Application

Students apply by submitting the application form and requirements to the Office for Student Services, Admissions and Registration (SSAR).

1. Applicants are required to submit a properly accomplished application form. The form can be obtained by requesting for hard copies from the SSAR, or by downloading the PDF file copy from the website.
   
   
2. The form must be submitted with the following requirements:
   
   a. Admissions essays (see back of the form)
   
   b. copy of birth certificate (for Filipinos) or first two pages of the passport (for overseas students)
   
   c. Transcript of Records (TOR) or Marks Sheets indicating that the student has obtained the bachelor's degree. Sometimes, the information is contained in a separate certificate. In the absence of the certificate, a copy of the college diploma will be required.
   
   d. Recommendation Forms (Professional and Academic). These are also downloadable from the website.
   
   e. Certificate of Employment, indicating at least 2 years of work experience. Aggregate work experience is accepted, as long as a certificate covers each employment period.

Forms are submitted and addressed to:

The Admissions Office
Asian Institute of Management
123 Paseo de Roxas
Makati City 1260 Philippines

Concerns and inquiries can be e-mailed to : admissions@aim.edu

Program Schedule

The start of classes of AIM's degree programs for 2008-09 are as follows:

Master in Business Administration (16 months) May 16, 2008
(graduating August, 2009)
Master in Business Administration (16 months) September 1, 2008
(graduating December 2009)
Master in Management (11 months) June 2, 2008
(graduating May, 2009)
Master in Development Management(11 months) September 1, 2008
(graduating August, 2009)

Admissions Examination

Once the application form and requirements are submitted, the applicant is scheduled for Admissions Examinations. AIM accepts results from:

a. The AIM Admissions Test (AIMAT). The AIMAT can be taken from our designated Representative Offices in India, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia. Please refer to the website for contact information of these offices. The AIM office in Manila has scheduled dates for the AIMAT which is also available on the website. Because of visa clearance requirements, students who intend to join any of AIM's degree programs should be taking the AIMAT at least 11 weeks before the start of classes.

b. The GMAT AIM requires a score of 550 in the GMAT to qualify for admission, but will require a GMAT score of 600 if the applicant seeks scholarship assistance either from AIM or ADB.

c. " The XLRI Admissions Test or XAT "

Faculty Interview

Once the applicant passes the exam, the application papers go through a pre-screening program that summarizes the applicants strengths, accomplishments and other items worthy of consideration. These are then forwarded to the Graduate School of Business (GSB), which shall assign a faculty member to interview the student. This is usually done within a week after the student has taken the exams, or has completed all requirements.

Acceptance

If the student passes the interview, a Letter of Acceptance is issued by the SSAR. This is sent to the student's mailing address. Likewise, a scanned copy of the letter is sent to him/her via e-mail. The student is usually given 1-2 weeks to confirm his enrollment.

Please be informed that students accepted to study at AIM are required to secure a 47(a)(2) visa. This is a special non-immigrant visa that allows students to bring their family to the Philippines while they are students of AIM. There is a clearance procedure, which AIM undertakes with the Department of Foreign Affairs before this visa can be issued. This process takes up to 6 weeks. For this reason, all confirmations must be made at least 8 weeks before the start of classes.

Students who wish to bring their family with them for the duration of their studies must also submit copies of the passports of their spouse and children. In addition, a copy of the marriage contract is also required. Some students make arrangements for their families to follow after their arrival. You may e-mail us for specific concerns such as this and other related items.

Reservation / Confirmation of Acceptance

The student confirms his enrollment by paying the down payment indicated in the letter of acceptance. The student also indicates his dormitory reservations in his confirmation. A copy of the pre-arrival FAQ's is posted on the website under prospective students.