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MBA STUDENT APPLICATION FORM
ONLINE LEARNING

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Duration
The MBA Course is comprised of the following stages:
▪ Graduate Certificate in Management (GCM) stage
▪ Graduate Diploma in Management (GDM) stage
▪ Master of Business Administration (MBA) stage

Depending on the admission pathway you have chosen, the course duration may vary. GCM entry students should refer to the course
duration for GCM course, whilst direct MBA students should refer to the course duration for the MBA course, both available in the AIB
Course Briefs document on AIB website. For further information regarding timeframes and course duration, refer to Academic Progress
Policy and Procedure.

If you register to undertake the Course on a stage by stage basis namely the GCM, you will automatically be admitted into relevant MBA
Course you applied for upon successful completion of all of the relevant assessment requirements for the GCM and upon the appropriate
fees being paid up in full.

GCM entry students must attempt all core subjects first and pass at least 4 of the core subjects before attempting any
elective/specialisation (non-core) subjects. Therefore, if by the start date of any enrolled non-core subject, a GCM entry student has not
yet passed at least 4 core subjects, AIB will de-enrol them from that non-core subject and if permitted the student will need to re-sit or re-
enrol in the relevant core subject(s) (when available) as appropriate in order to proceed. Students should note that the requirements stated
in this sub-section could affect a student’s course duration.

Your ability to do the MBA over a designated timeframe will depend on the course and subjects you have chosen to undertake and their
availability. If you fail one or more assessments, you may be entitled to re-sit or re-enrol, but certain conditions apply. Failing subjects will
increase the duration of your course - refer to the Student Handbook.

Course Content
The AIB MBA comprises 8 core subjects, 3 generic/specialisation subjects and 1 Project. In the MBA course, there are 6 Level 8 subjects
and 6 Level 9 subjects. The core subjects are all Level 8 plus two Level 9 subjects (i.e. Corporate Governance and Project Management). A
GCM comprises 4 core subjects (min 3 subjects must be at AQF level 8) with Leadership and Strategic Management subjects to be
undertaken as the first and second subjects respectively. Ensure you choose the correct subjects that are being delivered online.

AIB reserves the right to change its subjects or their content from time to time.

Enrolment, Administrative Dates and Census Dates

▪ Subjects are 8 weeks (which includes reflection/break in week 8). In some periods there is an additional week between subjects which
students can use for a break.
▪ It is recommended that students complete core subjects before attempting elective subjects. Students are expected to enrol into 4
subjects at a time.
▪ Subjects can be undertaken consecutively or concurrently (up to two concurrent subjects may be studied if eligibility criteria are met;
Project is a capstone subject and is not available for concurrent study).
▪ Each of the 4 subjects has a separate Administrative Date which is normally 21 days before start date of each subject and your
enrolment must be finalised by the Administrative Date.
▪ Each subject has a separate Census Date, which is the date by which no less than 20% of the subject time has passed and students
may withdraw from a subject at any time up until Census Date. The date after the Census date students incur a liability to pay for their
course fees (either upfront payment or with a Fee Help Loan) for the subject they are enrolled in.
▪ The subject enrolment dates, administrative and census dates are available in the Master Timetable on the AIB website.

Concurrent Subjects Eligibility Criteria (effective Term3, 2022)

▪ To study concurrently, you will need to meet the following criteria:
o MBA direct entry students who are not working full time can undertake concurrent studies from commencement of studies.
o GCM entry students must have successfully passed at least their first two AIB subjects prior to undertaking concurrent study.
▪ To remain eligible, you must successfully maintain academic progress.
▪ The maximum number of concurrent subjects you can study in any one term is two.
▪ AIB reserves the right to revoke concurrent study requests and select the subject for de-enrolment, if a student has not met the
eligibility criteria.
▪ In accordance with AIB Academic Progress Policy and Procedures, the option to study concurrent subjects will not be available when
a student is formally ‘at risk’.

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Fees
All AIB MBA Course/Subject (Tuition) fees are listed on the AIB Master List of Tuition and Non-Tuition Fees for your specific area and can be
found within the Student Handbook. To maintain study momentum, students are expected to enrol into 4 subjects at a time.

The Course fees do not include textbooks. Students will need to purchase textbooks separately. Strict refund policies apply so please read
the above Application Form carefully. AIB’s tuition protection arrangements are outlined in the Tuition Assurance Statement on the AIB
policies webpage.

All students should note that they are pre-paying their subject fees, and if they pay the whole course upfront, they receive a larger discount.
In any event, no refunds are provided though in some limited cases, students may be allowed to retain fees in credit – Refer to the Refunds
section below.

Course fees do not include other incidental fees, including but not limited to the following:
▪ Re-marking fee - $100 per assessment (irrespective of the grade). Re-marks will only be approved as stated in the Assessment Policy
and Procedure.
▪ A surcharge will apply for payments made via Credit Card (Mastercard/Visa/American Express)
▪ Issuance of academic transcript for nested awards $25
▪ Additional copy of academic transcript $10
▪ Issuance of parchments for nested awards $70
▪ Replacement of parchment $100
▪ Graduation gown hire - $100-$150 depending on the qualification
▪ English language admission test - $250
▪ Textbook fee – borne by student (Approx $130 to $150 per subject)
▪ Travel fee to Adelaide (if required) – borne by student
▪ Administration fees for an invigilator when required – AUD50

NB: Any re-enrolment will be charged at the price applicable at the time of enrolment. For students paying Upfront, this will apply once all
Fees-in-Credit has been exhausted.

Regardless of payment method, students are expected to enrol in 4 subjects at a time.

All fees are in Australian Dollars (AUD).

AIB may increase the fees or introduce additional fees from time to time and these fees shall apply to all students notwithstanding when
they joined the course.

Refunds, Withdrawals, MC and DNS

For more information, refer to the above terms and conditions, the Student Refund Policy and Procedure and Withdrawal and Deferral Policy
and Procedure which are located http://www.aib.edu.au/home/policies-and-procedures/.

Academic Integrity
▪ Students are expected to have read and comply with the Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure available on AIB website.

Other information
▪ Any personal queries can be addressed to your contact person at Student Central (and other queries can be posted on the
Student Learning Portal). The AIB Academic team will be monitoring your progress and will provide any academic support should it
become necessary. AIB faculty provides students with regular feedback and guidance regarding their studies. In the event you have
learning difficulties, AIB may refer you to a learning specialist, at your cost.
▪ AIB communicates any significant course, curriculum and policy or fee change information to students via email using the preferred
email address which you provided at enrolment. You are expected to check this email for any important information updates on a
regular basis and advise AIB of any changes to your preferred email account details accordingly.
▪ Where AIB has concerns that your English Language proficiency is not at sufficient level to successfully progress through the
Course, you may be required to undertake, at your own cost, appropriate English course(s) (either before or concurrently with the
Course) to improve your English proficiency to AIB’s satisfaction. The AIB Academic team can suggest and refer you to an approved
English Language provider located nearby.
▪ Students are expected to adhere to academic integrity requirements and comply with the Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
available on AIB website.
▪ AIB has developed policies regarding access, equity, anti-discrimination and other issues. For further information, please refer to the
Student Equity and Diversity Policy and Procedure or contact your Student Central contact person.
▪ If you have grievances about academic or non-academic matters, please refer to the Student Grievance Handling Policy and Procedure
on the AIB website. Contact your Student Central contact person if you have any queries.
▪ For further information, please refer to AIB website: https://www.aib.edu.au/students/handbook/.

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