AIM PGDGM Pathway to UWA Online Global MBA Year 2
Fast-track your global management career
- Earn an MBA Degree from UWA
- UWA Alumni Status
- Avail early bird fee benefits
- Learn from 4 capstone projects, 2 assignments and 6 live sessions
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UWA MBA Pathway Program: Direct Entry to Year 2 of the Global Online MBA
The UWA MBA Pathway Program enables AIM PGDGM graduates to seamlessly transition into Year 2 of the UWA Global Online MBA. Designed for professionals seeking an accelerated route to a globally recognised MBA, this pathway builds on your existing management knowledge and expertise. After completing the 3-month Bridge Program, participants gain direct entry into the advanced curriculum of the UWA MBA. The pathway includes four capstone projects and two assignments, with an estimated weekly learning effort of 4–5 hours, ensuring a balanced yet immersive experience for working executives.
Bridge Program: Strengthening Foundations for Advanced MBA Learning
The 3-month Bridge Program prepares participants for the academic, analytical, and leadership rigor of the UWA MBA. Through a combination of capstone projects, applied assignments, case studies, and industry tasks, learners engage in hands-on, integrative, and multidisciplinary work across strategy, finance, and operations. The program encourages critical thinking, evidence-based problem-solving, and cross-functional understanding while practicing collaboration and leadership through team-based projects. Frequent deadlines and structured feedback help sharpen time management, adaptability, and continuous improvement—ensuring participants are fully prepared for the demands of MBA-level study.
What You Gain: Skills, Readiness & Career Impact
By completing the pathway, participants develop key competencies required for advanced management roles, including strategic thinking, research skills, data analysis, structured problem-solving, effective communication, collaboration, and leadership. The program’s applied learning approach strengthens decision-making abilities while enhancing time management, adaptability, and professional discipline. Graduates enter Year 2 of the UWA Global Online MBA fully equipped for academic success and positioned for senior leadership, managerial growth, and long-term career advancement.
Program Structure
Note: There will be 5-6 weeks gap after completion of the bridge component and start of UWA Year 2.
About UWA Global MBA Program
The second year of the UWA Global MBA program offers an advanced curriculum designed to provide participants with the strategic, analytical, and leadership skills required to excel in global business environments. It consists of six core modules: Business Strategy, Organisational Change and Transformation, Marketing, Managerial Finance, Managerial Economics, and Leadership in Organisation. These modules focus on critical areas of management, equipping learners to navigate complex business landscapes, drive organisational growth, and lead transformational initiatives.
The UWA MBA is internationally recognized, with the university ranked among the top 1% worldwide. Participants benefit from a rigorous academic framework, a global alumni network, and opportunities to engage with industry experts, enhancing their professional credibility and career prospects. By completing this program, graduates not only gain an MBA degree but also develop a global perspective and the skills necessary to thrive as leaders in dynamic, competitive markets
Why a Global MBA Degree Program?
According to the World Economic Forum "Southeast Asia is on the cusp of fulfilling its long-held promise and faces a 4.4% growth forecast in 2023." In the current global climate, it is perfect timing for ambitious professionals like you to expand your horizon and enhance your impact by using strong business leadership planning and strategies. This Global MBA will provide you with the perspective, skills, and connections to make that leap.
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Key Features
Advanced Entry to Year 2 of UWA MBA: Upon successful completion of AIM's PGDGM and the bridge component of the pathway program, participants can directly join the second year of UWA’s prestigious Global MBA program. This enables them to gain a world-class MBA qualification in a shorter timeframe.
Dual Credentials: Participants benefit from the combined strengths of AIM’s Asian market expertise and UWA’s global perspective, equipping them to thrive in international business environments.
Global Recognition: Graduates will earn an MBA from UWA, a leading global university ranked in the top 1% worldwide, significantly boosting their career prospects.
Capstone Projects: Complete four hands-on capstone projects and two real-world assignments to apply your learning with practical insights.
Alumni Benefit and Status: Earn an alumni status from UWA and gain exclusive access to UWA's prestigious alumni network of 155,000+
Employer-recognized MBA degree: Earn an employer-recognized Global MBA degree, enhancing your international credibility and career opportunities across the globe.
How to Enroll
Enrollment in the pathway to UWA Global MBA program begins with the completion of the AIM PGDGM program, a qualification that forms the foundation for this pathway. Graduates can then apply for the 3-month bridge program, designed to align their knowledge and skills with the academic standards of the UWA MBA. Upon successful completion of the bridge program, participants gain advanced entry into the second year of the UWA Global MBA, a 12-month program that concludes with the awarding of an internationally recognized MBA degree. This streamlined process ensures a seamless transition and positions participants for success in their academic and professional journeys.
Program Modules
Strategy and Sustainable Competitive Advantage
Industry Analysis, Resources and Capabilities
Generic strategies and the business model
Business model innovation
Strategic Growth: Process and Execution
Change: Leading Change; Transition and Transformation
Change: Critique of Planned Change
Change: Leading Change in the VUCA Environment and The Forces of Change
Analysing the Changing Environment and The Tools of Cooperation and Change
Transition: Diagnosing and Managing Resistance
Marketing Strategy and Competition
Brand Building
Product Strategy
Delivering Value to Customers
Ethical, Social and Environmental Issues in Marketing
Introduction to Finance
Valuation
Cost of Capital
Capital Budgeting
Capital Raising
Demand and Supply
Production, Costs and Markets
Microeconomics of Financial Markets
Macroeconomic Fundamentals
Leadership Mindsets
Self-Mastery Through Leadership Habits
Leading from Purpose and Values
Leading High Performance
Transformational and Adaptive Leadership
Note: The sequence of courses in a year is subject to change and the final schedule will be shared during the orientation session.
What Our Learners Have To Say
Past Participant Profile
Work Experience
Top Industries
Banking Consulting
Education
Entertainment/Hospitality/Leisure
Financial Services
Government
Health Care/Health Services
Human Resources/Recruiting
IT/Computers
Military/Defense Contractor
Real Estate/Development
Other
Top Companies
AC TECHNICAL SERVICES INC.
Accenture
Acquire Asia Pacific Philippines, Inc.
ADP Philippines Inc
Common Wealth Rural Bank, Inc
HSBC Electronic Data Processing Philippines
NOLBMOR BUILDERS, OPC
Philippine Army, Armed Forces of the Philippines
Philippine Vision Group
TCL ONLINE SERVICES
Toyota Financial Services Philippines
Award-winning teachers and researchers from UWA Business School
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Global MBA degree from UWA
On completing the second year of this program, with a minimum 60% weighted average mark overall, taught by UWA, participants will receive a Master of Business Administration (Global) from The University of Western Australia along with alumni status.
Note: All certificate/degree images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of The University of Western Australia.
UWA Alumni status and benefits
Join a global network of over 155,000 alumni
Invitations to exclusive UWA alumni events and networking opportunities
Receive alumni communications, including the Community Connect e-newsletter
Two editions per year of Uniview, the University's digital magazine
UWA Digital ID Card
Note: UWA will be providing standard Alumni benefits to the students as provided by UWA to its other students enrolled in different classroom programs.
Emeritus Career Support
Stepping into a business leadership career requires a variety of job-ready skills. This program guides you in navigating a career path, starting from personalized mentorship sessions while developing your managerial expertise to gain an edge over your peers. These services are provided by Emeritus, our learning collaborator for this program. The primary goal is to give you the skills needed to succeed in your career; however, job placement is not guaranteed.
Emeritus provides the following career preparation services:
Resume building videos
Interview preparation videos
Linkedln profile building videos
Interview guidebooks
Glossary of resume templates
Note: Neither UWA, AIM, nor Emeritus does not promise or guarantee a job or progression in your current job. Career Services is only offered as a service that empowers you to manage your career proactively. The Career Services mentioned here are offered by Emeritus. UWA and AIM are not involved in any way and make no commitments regarding the career services mentioned here.
Eligibility Criteria
Please find below the eligibility criteria:
Successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in General Management or Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management from the Asian Institute of Management (AIM).
Minimum of two years of full-time work experience in a registered firm/ Company/ Industry/ Educational and/ Government, Autonomous Organisations post-graduation as at the Programme start date
To verify English proficiency, please take the Versant test provided by your program advisor.
ITEM (Any-item to be met) | TEST/ QUALIFICATION | REQUIREMENT |
A | Grade 12 completion from a recognised International School | Grade 12 transcripts |
B | Eruditus/Emeritus Programs | Completion of Postgraduate Diploma course from Singapore accredited by Council for Private Education (CPE). Completed within two years of application. |
C | GCE A-level | Minimum grade E in either English language or English Literature or English Language and Literature Note - Must be endorsed by CIE, OCR, Edexcel, AQA or other UK authority (independent and school-assessed A-levels are not sufficient). |
D | GCE AS-level (General Paper) | Minimum grade C Note - Must be awarded by Cambridge International Education |
E | C1 Advanced | Minimum grade of 180 with no band less than 170. Formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) |
F | IELTS (Academic) OR IELTS for UKVI (Academic) Pen & Paper based | Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0. Results are valid for two years. |
G | IELTS (Academic) Computer Delivered International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) | Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0. |
H | IELTS (Academic) Computer Delivered International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) | English A1 at HL or SL - Minimum score 4 Higher Level or Standard Level |
I | IELTS (Academic) Computer Delivered International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) | English A2 at HL or SL - Minimum score 4 Higher Level or Standard Level |
J | PTE (Academic) | English B at HL - Minimum score 5 Minimum score of 59 Note - Higher Level |
K | PTE (Academic) | An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the listening and reading sections. Results are valid for three years. |
L | Pearson Written English Test and Pearson Spoken English Test | Minimum score of 59 |
M | TOEFL | Essay Rating / Test of Written English (TWE) of 4.5 and either 230 (computer based) or 570 (Paper-based) score Results are valid for two years. Note - Test no longer available but test scores still valid |
N | Next Generation TOEFL (IBT or paper) | Overall score of 82 - All sections: Minimum 20 Results are valid for three years. Note - This was formerly 100/20 as per UWA TOEFL Requirements for MBA but has been changed to 82/20 to give parity with the approved IELTS requirements of 6.5 |
O | Overseas secondary studies taught and examined in English | Secondary teaching and examination in English is acceptable if deemed equivalent to Australian matriculation (Year 12) with a pass in the final year English paper. Completed within two years of application. |
P | Degree studies taught and examined in English outside Australia | At least one successful year of full-time or equivalent degree studies, undertaken in Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America Completed within two years of application. |
Required Documents
Colour-scanned copy of graduation certificate or transcript
Electric/Internet/Landline/Water Bill (within 3 months)
Philhealth ID
Credit Card Statement of Accounts
Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID)
PhilPost Postal ID
Applicants are required to submit any one of the following national identities:
Old or Valid Philippine Passport
Voter’s Affidavit or Voter’s ID Card
Unified multi-purpose id
Valid Driving license
Philippine national ID card
Nationality proof
For applicants, who are Filipino nationals residing outside the Philippines are required to provide proof of Philippines nationality (e.g., passport or equivalent official documentation).
To verify two years of work experience, please provide a color scan of your experience letter on company letterhead, showing start and end dates for each role, along with your latest resume. These are examples of the types of documents you can provide:
Experience certificate
Salary slip
Relieving letter or appraisal letter on company letterhead
Any document as per Part 3 - English Proficiency Requirement
Early applications encouraged. Limited seats are available.
Flexible payment options available.
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