Asian Institute of Management

The Asian Institute of Management (AIM) is a graduate business school located in Makati, Philippines. Established in 1968 in partnership with Harvard Business School, AIM offers a variety of graduate, undergraduate, and executive education programs with a focus on business management and leadership in the Asian context.

History
The institute was established in 1968 in partnership with Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, University of the Philippines, Harvard Business School, the Ford Foundation, and visionaries of the Asian academic and business communities. It is located in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines. AIM has a local board of trustees and an international board of governors.

Organization and administration
AIM is a member of the following associations:


 * Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
 * Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM)
 * Association of Asia-Pacific Business Schools (AAPBS)
 * European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD)
 * Global Business School Network (GBSN)
 * Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)
 * Pacific Asian Consortium for International Business Education and Research (PACIBER)
 * AIM is also a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)
 * International University Consortium for Executive Education (UNICON)

Academics
The Asian Institute of Management is organized into four schools, each offering a range of academic programs and research initiatives.
 * The Washington SyCip Graduate School of Business (WSGSB) offers three MBA programs: the International Master in Business Administration (iMBA), Executive Master in Business Administration (EMBA), and Online Master in Business Administration (OMBA) programs. Aside from MBA programs, WSGSB also offers various specialized postgraduate programs such as Master in Cybersecurity (MCS), Master in International Business Law (MIBL), Master of Science in Financial Technology (MSc in FinTech), and the Executive Doctor of Business Administration (DBA). Instruction is based primarily on the case method developed at Harvard Business School. The school applies American and European management principles to problems in Asia.


 * The Stephen Zuellig School of Development Management (SZSDM) was established in 1991 as the Center for Development Management, and was renamed in 2014 in honor of Dr. Stephen Zuellig, a supporter of the Institute. It offers two programs: the Master in Development Management (MDM), a 12-month full-time program, and the Executive Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management (EMDRCM) program, an 18-month part-time program.
 * The Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (ASITE) is a school within the Asian Institute of Management offering programs in entrepreneurship, data science, and innovation. These programs include the Master in Entrepreneurship (ME), Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS), Master in Innovation and Business (MIB), and the Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Business Administration - Bachelor of Business Administration Major in Management Information Systems (BSDSBA & BBA, MIS). It also houses a research laboratory called the Analytics, Computing, and Complex Systems (ACCeSs) lab.
 * The School of Executive Education and Lifelong Learning (SEELL) is the executive development arm of AIM. SEELL delivers programs tailored to the specific needs of professionals across various sectors. Its offerings include flexible open enrollment courses and custom corporate program, designed to develop essential skills and competencies for career growth and organizational development, with guidance from the AIM faculty and industry experts.

AIM-Scientific Research Foundation
The Asian Institute of Management Scientific Research Foundation, Inc. (AIM-SRF) is a non-profit organization that contributes to the development of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM).

Founded in 1968, the organization manages fundraising initiatives and acts as the official recipient of financial contributions to AIM.

The foundation has a history of receiving support from various stakeholders, including benefactors, alumni, and friends of AIM, who have played a key role in the Institute's growth and progress for over 50 years.

The funds raised by AIM-SRF are used to support a variety of activities at AIM. These include funding research projects, establishing scholarships and professorial chairs, and improving the institution's facilities.

Rankings
The Asian Institute of Management (AIM) has been included in various rankings evaluating business schools and management programs on a global and regional scale.


 * AIM ranked 18th in Asia for its Full-Time MBA program in the QS World University Rankings 2024. In addition, AIM ranked 101+ globally in the Masters in Business Analytics program category for its Master of Science in Data Science.
 * In 2024, the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) entered the Financial Times Executive Education Ranking for the first time, ranking 70th globally and 6th in Asia for Open Enrollment programs, and 89th globally and 6th in Asia for Custom programs.

Research
The Asian Institute of Management (AIM) operates several research centers and an incubator. These centers play a role in the institution's research activities and contribute to its intellectual output. The centers also function as platforms for knowledge exchange, often organizing events such as public lectures, seminars, and workshops. These initiatives are frequently supported by external partners who align with the centers' respective research focuses.


 * The Asian Institute of Management-Rizalino S. Navarro Policy Center for Competitiveness (AIM-RSN PCC) was established in 1996 and serves as the Institute's public policy think tank and research arm. The Center focuses on emerging international economic trends and the demands of a competitive global trade and finance environment. AIM-RSN PCC was formerly known as the AIM Policy Center but was renamed in 2015 in honor of former Philippine Secretary of Trade and Industry Rizalino Navarro.


 * The Asian Institute of Management Ramon V. del Rosario Sr. Center for Corporate Social Responsibility (AIM RVR Center), founded in 2000, is dedicated to corporate social responsibility and corporate governance. It engages in research and various activities related to these fields. Named after Ramon V. Del Rosario Sr., Founder and Chairman of the PHINMA Group, the center has been recognized for its work in promoting ethical business practices and sustainable development.
 * The Asian Institute of Management Team Energy Center for Bridging Leadership (AIMTEC-BL) was established by Prof. Ernesto Garilao and focuses on promoting the concept of Bridging Leadership, a leadership approach aimed at addressing complex social issues through collaboration. Formerly known as the Center for Bridging Societal Divides, it evolved from a global research project on "bridging leadership" conducted by the Synergos Institute in 2000.
 * The Gov. Jose B. Fernandez Jr. Center for Banking and Finance (JBF Center), launched in 1994, is a research institution that focuses primarily on sustainable finance. It is dedicated to research and initiatives promoting environmentally and socially responsible practices in the financial sector, including ESG criteria integration, impact investing, and climate finance.
 * The Dr. Andrew L. Tan Center for Tourism, established in 2012 in partnership with Megaworld Foundation, conducts research to support the Philippine tourism and hospitality industry. The center focuses on developing sustainable tourism practices in the Philippines and across Asia.

AIM-Dado Banatao Incubator
AIM-Dado Banatao Incubator provides technology, science, or engineering startups with mentorship and training. The chief adviser of the incubator is Dado Banatao, an entrepreneur who has invested in numerous startups in the Philippines and the US. The incubator was founded under the joint partnership and leadership of AIM, DOST, and PhilDev Foundation. The Incubator won as the "Best Incubator Startup Program" at the DOST Startup Incubator Awards in April 2021.

Notable alumni
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 * Dil Maya Rai
 * Soni Sumarsono
 * Hasan Arifin
 * Bishan Singh
 * Tony Tan Caktiong (TMP 1983) - founder, CEO, and President, Jollibee Foods Corp. Philippines; winner of Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur of the Year Award
 * Jesli Lapus (MBM 1973) - former Secretary of Education, former CEO of Land Bank of the Philippines
 * Martin Andanar (ME 2007) - Secretary of the Presidential Communications Group, former news anchor under TV5 and GMA
 * Angelo Reyes (MBM 1973) - former Secretary of Energy; former Secretary of National Defense; former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
 * Renato de Villa (MBM 1972) - former Executive Secretary and Defense Secretary
 * Robert Chandran (MBM 1974) - President, Chemoil Corporation
 * P. B. Abeykoon - attorney in the Supreme Court