ABOUT AIB

About AIB

Australian Institute of Business (AIB) is a global higher education institution and Australia’s largest MBA provider. Delivered entirely online and designed to fit around the lives of busy working people, AIB’s postgraduate business degrees are accredited, internationally recognized and industry-aligned. AIB has a history of 40 years of excellence, and a network of more than 20,000 students and graduates across 95 countries.

AIB has a network of over 2,000 students and alumni across Canada!

Our current and former students are located all over the country, with the largest local communities in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.

AIB’s Legacy of transforming lives through practical education

Tracing its origins to 1984, the Australian Institute of Business first began as a management consultancy called Gibaran Pty Ltd (Gibaran) and a decade later obtained accreditation to deliver higher education. Founded under the visionary leadership of Professor Selva Abraham, AIB has remained dedicated to empowering individuals to excel in the realms of business and management.

When Professor Abraham completed his executive-style MBA, it changed his life forever. The experience ignited his passion for education, seeing the difference that knowledge had made to him and what it could do for others. Professor Abraham dedicated his life to sharing education with the world through an accessible, flexible, and practical approach.  

In November 1995, Gibaran obtained accreditation to deliver its first higher education course. By 2002, it had obtained accreditation for the full suite of business degrees, including the prestigious Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), being the first private provider in Australia to do so. 

Today, with almost 40 years of history and as one of Australia’s most established private education institutions, AIB’s community has grown to over 20,000 students and alumni spanning across 95 countries. We remain dedicated to providing flexible, accessible, and practical business education, empowering our students to excel in their careers and achieve their goals. We maintain our focus on the future, leading the charge in educational innovation, and committing ourselves to continuous improvement.

Our Programs

The Fast-Track MBA from AIB is Australia’s #1 MBA*, renowned for its innovative online delivery, strong industry focus and flexible study options. You can choose to specialize your MBA degree in one of five accredited specializations or choose a range of electives to tailor your learning to your career aspirations.

AIB offers the full suite of postgraduate business degrees, all of which are delivered online providing flexibility for working professionals to fit study into their busy lives. Importantly, practical learning approaches are embedded throughout our curriculums to ensure that you get an up-to-date business education that can be applied in the workplace immediately.

_{*The Australian Institute of Business (AIB) is Australia’s largest provider of MBAs. Source Ready, B. (2023) Domestic Enrolments Surged During COVID After International Students Locked Out, MBA News}

Accreditation and Recognition

In Canada, AIB is included in the CanLearn International Master List of Designated Educational Institutions and nationally accredited by the National Centre for Management Accreditation (NCMA) of the Canadian Institute of Management. In Australia, AIB is registered by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and its programs are accredited within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). TEQSA is an Australian Government regulatory body that has International Partnership with several overseas quality assurance agencies; please see TEQSA’s website for a list of these international partnerships.

AIB’s Accreditation, Designations and Memberships