBA THAT IS

GLOBALLY RECOGNISED
AND PROVEN TO ACHIEVE
REAL CAREER RESULTS?
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THE AGILE MBATM

PROVEN RESULTS

THE AGILE MBA™ IS A PROGRESSIVE

MBA, SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED
FOR WORKING ADULTS WHO ARE
SERIOUS ABOUT ACHIEVING
THEIR CAREER GOALS.
81% of respondents agree the AIB MBA
has enabled them to realise their goals.
We live in exciting times. No matter what sector you’re in,
innovation and technology have created a world that seems
to change every day. With our increasingly busy lives, it has
become more challenging to have the most up-to-date skills,
knowledge and experience to get ahead and stay ahead.

That’s why we created The Agile MBA™, a fully flexible, fully

accredited programme for working adults, that is continually
updated to meet your needs and is proven to deliver real
career outcomes. This means smart study solutions, so you Average annual income growth
can study online anywhere, anytime. Six intakes per year is 11% p.a. after graduation.
and a practical learning approach, with personalised student
support, Industry Guest Lecturers and innovative education
techniques with a single focus – to help you achieve your
career goals as efficiently and affordably as possible. 3
YRS
Put simply, The Agile MBA™ is:

• Proven to deliver real career growth.

• Fully flexible and affordable to fit study in your life.
• Highly supported, making education achievable.
Average payback time is less
• Built around practical learning experiences
than 3 years after graduation.
that deliver immediate workplace impact.
• Your connection to our global alumni network.
• Fully accredited in Australia, internationally
recognised and industry-aligned.

85% would choose to study at AIB again.

Source: AIB 2017 Australian Alumni Insights Report.

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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
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.
AIB delivers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
that are accredited by TEQSA as being compliant with the
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
This accreditation ensures all our qualifications are equivalent
in standing to qualifications issued by Australian universities.
As the AQF is internationally recognised, all compliant
qualifications are internationally recognised.
Details of AIB’s registration status and accredited
programmes can be found at the National Register
maintained by TEQSA at:
www.teqsa.gov.au/national-register/provider/australian-institute-business-pty-ltd

BELOW IS A SNAPSHOT OF AIB’S MEMBERSHIPS AND LISTINGS

• Graduate Management Association of Australia (GMAA)

• Council of Private Higher Education (COPHE)
• Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI)
• Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA)
• Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM)
• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
• Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
• International Quality Group of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CIQG)
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce
• Auckland Chamber of Commerce
• International Association of Universities (IAU)
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HIGHLY
RECOGNISED
AIB HAS PARTNERED WITH PROMINENT ORGANISATIONS AND BUSINESS
LEADERS TO BRING THEORY TO LIFE.

INDUSTRY PARTNERS AND Laura Ruffles Anthony Beaven

GUEST LECTURERS CEO Australia and New Zealand, and General Manager Elders Financial Planning
Zena Boakes Global COO,
Tomas Johnsson
Chief Human Resources Officer, Audi Australia Corporate Travel Management
Chief Operating Officer, Mantra Group
Matt Tindale Kelly Jamieson
Jonathan Lister
Managing Director at LinkedIn, Managing Director and Founder,
Vice President, Sales Solutions, LinkedIn Canada
Australia and New Zealand, S.E.A. The Edible Blooms Group
Daniel Beaulne
Olivier Legrand Professor Erwin Loh
Director of Operations Northern Ontario,
Managing Director and Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, Monash Health
Canada Post Corporation
LinkedIn Asia Pacific and Japan Brian Redican
Dr. Matthew Jelavic
Rohan Higgins Chief Economist, NSW Treasury
President and CEO, CIM Chartered Managers
Chief Financial Officer, Kyocera Document Corporation (TCorp)
Canada
Solutions Andre Moten
Paul Vallely
Barry Trubridge Chief Operating Officer, Australia and
Senior Provincial Executive Director, Patient Care
Director, PWC New Zealand, Corporate Travel
Delivery,
Ruben Kuhadasan Management
BC Emergency Health Services
Portfolio Technology Manager, ANZ Banking David Zammit
Paul Mirabelle
Corporation Head of Banking and Wealth Management
Business Executive and Company Director
Martin Herbst Distribution, Citibank
David Mortiner AO
GM, Asia Pacific, eBay Classifieds Group Annabel Ausmus
Former Chairman, Crescent Capital Partners Ltd
Natalie Truong Global Chief Marketing Officer, Corporate
Head of B2B Marketing, Pacific, Mercer Travel Management

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.
So rather than expect you to fit around us, we’ve found
innovative ways to make our subjects fit around you and
your needs as a working adult.
STUDY ANYWHERE, ANYTIME - 100% ONLINE
No matter where life takes you, you’ll be able to study
from anywhere in the world.
Our interactive and innovative Student Learning Portal is
your “go-to” online resource for everything you’ll need to
successfully complete your MBA studies. From bite-sized
learning materials, journal articles, videos and quizzes to
our extensive online library, student support and a one-
stop repository for all your documents and forms. There’s
planners, schedules, assessment tips and audio books to
satisfy your hunger for knowledge.
Even our exams are delivered online with multiple start
times to choose from. So you’ll never run late for an exam
again. You’ll do them from the comfort of your home or
anywhere in the world.
START WHEN IT SUITS YOU
Does waiting for a new semester to start your MBA seem
a bit old-fashioned? We think so. With the flexibility and
convenience of 6 start dates every year, it has never been
easier to fit study into your life! Now you can start your MBA
when it suits you—in your time, so you can fully commit and
reach your goals sooner.
KEEPING YOU MOTIVATED
You’ll complete each subject over eight weeks, which includes
interactive assessments along the way and one week to reflect
and recharge.
You will also benefit from knowing due dates two weeks
before commencing each subject, so you can pre-plan your
studies more effectively around your family life and work
commitments.
FAST TRACK YOUR MBA IN 16 MONTHS
Life moves fast these days. We help you reach your dreams
faster too. You can accelerate your career by studying up to
two subjects at once when life allows, subject to meeting our
eligibility criteria.
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THREE QUALIFICATIONS
IN ONE

THE AGILE MBA™ IS DIVIDED INTO THREE EQUAL

STAGES: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT,
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT AND MBA.

So if life gets in the way of your MBA 12 COURSES

studies, your hard work won’t go
unrecognised — subject to meeting
certain conditions, you can receive
an interim postgraduate qualification
4 COURSES
and then continue your MBA studies,
when you are ready.

You can:

• earn your first postgraduate

qualification in as little as 8 months
• add to your resume as you gain
qualifications
• maintain progress, starting study
where you previously finished
• gain qualifications when budget
and/or time allows.
4 COURSES

MBA TIME-TO-STUDY CALCULATOR

Think you’re too busy to study an MBA? That’s
exactly what some of our most successful
graduates said. Calculate whether you actually
can fit The Agile MBA™ into your busy life with
our MBA Time-to-Study Calculator.
It’s a quick way to look at your study
opportunities each week and whether they are
enough to do an MBA. Even with work, family 4 COURSES
and everything else, you might be surprised
how much study time you can find if you
put your mind to it.

Visit: www.aib.edu.au/time
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HIGHLY ACHIEVABLE
WITH PERSONALISED STUDENT SUPPORT, COURSE ADVISORS
> Tailored course information
YOU’LL ALWAYS FEEL CONNECTED. to meet your career goals
> Enrolment assistance

Over the last 34 years we’ve successfully supported more

than 9,800 business school graduates. Whatever you
need, we’re here to help. PERSONALISED SUPPORT
> Dedicated student support team
When you enrol with AIB, you’ll be supported by our > Supporting you from orientation
skilful team of over 130 academic, student support to graduation
and professional staff, who will be with you every step
of your MBA journey.

Your AIB Orientation Module will guide you through ACADEMICS

all the requirements to successfully study an MBA, > Academic support and guidance
including finding your way around the Student
Learning Portal and practical advice for assignments,
studying and exams.
ONLINE FACILITATOR
You’ll also be supported through each subject > Online classroom facilitation
by an expert Online Facilitator. > Academic and industry expert advice

And with exclusive access to AIB ASSIST, you will benefit

from well-being advice, counselling support, personal
strategy management and resources for managing your
life at home, at work and with study.
ORIENTATION
> Resources to set you up for success
> Practical hints, tips and activities for
assignments and exam preparation

STUDENT LEARNING PORTAL

> Study materials
> Student forum

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
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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.

UNLIMITED ACCESS TO LYNDA.COM

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.

FREE ACCESS TO ZOOM VIDEO

Want to interact with fellow students and study groups

seamlessly? AIB students benefit from having free access to
Zoom video conference. You’ll be able to schedule, host and
With the world’s leading library of innovative join online study groups and video chat with fellow students
instructional videos, Lynda.com is the perfect tool anywhere, anytime.
to help you excel in your studies and reach your
full potential. Whether you want to expand your
knowledge, brush up on an area or develop a specific
skillset, Lynda.com covers everything from software
programmes and business courses to marketing
management and creative design.

As an AIB student, you’ll enjoy unlimited access to

Lynda.com valued at over $350 per year, providing you
with an additional online resource to learn, excel and
reach your full potential.
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REAL CAREER OUTCOMES

PRACTICAL LEARNING

To provide you with the most valuable learning
experience, we have a highly practical approach
to MBA study.
As a working adult, you’ll have the opportunity
to apply what you’ve learnt in real-life business
scenarios, which can include your present
workplace or business.
Practical, work-related learning benefits:
• Utilise your real-life experiences in your assessments.
• Implement practical assessments immediately
to your workplace.
• Delivering positive business outcomes is attractive
to employers providing MBA funding.

“A couple of months ago I received a promotion

at work, and it was a role that I was angling for
such a long time. I think the reason that I was
successful in getting that role was because I
was able to demonstrate that I was committed
to learning, and had that discipline around
continuously challenging myself. The MBA
absolutely opened up those doors for me.”

Dina Kotsopoulos
Head of Panorama Product Management
& Implementation, BT Financial Group
AIB MBA Graduate

“My MBA took me from being quite an

inexperienced manager to working in a
highly covetable role with a brand that is
synonymous throughout the state. It’s been
really valuable to my career.”

Amanda Grocock
General Manager of Rundle Mall, Management Authority
AIB MBA Graduate
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MBA ROI CALCULATOR

What could an MBA be worth to you? We all know that
a leading MBA can open doors and give you the business
and leadership skills to make your mark. But what is
the actual financial return?

Based on our graduate data, you can now see what

The Agile MBA™ might mean for your income over the years
to come — check out what your earnings growth could be,
graph your income compared to the CPI, and calculate your
total return on investment over your career. You’ll quickly
discover why The Agile MBA™ is an irreplaceable asset.

Visit: www.aib.edu.au/roi

“The learning material at AIB encourages

independent research and understanding
of the subject matter related to real-world
scenarios. I have learned more in my first
three subjects than I did in the five years
of my undergraduate degree.”

Adam Edward
Independent Consultant
AIB MBA Graduate

“I’ve got 25 years of work experience,

but the MBA gave me more confidence
to apply for other roles, which has now
placed me in the position I am now, which is
national Business Development Manager.”

Anthony Swinsburg
Business Development Manager, Zero Latency PTY LTD
AIB MBA Graduate
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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.

“Learning is the best way

to discover your next
challenge, stay relevant
and bring value to the
organisation you are in.”

Olivier Legrand
Managing Director and Vice President
LinkedIn Asia Pacific and Japan
AIB Industry Guest Lecturer
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“The role of strategic HR

is to make it possible
for people to perform
at their best and to help
the company succeed.”

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.

INDUSTRY PARTNERS AND GUEST LECTURERS Laura Ruffles

CEO Australia and New Zealand, and Global COO,
Zena Boakes
Corporate Travel Management
Chief Human Resources Officer, Audi Australia
Kelly Jamieson
Matt Tindale
Managing Director and Founder,
Managing Director at LinkedIn,
The Edible Blooms Group
Australia and New Zealand, S.E.A.
Professor Erwin Loh
Olivier Legrand
Chief Medical Officer, Monash Health
Managing Director and Vice President,
LinkedIn Asia Pacific and Japan Brian Redican
Chief Economist, NSW Treasury Corporation (TCorp)
Rohan Higgins
Chief Financial Officer, Kyocera Document Solutions Andre Moten
Chief Operating Officer, Australia and New
Barry Trubridge
Zealand, Corporate Travel Management
Director, PWC
David Zammit
Ruben Kuhadasan
Head of Banking and Wealth Management
Portfolio Technology Manager, ANZ Banking
Distribution, Citibank
Corporation
Annabel Ausmus
Martin Herbst
Global Chief Marketing Officer, Corporate Travel
GM, Asia Pacific, eBay Classifieds Group
Management
Natalie Truong
Anthony Beaven
Head of B2B Marketing, Pacific, Mercer
General Manager Elders Financial Planning
Lee Tonitto
Tomas Johnsson
CEO, Australian Marketing Institute
Chief Operating Officer, Mantra Group
Lyn Goodear
Jonathan Lister
CEO, Australian Human Resources Institute
Vice President, Sales Solutions, LinkedIn Canada
Alister Haigh
Daniel Beaulne
CEO, Haigh’s Chocolates
Director of Operations Northern Ontario,
Daryl Maduke Canada Post Corporation
Tax Lead, BDO Canada
Dr. Matthew Jelavic
Andy Robling President and CEO, CIM Chartered Managers Canada
Vice President, Client Development, Hays Canada
Paul Vallely
Cain Cooke Senior Provincial Executive Director, Patient Care
General Manager, CIBO Espresso Delivery, BC Emergency Health Services
Steven Burrell Paul Mirabelle
CEO, Governance Institute of Australia Business Executive and Company Director
Amanda O’ Brien David Mortiner AO
CEO, Xtreme Freight and Chairwoman, Former Chairman, Crescent Capital Partners Ltd
Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia
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THE SUPPORT AND

EXPERT ADVICE OF
130 ACADEMICS,
FACILITATORS AND
PROFESSIONALS.
PASSIONATE ACADEMICS

Delivering a life-changing experience to our students
is at the centre of everything we do. That’s why the AIB
academic team continually strives to develop innovative
learning resources and techniques.
Our highly qualified academics not only have a wealth
of experience, they’re also highly regarded in their field.
This, combined with their passion for teaching and
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.

I look forward to welcoming you

to AIB and helping you reach
your career goals.”

Emeritus Professor Hilary Winchester

Chair of the Academic Board
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THE AGILE MBA™

SUBJECTS & SPECIALISATIONS
COMPLETE ALL 7 CORE SUBJECTS

• Corporate Governance • Marketing Management • Strategic Human

Resource Management
• Financial Management • Operations Management
• Strategic Management*
• Leadership

COMPLETE 1 STREAM OR SPECIALISATION (COMPRISES 4 SUBJECTS)

GENERIC ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE

MANAGEMENT

Choose any four electives as long • Entrepreneurship • Corporate Finance*

as all prerequisites are met.
• New Venture Creation • Financial Markets &
Institutions*
• International Business
• Investment Management*
• Franchising
• International Business Finance*

HUMAN RESOURCE MARKETING MANAGEMENT LOGISTICS & SUPPLY

MANAGEMENT CHAIN MANAGEMENT

• Strategic Human Resource • Consumer Behaviour • International Business

Development*
• Integrated Marketing • Project Management
• Performance and Communication*
• Integrated Logistics
Compensation Management*
• New Product Management* Management*
• Managing People in a Global
• Business-to-Business • Strategic Supply Chain
Context*
Marketing* Management*
• Managing Change*

COMPLETE THE FINAL PROJECT*

*Please note: some subjects have prerequisites that must be completed prior to commencing these subjects.
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SUBJECTS & FOCUS AREAS
CORE SUBJECTS
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
This subject examines the development, concepts,
and significance of the concepts and practice of Corporate
Governance, and organisational governance within the
context of organisational capacity building.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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
and finance systems in decision-making.
LEADERSHIP
The aim of this subject is to provide a scholarly
and in-depth knowledge of the dynamics of leadership.
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
This subject discusses the importance and strategic role
of marketing in today’s globalised business environment.
Students learn the importance of pursuing objectives,
employing appropriate resources, and investing in the
future of an organisation to ensure customer satisfaction.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
The aim of this subject is to provide an in-depth knowledge
of issues critical for the efficient and effective operation
of organisations.
STRATEGIC HUMAN
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The subject is designed to provide an understanding of the formal
relationship between the employer and the employee and of the
techniques and methods aimed at making that relationship more
effective so that organisational goals and objectives are achieved.
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
This subject provides an in-depth knowledge of the strategic
management process and exposes students to the concepts
and theories of competing in international markets.
FOCUS AREAS
BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS MARKETING
This subject addresses business-to-business (B2B) marketing.
B2B markets include producers and users of goods and services,
their intermediaries, government, non-profit organisations,
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
objectives and stable relationships essential to supplier
organisations in a B2B environment.
FINANCIAL MARKETS AND INSTITUTIONS
This subject presents a detailed overview of the features
of the Australian financial system and enables an in-depth
understanding of complex institutions, markets and securities
that form the basis of modern financial and monetary systems.
The subject covers banking, payment systems, financial
regulators and institutions, fundamentals of fund management,
as well as money and capital markets.
FRANCHISING
This subject analyses contemporary franchising practices
at national and international levels.
INTEGRATED LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
This subject provides students with in-depth knowledge of
the concepts and practice of integrated logistics management
including the contribution that logistics makes to the
effectiveness of the supply chain. The subject focuses on the
management and control of the positioning and flow of goods
and services within the supply chain infrastructure.
INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION
This subject is designed to provide an understanding of the
integrated marketing communication/promotion process.
CORPORATE FINANCE
The objective of the subject is to provide an integrated
framework and analytical tools that are used by firm managers
to make financial decisions that improve firm value.
CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
The subject highlights the importance of consumer behaviour
concepts and theories in understanding the consumer decision
making process.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP
This course provides advanced understanding of the
entrepreneurial mindset. Entrepreneurs are pioneers,
innovators, leaders and inventors. They are catalysts for
change who shape the competitive global marketplace
and have significant impact on our global economy.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
This subject explores how and why countries trade with
and invest in each other, and the global monetary system.
It examines the strategies and structures of international
businesses and assesses the special roles and functions of an
international business. It also provides a critical approach that
presents the arguments for and against economic theories,
government policies, business strategies, organisational
structures, and their managerial implications.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FINANCE
This subject focuses on the financial challenges
faced by multinational corporations and organisations
operating across boundaries.
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
The objective of the subject is to provide comprehensive
theoretical and practical knowledge on investment management.
The subject covers major theoretical concepts, namely modern
portfolio theory, diversification, and equilibrium models of
security prices.
MANAGING CHANGE
This subject 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. Hence, challenges for managers and
leadership in times of change are also addressed.
MANAGING PEOPLE IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT
In the context of the multinational enterprises (MNEs)
this subject explores how globalisation has influenced
and impacted human resource management practices.
NEW PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
The objective of this subject is to provide in-depth knowledge
of new product management from conception, through
development, to the launch of a new product or service.
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NEW VENTURE CREATION
This subject will assist students in understanding how
to recognise an entrepreneurial idea and convert this
into a viable, revenue-generating business.
PERFORMANCE AND
COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT
This subject addresses the role played by performance,
compensation and reward management systems in shaping
behaviour and performance in the workplace. What managers
pay attention to, measure and reward are powerful ingredients
for influencing individual, team and organisational performance.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
This subject provides the skills and knowledge required to plan,
manage, and close projects that achieve goals and objectives on
time, within cost, and to the quality required, regardless of the
line of business or industry.
STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
This subject addresses the role of human resources to the
development and implementation of organisational strategy.
The assessment of the effectiveness of Human Resource
Development outcomes is an important strategic focus
of the subject.
STRATEGIC SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
This subject provides in-depth knowledge of the concepts
and practice of strategic supply chain management. Strategic
supply chain management is largely concerned with the
supply infrastructure and the long-term strategic relationship
management needed to facilitate the critical competitive logistics
flows through the supply system.
FINAL PROJECT
The objective of this subject is to undertake a project related
to the chosen specialisation. Students will be provided with
a list of project topics prior to the subject start, to guide their
approach. However, there is an opportunity for students to
customise the project to their own organisation (or industry).
Students will use publicly available data (i.e. no data collection
through interviews or surveys) and complete assessments
along the way, before submitting a final project report.
ASSESSMENTS
Assessment methods vary by subject and typically consist
of a written assignment and a written exam. In some cases,
assessments may also include quizzes, forum participation,
group work and/or an oral presentation as appropriate.
All delivered 100% online.
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OUR
ALUMNI

AIB STUDENTS AND GRADUATES JOIN

OUR GROWING STUDENT AND ALUMNI
COMMUNITY ACROSS MORE THAN
90 COUNTRIES.

Joining the AIB Student and Alumni

Network unlocks access to a range
of ongoing opportunities and benefits,
including professional development,
networking events and connecting
through our social media channels.
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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE AGE GROUP

52% AUSTRALIA <3 3-5 5+ < 30

YEARS YEARS YEARS YEARS OF AGE
48%
24%
INTERNATIONAL
5% 9% 86%
INDUSTRY

45% BUSINESS OR COMMERCE

(5476) STUDENT WORK POSITION
31-45
12% OTHER
68% MANAGER YEARS OF AGE

53%
(1267)

10% SCIENCE OR ENGINEERING

(1179)
32% NON-
MANAGER
9% PUBLIC SECTOR
(1136)

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
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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.

“Whether you’re a high-performing athlete

or in the corporate world, meditating
can lift your ability and performance.”

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”

“The power of positive thinking really helped

me in my career. It’s important to remember
that opportunities arise from setbacks. If you
can show your boss that you can stay positive
in the face of adversity, that is very powerful.
Know that you can achieve some great things
in life and stay true to yourself.”

Pat Rafter
Former Australian professional tennis player
Speaker at AIB’s Mid-Year Graduation Ceremony
on 30 June 2017
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“One of the key lessons I’ve learnt

throughout my cricketing career is
that there’s no substitute for hard work.
The harder you work, the luckier you get.
There are no shortcuts or quick routes,
so work as hard as you can.”

Glenn McGrath
Former Australian Cricketer
Co-Founder of the McGrath Foundation
Speaker at AIB’s 2015 Graduation Ceremony

Focusing on the topic of Women in

Leadership, the 27th Prime Minister of
Australia, the Hon. Julia Gillard AC, spoke
passionately about the challenges she
faced as the first female Prime Minister
of Australia and the path forward for both
women and men.

The Hon. Julia Gillard AC

27th Prime Minister of Australia
Guest speaker at the AIB Showcase Alumni Event

“The number one reason our business fails

or succeeds is because of the people we
surround ourselves with. Our business has
goals and plans to succeed, and we need
people who will work through every single
challenge and just do it.”

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
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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.

The applicant must have ONE of the following:

A BACHELOR’S DEGREE AN ADVANCED DIPLOMA MINIMUM 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s degree An Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree A minimum of five years relevant work
(AQF Level 7) and at least two OR (AQF Level 6) or learning equivalent to an OR experience, which includes at least
years relevant work experience. AQF Level 6 qualification and at least three three years management experience, or
years relevant work experience. significant technical experience.

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***

Evidence of successful completion of secondary education in English

Applicants who have successfully completed secondary education
(equivalent to Australian Senior Certificate of Education) that was taught
and assessed in English in a country, where English is the first language,
need to provide evidence of successful completion of secondary education in
English*.

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.
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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.

DON’T PAY FOR THINGS YOU DON’T NEED FUNDING SOURCES

The Agile MBA™ is amongst the most affordable in Australia
because of our global scale and 100% online delivery. We don’t
incur many of the infrastructure costs commonly associated
with traditional universities, like lecture theatres and sports
fields.
In addition to FEE-HELP, funding sources vary from student
to student. The vast majority utilise personal funds for their
studies, while others prefer to spread their payments into
manageable amounts over a period of time with a low-rate
credit card, personal loan or incorporate this in a home loan.

Instead, we invest where it matters most–in high quality PAYMENT MODES

education, high calibre academic teams, student support Payments can be made by (Visa/MasterCard) credit card
services and AIB’s innovative Student Learning Portal. online through our payment gateway, which attracts a credit
card surcharge. Other accepted modes of payment are:
Course fees (AUD) cheque, direct debit and bank transfer.

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.

Contact an AIB Course Advisor by calling +618 8212 8111

FEE-HELP
AIB is approved to offer FEE-HELP, an Australian Government
loan scheme, which assists eligible students to pay part or all
of their tuition fees.
or via email at courseadvisor@aib.edu.au to find out
about payment options available to you. Other fees are
listed in the application form.

No loan fee applies to FEE-HELP loans for the MBA,

and the Commonwealth Government pays the amount
of the loan directly to AIB on the student’s behalf.

Your eligibility for FEE-HELP is not affected by your

income and assets. Interest is not applied to FEE-HELP
debts, however, an index amount is applied each year
and this indexation amount is in line with the Consumer
Price Index (CPI). For further information regarding
FEE-HELP, please visit www.studyassist.gov.au.
Calculate your FEE-HELP repayments here:
www.aib.edu.au/fee-help

UPFRONT PAYMENT OPTION

If you are not FEE-HELP eligible and you are not studying in
Australia, you may enjoy considerable savings by paying for
your course fees upfront. Paying upfront also protects you
from future course fee increases.
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GRADUATION

WE CELEBRATE YOUR ACHIEVEMENT

AT OUR PRESTIGIOUS GRADUATION
CEREMONY.

Graduates are formally conferred their degree in the presence

of their family, fellow graduates, faculty, industry guests and
members of parliament.

A real highlight of AIB graduation ceremonies are the keynote

speakers. Comprising high-profile guests, academics
and business leaders, they always present inspiring
and thoughtful speeches.

In recent years, our guest speakers have included

Pat Rafter, Australian tennis legend, Peter Alexander,
Australian fashion designer and founder of Peter Alexander
Sleepwear, Glenn McGrath, former Australian international
cricketer and founder of the McGrath Foundation, Janine Allis,
entrepreneur and founder of Boost Juice, and many more.

Graduates recognise the importance of an MBA to their career,

and that the confidence, knowledge, expertise and experience
gained through AIB, is genuinely irreplaceable.
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WITH THE AGILE MBATM

YOU’LL NEVER LOOK BACK
Entry criteria, fees, assessment methods and services are correct at time of printing (August 2018).
Australian Institute of Business reserves the right to alter the details without prior notice.

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.