Academic Experience

PROGRAM STRUCTURE (Fall Intake)*

PROGRAM DELIVERY AND SCHEDULE

Two residential weeks per semester in AIM
  • Week 1: 3 days in-person on campus
  • Week 2: 3 days hybrid (on campus or online)
Saturday Hybrid classes online
  • 4 sessions every Saturday (1.5 hours per session)
Executive DBA Global Alliance week
  • Student Research Conference
  • Thesis Presentations, Knowledge Sharing, and Networking
  • International partners: University of Houston C.T. Bauer College of Business, and LUISS Business School

INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE

Global Alliance Week
The Global Alliance Week is an annual research conference hosted by one of the partner schools. It is where students from across the consortium can come together to discuss and present their research topics to get insight from leading academics, industry leaders, and subject matter experts. Students will have the chance to network with one another and work alongside international research supervisors.

LOCATED IN THE HEART OF ASIA

A melting pot of cultures, Asia, and specifically the Philippines, gives students a rich background in Asian culture coupled with western-style education.

  1. Western-style Education with a Focus on Asia
    Since the 1940s, the Philippines has adopted Western pedagogical methods in its education system. With AIM’s particular emphasis on the Harvard case study method, pursuing a postgraduate degree in the Philippines affords students a fusion of effective and practical approaches with the nuance and insight of Asian traditional business practices providing a diverse and balanced educational approach.
  2. Multicultural Learning Environment
    Students are exposed to a multicultural learning environment where they can benefit from insights from leading researchers, practitioners, and educators from the world’s biggest and most varied continent.
  3. English as the Medium of Instruction
    English serves as the medium of instruction in institutions in the Philippines. This enables students from Western and Asian backgrounds to effectively communicate and collaborate with each other, enhance cross-cultural exchange, and open doors to global opportunities.
  4. Global Recognition and Accreditation
    AIM is the first school in the country to be accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and it is also a part of the Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM), an exclusive partnership between 32 international business schools.
  5. A Foothold in Asia
    Students are provided the opportunity to build a diverse network of contacts from both Western and Asian backgrounds. Connecting with professors, professionals, and fellow students from different cultures and academic disciplines can lead to valuable collaborations, internships, and career opportunities that span international borders.
  6. Unique Research Opportunities
    Asia offers unique research opportunities for datadriven students. Its geographical location, coupled with a rich social and environmental ecosystem, make it a hub for research and innovation. Students can partake in groundbreaking research projects that address pressing global issues.