Fees and Financing

PROGRAM FEE

 

The International MBA program fee for the January 2025 intake is USD 31,000*.

A registration fee of USD 1,000 will be asked of the student upon acceptance of the admission offer to reserve a seat in the class. The registration fee is deductible from the total program fee and is non-deferrable, non-refundable, and non-transferable

For more information on the financing options available for the International MBA program, please email mba@aim.edu.

*Subject to change

DISCOUNTS

 

Accepted International MBA candidates for the January 2025 intake who will register on the dates mentioned below will be entitled to a limited offer discount.

 

Less USD 2,000 If paid on or before 30 June 2024
Less USD 1,500 If paid on or before 31 August 2024
Less USD 1,000 If paid on or before 31 October 2024
Less USD 500 If paid on or before 31 December 2024

 

  • Family members of an AIM degree program alumnus/alumna with 1st degree of consanguinity (parent or child) and affinity (spouse) will be entitled to 20% discount on the total program fee. 
  • Alumni of School of Executive Education and Lifelong Learning (SEELL), formerly School of Executive Education, programs will be entitled to 10% discount on the total program fee.

 

Note: Offers cannot be combined and only one can be availed. We will consider whichever discount is higher. Offers are subject to change.

  • Private organizations who will sponsor three (3) employees within two (2) intakes of any WSGSB programs will be entitled to one (1) free seat to any WSGSB program.

  • Payment may be in full or installment.

Note: Corporate discount offers cannot be combined with other discounts and only one can be availed. We will consider whichever discount is higher.

  • Government executive departments who will sponsor two (2) employees within two (2) intakes of any WSGSB programs will be entitled to one (1) free seat to any WSGSB program.

  • Payment may be in full or installment.

Note: Government discount offers cannot be combined with other discounts and only one can be availed. We will consider whichever discount is higher.

  • Applicants who are in the same organization, but not company sponsored, may get program fee discounts upon successful enrollment to the program.
Number of Students from the Same Organization​ Program Fee Discount​ per Student (in US$)​
2 students​  3,000​ 
3 students​  4,000​ 
4 students and above​  5,000​ 

Note: Same organization discount offers cannot be combined with other discounts and only one can be availed. We will consider whichever discount is higher.

  • Employees of organizations who are members of an association get program fee discounts upon successful enrollment to the program.
Number of Students from the Same Member Organization​ Program Fee Discount​ per Student (in US$)​
1 student​  2,000​ 
2 students​  3,000​ 
3 students​  4,000​ 
4 students and above​  5,000​ 

Note: Association discount offers cannot be combined with other discounts and only one can be availed. We will consider whichever discount is higher.

STUDY NOW, PAY LATER

 

AIM offers study now, pay later programs for Filipinos to help students focus on what matters most – their education. The loan programs have limited slots and applications are processed on a first come first serve basis. For the loan application to be considered valid, an applicant must have paid the registration fee and have completed the loan application requirements. The loan programs are only applicable to maximum 80% of the program fee balance (net of registration fee, discounts, and/or scholarships).

AIM’s study now, pay later program do not require collaterals. In lieu of this, applicants are required to provide a co-maker. A co-maker must be someone you know who is willing to be your guarantor for your loan. His responsibility is to settle the monthly amortization when it is due if you default. He must not be more than 55 years old and must be living and working in the country.

 

Repayment Term 3 years or 5 years
Monthly Amortization Payment starts 6 months from the scheduled end-date of the program
Interest Rate 0%

 

  • Maximum loan amount depends on the salary pre-International MBA
  • Limited slots only (first come, first served basis)
  • Once slots have been filled, all succeeding applications will be ported automatically to In-house Loan Program

 

Loan Requirements:

AIM will be processing the loan application for you, and it will go through our loans committee for review and approval. Both the applicant and co-maker must submit the following requirements:

  1. Completed Online Loan Application Form
  2. Photocopy of one (1) Valid and Photo Bearing Government-issued ID with Signature
  3. Proof of Billing (bearing the declared address)

Additional requirements for employed:

  1. Latest copy of Certificate of Employment with compensation. It should include the following information:
    1. Name of Employee
    2. Current Designation
    3. Job tenure
    4. Gross monthly or annual income
  2. Copy of pay slips for the past three (3) months at the time of application
  3. Latest Income Tax Return

Additional requirements for self-employed:

  1. DTI Certification / Mayor’s / Business Permit
  2. SEC Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws
  3. For Corporation: Latest General Information Sheet (GIS)
  4. Partnership with Articles of Incorporation
  5. Audited Financial Statement
  6. Latest Income Tax Return
  7. Latest Individual Income Tax Return

SCHOLARSHIPS

 

We are committed to making the International MBA program accessible to Asia’s vibrant pool of aspiring graduates. We do so by providing full and partial scholarships to exceptionally qualified students These students are chosen not only for their potential to enrich discussions in our case rooms and encourage wider worldviews among the student body, but for their ability to contribute to their own organizations and communities upon graduation.

For the scholarship application to be considered valid, an applicant must have paid the registration fee and have completed the loan application requirements. AIM reserves the right not to award these scholarships if no suitable outstanding candidates are identified.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB), with funding from the government of Japan, established the ADB-Japan Scholarship Program to encourage and strengthen human resource development in 1988. AIM was one of the first ADB-designated institutions to receive scholarship funding for deserving students.

The scholarship award covers 100% tuition fee, including campus dormitory accommodation, one round-trip economy class airfare, and stipend. Upon graduation, the scholars are expected to contribute to economic and social development in their home countries.

AIM will screen your application based on its own selection criteria, keeping in mind the ADB eligibility requirements and selection criteria. In turn, ADB will review the submissions from AIM and based on their selection criteria, will recommend awardees to the Executive Director for formal approval.

Criteria:

The candidate should:

    • be a national of an ADB borrowing member country and Japanese ODA (Official Development Assistance) scholarship-eligible country;
    • not hold dual citizenship of any developed country;
    • have gained admission to an approved master’s course at a Designated Institution;
    • hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with superior academic record;
    • have at least two (2) years of full-time professional working experience (acquired after a university degree) at the time of application. The candidate must have proficiency in oral and written English communication skills to be able to pursue studies;
    • not be more than 35 years old at the time of application;
    • be in good health;
    • agree to return and work in his/her home country for at least two (2) years after completion of studies under the Program in order to contribute to its development;
    • not be an Executive Directors, Alternate Directors, management, staff and consultants of ADB, or the close relatives of the aforementioned by blood or adoption with the term “close relative” defined as: spouse, mother, stepmother, father, stepfather, sister, stepsister, brother, stepbrother, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, niece, or nephew;
    • not be staff of ADB–JSP Designated Institutions;
    • not be living or working in a country other than his/her home country;
    • not have previously studied abroad;
    • not be already enrolled in graduate degree programs; and
    • not be seeking support for undergraduate studies, short-term training, conferences, seminars, thesis writing, and research projects

Requirements:

*All requirements must be in pdf format. Incomplete requirements will not be processed.

    • Duly Accomplished ADB-JSP Information Sheet (download form – MS Word or PDF)
    • Copy of the University’s Application Form
    • Copy of valid Passport
    • Copy of Diploma (undergraduate)
    • Copy of Transcript of Academic Records with Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) / Overall Grade Point Average and percentage ranking (e.g. A+ = 90%, 3 = 80%, 2.800 = 75%) Note: if this info is not in your Transcript of Records/Marksheets, request your CGPA in a certificate format from your school’s Registrar’s Office.
    • Certificate of Employment with Compensation issued by the company (with company’s letterhead/logo and signed by authorize signatory). The certificate must state the following details:
        • Start date of employment;
        • End date of employment; Example:
          • January 2016 to December 2017
          • January 2016 to Present (if currently working/connected to the company)
        • Monthly or Annual Income Note: if the present job is less than 2 years, submit also the certificate of employment from the previous company.
    • Certificate of Family Income issued by the company (with company’s letterhead/logo):
        • Parents’ Annual/Monthly Income if applicant is single;
        • Spouse’s Annual/Monthly Income if applicant is married
        • If status is unemployed, retired or deceased, an authenticated supporting document must be submitted (e.g. certificate issued by the local government)
    • If the income is in local currency, fill-out and submit the Conversion To USD form.

Deadline: AUGUST 31, 2024

ADB-JSP FAQs

The GT Foundation, Inc. (GTFI) established the GTFI-AIM Scholarship Program to provide financial assistance to promising Chinese professionals who wish to pursue the International MBA program at the Asian Institute of Management. 

The scholarship award covers 100% tuition fee, including campus dormitory accommodation, one round-trip economy class airfare, and stipend. Upon graduation, the scholars are expected to contribute to economic and social development in their home country.

AIM will screen your application based on its own selection criteria, keeping in mind the GTFI eligibility requirements and selection criteria. In turn, GTFI will review the submissions from AIM and based on their selection criteria, will recommend awardees to the Executive Director for formal approval.

Criteria:

    • This scholarship is open to candidates of Chinese descent from any province in the People’s Republic of China, with priority given to candidates from Fujian Province. Chinese citizens currently residing and/or working in the Philippines or other country are not eligible.
    • Applicant should agree to return to the People’s Republic of China after completion of the AIM International BA degree.
    • Candidates must have completed a bachelor’s degree from a reputable university and must have a minimum GMAT score of 570.

Requirements:

    • Letter of Intent indicating your reason for availing the scholarship program (e.g., why you deserve it and why it should be awarded to you)
    • Certificate of employment with salary information included
    • Latest Income Tax Return (ITR)
    • Latest three months copy of Pay slips upon scholarship application
    • Copy of Official Transcript of Records with Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

      Note: if this info is not in your Transcript of Records/Marksheets, request your CGPA in a certificate format from your school’s Registrar’s Office.

    • Notarized affidavit of family income (download template)

The AIM Institutional Scholarships are awarded to applicants who demonstrate excellence in their admission test scores, academics, career, and other competencies, as well as financial need. Scholarships are awarded to those who exhibit strong AIM values and ideals and can be champions of the brand as a student and future alum. The scholarship award can cover up to 50% of tuition fee. Full scholarship may be awarded to exceptional students.

Requirements:

    • Letter of Intent indicating your reason for availing the scholarship program (e.g., why you deserve it and why it should be awarded to you)
    • Certificate of employment with salary information included
    • Latest Income Tax Return (ITR)
    • Latest three months copy of Pay slips upon scholarship application
    • Copy of Official Transcript of Records with Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)Note: if this info is not in your Transcript of Records/Marksheets, request your CGPA in a certificate format from your school’s Registrar’s Office.
    • Notarized affidavit of family income (download template)

The Neil Mark Scholarship is offered to a student in the International Master in Business Administration program. The scholarship was established by Neil Mark, who was an American lawyer and a graduate of AIM’s Master in Management program. Neil was an employee of the U.S. Department of Commerce, based in Washington, D.C., for more than thirty years and specialized in federal patent licensing. He was a graduate of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, and Washington College of Law at American University.

The scholarship is awarded to applicants who demonstrate excellence in their admission test scores, academics, career, and other competencies, as well as financial need. The USD 2,500 scholarship award may be used for fees, tuition, books, room, board, research expenses, and other expenses related to earning the iMBA degree.

Requirements:

    • Letter of Intent indicating your reason for availing the scholarship program (e.g., why you deserve it and why it should be awarded to you)
    • Certificate of employment with salary information included
    • Latest Income Tax Return (ITR)
    • Latest three months copy of Pay slips upon scholarship application
    • Copy of Official Transcript of Records with Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

      Note: if this info is not in your Transcript of Records/Marksheets, request your CGPA in a certificate format from your school’s Registrar’s Office.

    • Notarized affidavit of family income (download template)