How to Apply for the MBA at AIB

Prepare a current resume (curriculum vitae) showing a detailed history of your work experience. Be sure to include:  

• Work experience and achievements: List your relevant work experience in reverse chronological order, starting with your most recent job. For each position, be sure to include the company’s name, location, and duration of your employment with start and finish date and bullet points highlighting your responsibilities and personal achievements.  
• Skills: Within each role, you must showcase skills in areas such as financial management, project management, leadership and budgeting, as applicable.  

Our program is conducted entirely in English, and all candidates must meet AIB’s English proficiency requirements, irrespective of their location. In areas or nations with more than one official language, documentation proving that your previous education was in English may be necessary. For more information, visit AIB’s English Requirements. 

If the name on any document uploaded to your application differs from your current name, you will be required to provide proof of the name change. This proof may include documents such as a marriage certificate, divorce certificate or a formal change of name certificate/deed poll. 

* Official birth certificates,marriage and change of name certificates are issued by the Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM) office. 

You will need to provide 2 references from direct managers who meet the following criteria:  

• Both referees should have been your direct manager within the past five years and will be required to complete an online form verifying that you have shown proficiency in a range of business skills. 
• Each referee must have known you professionally for a minimum of one year. If you are providing referees as a business owner, further documentation may be requested.  
• Together, the referees must account for at least three years of experience in a managerial role or significant technical position. 
• Evidence of a relationship must be established. The easiest way to do this is for the referee to provide a work email address if they are still with the mutual organisation or a LinkedIn profile. Other means such as contracts, invoices, annual reports or financial records can also be used, particularly if you are self-employed or a business owner.  

Please note: A professional relationship can include interactions with a current or former direct manager, or a significant client, a significant supplier, or an external accountant, particularly if you are self-employed. 

A bachelor’s degree meeting Australian education standards (AQF Level 7) and at least two years of relevant (full-time) work experience.  

You will need to upload your official transcript:  

• You will be required to upload a colour copy or photograph of your official academic transcript, which should also show your course completion date, to your application.  
• Include all pages of your transcript. 

Please note:  Should these documents be in a language other than English, you are required to submit colour copies that have been translated into English by a certified translator, ideally accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd (NAATI) or a similar body abroad in addition to your official transcript. 

An advanced diploma or associate degree meeting Australian education standards (AQF Level 6) or learning equivalent to an AQF Level 6 qualification and at least three years of relevant (full-time) work experience.  

You will need to upload your official transcript:  

• You will be required to upload a colour copy or photograph of your official academic transcript, which should also show your course completion date, to your application.  
• Include all pages of your transcript. 

Please note: Should these documents be in a language other than English, you are required to submit colour copies that have been translated into English by a certified translator, ideally accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd (NAATI) or a similar body abroad. 

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550 and at least three years of relevant work experience. 

You will need to upload your GMAT result:  

• You will be required to upload a colour copy or photograph of your official GMAT result that displays a score above 550 to your application.  
• Include all pages of your result documentation. 

Please note:  Should these documents be in a language other than English, you are required to submit colour copies that have been translated into English by a certified translator, ideally accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd (NAATI) or a similar body abroad. 

Unique Student Identifier (USI) is a unique reference number that Australian Government is extending to all higher education domestic and onshore international students, starting in 2021. 

If you have undertaken any vocational education or training (even a First Aid course) since 2015 you probably already have a USI. 

• To find out if you already have a USI, click here: Find Your USI 

• To create a USI, click here: Create USI 

Why do I need a USI? 

The Australian Government has advised that all domestic and onshore international students require a USI to study and graduate from an Australian higher education provider. It is also required for students to be able to access Commonwealth Assistance in all forms. 

The USI will replace the current Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number (CHESSN). If you do not provide, or AIB cannot verify your USI with the Australian Government, you may not be able to graduate or receive any form of Commonwealth Assistance. This means you will be charged the fee-paying rate, with no access to HELP loans, or you may lose your place in your program. 

By 1 January 2023 all students must have a USI to receive their higher education award, unless an exemption applies. 

For details about the USI process and/or privacy policies, please see the USI help page and the USI privacy page. 

If you are planning to request Fee Help loan, you will be required to supply TFN. If you don’t have a TFN yet, please apply online through Australian Taxation Office website.  

When applying for a HELP loan at AIB, it is necessary to ensure that all personal details including full name, date of birth and tax file number, exactly match those that are held with the Australian Taxation Office. 

If your documents are not in colour, please ensure they are properly certified, according to these instructions: 

• Include a statement on the document that reads: “I, the undersigned, certify this document to be a true copy of the original”. 
• Under this statement, a person who is legally authorised to certify documents must sign: i.e. Lawyer, Justice of the Peace, Peace Commissioner, Commissioner of Oaths, Notary Public, Judge, Magistrate, a member of the Australian Immigration Department, Embassy or Consulate. For more information: 
• The authorised person must include: their official stamp/chop/seal. 
• The authorised person must include the date and their full name, signature and business contact telephone number. 

No problem at all! When reviewing your application, if a member of our team notices you’re are missing a document, they will reach out to you directly to request the missing document and add it to your application.

If you have all your supporting documents ready, the application process will take approximately 15-30 minutes.