International Master in Business Administration

The International Master in Business Administration (iMBA) is our distinguished flagship program tailored for professionals seeking career ascension. Experience a transformation as you immerse yourself in a world-class 12-month, full-time curriculum that refines business acumen, unlocks global opportunities, and cultivates connections on an international scale.

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Expand your network globally and unlock the doors to career advancement

Designed to train the next generation of successful business leaders, the International Master in Business Administration (iMBA) program immerses students in the unique case method of learning that develops real-world skills and advances professional careers. iMBA students can look forward to greater managerial roles, international career opportunities, and a higher average salary upon graduation.

The iMBA program’s internationally focused and immersive curriculum also grants access to global opportunities, allowing students to build a worldwide network of like-minded professionals. Be a part of the 49,000+ growing Asian Institute of Management (AIM) alumni network all over Asia once you graduate.

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Program Structure*

The International Master in Business Administration (iMBA) program spans 4 terms within 12 months with a pre-program orientation before the first term.

Pre-program

Tutorials
Boot Camp
Academic and non-academic orientations

Term 1 (3 Months)

New Language of Business
Sustainability and Ethics
Business Economics
Human Behavior in Organizations
Marketing Management

Term 2 (3 Months)

Responsible Human Capital Management
Financial Management 1
Operations Management
Managing Cost and Profit
Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Term 3 (3 Months)

Data Visualization and Storytelling and Applied Artificial Intelligence
Financial Management 2
Action Consulting Project

Term 4 (3 Months)

Choose from five concentrations and take part in our International Exchange Program.

Concentration: Finance
Concentration: Sustainable Finance
Concentration: FinTech
Concentration: Business Analytics
Concentration: Marketing

*This program’s curriculum is subject to change.

International Experience

The International Master in Business Administration (iMBA) program grants qualified students various international study opportunities, including global exchange programs, networking, and local and international business competitions.

International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)

The International Student Exchange Program is a partnership between the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) and educational institutions in Asia, Australia, the Americas, and Europe. High-performing iMBA students can study and experience the learning and research environments of our international partner schools during their elective term.

**Global Network Week* (GNW)**

The Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM) is an exclusive partnership between 32 top international business schools. The Global Network Week enables students to pursue intensive studies at GNAM network schools in a focused course that leverages that school’s perspectives, programs, and faculty expertise. Students from network schools likewise take a course at AIM, adding to the diversity of cultures, insights, and interactions on campus.

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**Small Network Online Courses* (SNOC)**

iMBA students may participate in Small Network Online Courses offered virtually by GNAM network schools. The courses connect students from multiple network schools online for lectures, discussions, and collaborative team projects, developing teamwork skills and cross-cultural perspectives.

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Dual Degree Program

The Dual Degree Program provides iMBA students with the opportunity to pursue two degrees. They have the option to further their studies by earning either a Master of Advanced Management (MAM) degree at Yale School of Management or a Master of Global Management (MGM) degree at Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, through coordination with the Washington SyCip Graduate School of Business (WSGSB). Students with this dual degree gain an even greater competitive edge over their peers and can count on accelerating their careers even further upon graduation.

Business Competitions

Our students have won many international competitions, and we strongly encourage our iMBA students to participate in various local and international competitions arranged by business schools and organizations. We provide support to students for select competitions.

Global Study Tour (GST)

The Global Study Tour supports and enhances the case room curriculum through exposure to various environments in an international setting. Students can experience the different facets of businesses and management systems in different countries. All courses across the GSTs follow a specific academic agenda and aim to achieve learning objectives aligned with the thematic focus of each course location.

*The GNW and SNOC are offered in the program as add-on coursework and activities

Start Date and Class Schedule

Duration: 12 months (4 terms)
Start Date: Every January

Class Schedule:

Monday to Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday Afternoon: Reserved for talks, seminars, alumni hours, career events, etc.
Occasional evening and Saturday classes

Class Type: Students attend in-person classes on campus

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
At least two years’ work experience

Application Deadline for January 2026 Intake

30 November 2025

(For International Applicants)

31 December 2025

(For Filipino Applicants)

Program Learning Goals

These goals outline the knowledge, skills, and abilities that students are expected to develop by the time they graduate. They ensure that the programs of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) remain both challenging and aligned with the current business landscape.

Program Learning Goal 1:

The International Master in Business Administration students will be analytical, critical, and logical thinkers. 

Program Learning Goal 2:

The International Master in Business Administraion students will be effective communicators.

Program Learning Goal 3:

The International Master in Business Administration students will be effective and ethical leaders and team players.

Program Learning Goal 4:

The International Master in Business Administration students will effectively manage the interaction of various functional areas.

Program Learning Goal 5:

The International Master in Business Administration students will have adequate understanding of Asian and global business.

Program Learning Goal 6:

The International Master in Business Administration students are numerate.

Get to know our global partners

Students of the International Master in Business Administration (iMBA) program can enjoy new learning and networking opportunities not only at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), but also through our international partner institutions and organizations.