Executive Master in Disaster Risk
and Crisis Management Fees and Financing
Program Fee
The fee for the Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management (EMDRCM) program for the June 2025 intake is USD 20,500*.
A registration fee of USD 1,000 is required 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.
To gain more information on the financing options available for the EMDRCM program, please email emdrcm@aim.edu.
*Subject to change
Application Deadline For July 2025 Intake
19 June 2025
(For Non-Resident and Resident Applicants )
Payment Options
Please refer to this document for information on our payment options.
Payment in Philippine Peso (PHP) and US Dollars (USD) are accepted. Fees paid in PHP are based on the prevailing USD/PHP exchange rates. You may request for exchange rate assessment from AIM before making a payment.
Exclusive Rates
Accepted Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management (EMDRCM) candidates for the July 2025 intake who will register on the dates mentioned below will be entitled to limited-time offer rates:
Less USD 1,500 – If paid on or before 30 April 2025
Less USD 1,000 – If paid on or before 31 May 2025
- Family members, within the first degree of consanguinity (parent or child) and affinity (spouse), of an alumnus or alumna from an Asian Institute of Management (AIM) degree program are entitled to a 20% savings on the total program fee.
- Alumni of the School of Executive Education and Lifelong Learning (SEELL), formerly known as the School of Executive Education, will be entitled to a 10% savings 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.
Study Now, Pay Later
The Asian Institute of Management (AIM) offers study now, pay later programs for Filipinos, aiming to empower students to prioritize their education and cultivate a mindset of lifelong learning. The loan programs apply to a maximum of 80% of the program balance fee, excluding registration fees, discounts, and/or scholarships. Limited slots are available, and applications are processed on a first come, first served basis. To ensure the validity of a loan application, the applicant must have paid the registration fee and fulfilled all the necessary loan application requirements.
The study now, pay later programs at AIM do not require collaterals. Instead, applicants must provide a co-maker — an individual known to them, willing to function as a guarantor for the loan. The co-maker assumes the responsibility to settle the monthly amortization if you default. Qualified co-makers must be under 55 years old and must be residing and working in the country.
Repayment Term – 3 years or 5 years
Monthly Amortization Payment – Payment starts six months after the program’s scheduled end-date
Interest Rate – 0%
- Maximum loan amount depends on the salary pre-Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management (EMDRCM)
- Limited slots only (first come, first served basis)
- Once the slots have been filled, all succeeding applications will be ported automatically to the In-house Loan Program.
Requirements:
For both the applicant and co-maker:
- Completed loan application form (with ID picture)
- Photocopy of one (1) valid photo-bearing, government-issued ID with signature
- Proof of billing (bearing the declared address)
Additional requirements for employed applicants and co-makers:
- Latest Income Tax Return
- Copies of the most recent three (3) months’ pay slips
- Latest company-issued Certificate of Employment with compensation, inclusive of the following information:
- Name of employee
- Current designation
- Job tenure
- Gross monthly or annual income
Additional requirements for self-employed applicants and co-makers:
- DTI Certification / Mayor’s Permit or Business Permit
- SEC Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws
- For Corporations: Latest General Information Sheet (GIS)
- Partnership with Articles of Incorporation
- Audited Financial Statement
- Latest Income Tax Return
- Latest Individual Income Tax Return
Repayment Term – 3 years or 5 years
Monthly Amortization – Payment starts three months after the program’s scheduled end-date
Interest Rate – 7% to 9%
- Maximum loan amount depends on the salary pre-Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management (EMDRCM)
- Limited slots only (first come, first served basis)
Requirements:
For both the applicant and co-maker:
- Completed loan application form (with ID picture)
- Photocopy of one (1) valid photo-bearing, government-issued ID with signature
- Proof of billing (bearing the declared address)
Additional requirements for employed applicants and co-makers:
- Latest Income Tax Return
- Copies of the most recent three (3) months’ pay slips
- Latest company-issued Certificate of Employment with compensation, inclusive of the following information:
- Name of employee
- Current designation
- Job tenure
- Gross monthly or annual income
Additional requirements for self-employed applicants and co-makers:
- DTI Certification / Mayor’s Permit or Business Permit
- SEC Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws
- For Corporations: Latest General Information Sheet (GIS)
- Partnership with Articles of Incorporation
- Audited Financial Statement
- Latest Income Tax Return
- Latest Individual Income Tax Return
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Grants-In-Aid
Grants-in-Aid are awarded based on merit and the applicant’s financial need. The grants-in-aid can cover up to 25% tuition reduction.
Requirements:
- Certificate of Employment with salary information
- Latest Income Tax Return/Payslips
- Copy of Official Transcript of Records with Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
Grant applications will only be processed once candidates are admitted to the program. AIM reserves the right not to award these scholarships if no suitable, outstanding candidates are identified.
Diversity Grant
The Diversity Grant is a program fee discount for international students amounting to a maximum of USD 3,000 awarded based on the student’s potential to contribute to the diversity of the class, professional records, and other standard recruitment and admissions merits.
Scholarships
We are committed to ensuring accessibility to the Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management (EMDRCM) program for Asia’s vibrant pool of aspiring graduates.
This commitment is exemplified through full and partial scholarships to exceptionally qualified students. These students are selected not only for their potential to enrich discussions in our case rooms and encourage wider worldviews within the student community but also for their ability to make meaningful contributions to their organizations and communities upon graduation.
For a scholarship application to be deemed valid, applicants must have paid the registration fee and have completed the loan application requirements. Asian Institute of Management reserves the right not to grant these scholarships if no suitable outstanding candidates are identified.
The Vinod Thomas Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student under the Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management (EMDRCM) program. Recipients of this scholarship must have no failing marks in any subject and successfully complete the 18-month program.
The Sustainable Leadership Learning for Climate and Disaster Risk Reduction (SLL-CDRR) is a full scholarship granted to exceptional individuals in government and non-government offices to cultivate a new caliber of climate and disaster resilience leaders. The SLL-CDRR is run in cooperation with the Climate Change Commission, with the support from the Office of Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda.
This scholarship is available to:
- Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officers in local and national government units
- Women spearheading climate adaptation efforts
- Leaders from indigenous groups
- Sustainability champions in local and national government agencies
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must come from one of the sectors stated above
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum of five years of professional work experience, preferably with at least two years managerial experience
- Proficiency in oral and written English
Application Process:
- Complete the application form accessible at https://go.aim.edu/emdrcmapplication
- Submit the following documents to emdrcm@aim.edu:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae
- Certified True Copy of Diploma
- Copy of Transcript of Academic Records (TOR) or mark sheet
- Letter of Motivation
- Valid government ID (passport ID page is preferred)
Additional requirements for applicants from local and national government agencies:
I. Certification from Head/Chief of the Human Resource Division/Office stating the nominee has:
• No pending administrative or criminal case;
• No pending nomination in another scholarship program; and
• Performance rating of Very Satisfactory (or equivalent) for the two consecutive semesters immediately preceding the nomination
II. Most recent Appointment Letter
III. Statement of the nominee’s current duties and responsibilities
IV. Service Record
V. Personal Data Sheet as of the date of application/nomination
VI. Copy of Agency ID and any government issued ID (if applicable)
VII. Clearance document from Ombudsman and National Bureau of Investigation (completed within the last six months)
VIII. Medical certificate that certifies and clears the applicant/nominee as fit to study by a licensed physician
IX. Two 2×2 ID photos
X. Self-certification of no pending scholarship application/s or declaration of ongoing scholarship application/s
- All documents are subject for review and evaluation by the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Recruitment and Admissions Office. Qualified applicants will be notified to undergo a Program Overview Session via Zoom with the Student Recruitment Senior Supervisor
- Applicants who pass the initial screening will be endorsed to the AIM faculty for an admission interview
- Upon passing the admissions interview, applicants will be required to take the NMAT by GMAC management school admission test to assess the skills required for academic success in graduate programs, particularly language skills, quantitative ability, and logical reasoning
- Send your NMAT test scorecard to the AIM Recruitment and Admissions Office
- The AIM Recruitment and Admissions Office will endorse qualified applicants to the Climate Change Commission for final selection and approval
- Results of the scholarship application will be sent via email
For inquiries, please contact the AIM Recruitment and Admissions Office at emdrcm@aim.edu or the CCC at sll-cdrr@climate.gov.ph
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