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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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DURATION

15 Months

3 Months Bridge Component + 12 Months UWA MBA (Year 2)

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Mid to Senior Level Professionals looking for an online MBA

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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

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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.

52%

of CEOs said it was “very important” to increase global outsourcing to manage fixed costs and shift risk.
SOURCE: EY 2023 CEO SURVEY

33%

CEOs are investing in new businesses to enhance the portfolio, access new talent, and create new business platforms
SOURCE: EY 2023 CEO SURVEY

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

Pursuing my MBA through AIM and UWA with Emeritus has been an incredibly enriching experience, both professionally and personally. As a senior executive in IT for the top Philippine bank, I have found the curriculum to be highly relevant and immediately applicable to my work. The program’s rigorous academic structure, combined with practical insights from my fellow learners, has significantly broadened my thinking and capabilities. Every module challenges me to think critically and innovate, equipping me with the tools to drive impactful change within my organization. One of the most rewarding aspects of this program is the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of fellow learners from around the globe. The rich exchange of conversations and perspectives has not only expanded my professional network but also fostered a deep sense of camaraderie and mutual support. The diversity in backgrounds and industries represented in our cohort has enriched our discussions, providing me with fresh insights to challenges. This innovative learning environment has truly been a highlight of my MBA journey, making it a transformative experience that extends far beyond the virtual classroom....
Francis Ongpin-Lock Chiu
First Vice President, Information Technology Group
BDO Unibank
6 months have passed and now I realized I am a quarter done from having my Global MBA degree from The University of Western Australia (UWA) and Asian Institute of Management (AIM). While learning, my colleagues/classmates turned into friends and family as we learn from each other's life experiences both at a professional and personal level. Our modules are self-paced but my team and I meet virtually at least once a week, or at least we try , to work on our capstone projects. It is definitely one of the best learning journeys for me and I'd love for everyone to be able to have the same opportunity while saving quite significant costs....
Kester
Kester Sarmiento
Chief Finance Officer
First Industrial Science and Technology (FIRST) College
" Enrolling in the UWA Global MBA with Post Graduate Diploma from AIM has been one of the most transformative decisions of my professional life. After nearly three decades of building a career in business consulting and financial advisory, I believed I had a solid foundation. But this program challenged that belief — in the best possible way. It expanded my thinking, sharpened my decision-making, and gave me a global perspective that I didn’t know I was missing. What made this program stand out was how immediately applicable the learnings were. The Managerial Economics module helped me see beyond surface-level business issues and understand the deeper, structural forces at play — from pricing models and cost behavior to consumer incentives and market dynamics. I began to support my clients with a more analytical, data-driven lens, improving their ability to make sound strategic decisions. People Management was another key turning point. It gave me the tools to lead with both structure and empathy — to guide teams not just as groups of individuals, but as aligned, motivated human systems. I’ve since coached clients through challenging team restructurings and culture shifts, and the results have been tangible. Throughout the program, I gained not just knowledge, but confidence. Confidence to back up my experience with contemporary theory. Confidence to advise at a higher level. Confidence to lead not just from instinct, but from insight. But perhaps the most unexpected benefit was personal. Taking this MBA later in life — after years of real-world experience — gave me a richer, more grounded appreciation for the material. I was not learning for the sake of a diploma. I was learning to improve lives — my clients’, my team’s, and my own. This program didn’t just add three letters after my name. It added value to everything I already knew — and everything I am yet to become. For anyone considering this journey: if you're looking to stretch your potential, elevate your impact, and become a more thoughtful, strategic, and credible leader — this is the path."...
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Cristina Subong Dockett
Founder / Business Consultant
Pinoy Insurance / Digit Decisions
UWA Global MBA has helped me broaden my network not only within the course, but also in my current job. It shaped and enhance my skills and knowledge deeper in the corporate world. The flexibility of the program helped me a lot with work and life balance. ...
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Amanda Alfonso
Research and Development
Pfizer Philippines, Inc.
" When I enrolled at the AIM, I knew it would challenge me - A LOT!. What I didn’t expect was how deeply it would shape my heart and character, too. Looking back, this journey was never just about frameworks, lectures, or case studies and capstones — though we had plenty of those, and they were so intense! It was about learning to unlearn, leading with humility, and listening as much as speaking up. Late nights, endless readings, and the occasional dugo’t pawis moments — all worth it. Because behind every module was a lesson in resilience, adaptability, and purpose. What made AIM special for me wasn’t just the academic rigor. It was my cohort (Sept 2023), mentors, profs, who shared real-life insights so generously. I gained a community, a safe space to debate, discuss, laugh, reflect, and grow with humility. What it’s like to be an AIM alumnus, I’d say…. it means you carry forward not just a degree, but a responsibility to share what you know, to uplift others, and to keep learning, even after this first year leg at the School of Executive Education for Lifelong Learning. "...
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Christopher John A. De Villa
Assistant Vice President & Country Business Unit HR
Aboitiz Foods Company
Choosing to take the UWA Global MBA with AIM was a leap I took while managing marketing for both a manufacturing and a cybersecurity company in Australia—two fast-paced, technical industries that demanded strategic thinking and adaptability. At the same time, I was (and still am) deeply involved in film and gaming communities here in the Philippines, where I help lead initiatives and organize events that bring people together through creativity and shared passion. I needed a program that would match the complexity of my professional life, and this MBA delivered in all the right ways. The coursework was practical, the structure flexible, and the insights immediately applicable whether I was presenting campaign performance, managing cross-border projects, or mentoring younger creatives. But more than anything, the program helped me rediscover my voice as a leader. It gave me a renewed sense of purpose, grounded not just in career success, but in community, advocacy, and impact....
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Danica Jelina A. Rayos
Marketing & Projects Manager
Intrix Cyber Security
" Enrolling for the UWA Global MBA with its dual credential from UWA and AIM was one of the best decisions I made for my career. This program leveled up my skills, advance professionally, and even expand my network. The modules were so comprehensive, and I loved how they focused on real-world case studies. Additionally, being able to do it online at my own pace was a game-changer – it fit perfectly with my busy schedule. Thanks to this program, I feel way more confident and gained so many new perspectives that are already helping me make much better decisions. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to elevate their professional journey. "...
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Joe Mari S Landicho
MAJOR
Philippine Army
Enrolling in the UWA Global MBA, alongside the PG Diploma from AIM, was a transformative decision in my career. The program’s comprehensive and globally focused curriculum, delivered by esteemed faculty from both institutions, provided deep insights into real-world business challenges. It not only reinforced what I already knew but also introduced fresh perspectives and new frameworks that elevated my strategic thinking. The flexible online format allowed me to balance professional commitments while engaging in interactive case studies and leadership modules that sharpened my decision-making and team management skills. The practical knowledge I gained was immediately applicable to my work, enhancing my performance and impact in real time. The blend of asynchronous learning and live sessions fostered a dynamic and supportive environment, while the dual credentials significantly enhanced my global business acumen and opened new international opportunities....
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Thor Jason Roi T Tenefrancia
Energy & Power Markets Advisory Consultant
Jacobs

Past Participant Profile

Work Experience

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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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Paul Crompton

Managerial Economics | UWA Business School

Paul Crompton is currently a Senior Lecturer, at the UWA Business School. His PhD is focused on various aspects of the global iron ore and steel industry. Paul's recent work i...

Joanne Sneddon
Joanne Sneddon

Marketing | UWA Centre for Human and Cultural Values

Joanne Sneddon is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the UWA Business School and Co-Director of the UWA Centre for Human and Cultural Values. She was awarded a PhD at UWA ...

Russell Poskitt
Russell Poskitt

Managerial Finance | UWA Business School

Russell Poskitt is a Senior Lecturer, Accounting and Finance, at UWA Business School, focusing on corporate finance policy and business analysis and valuations. He has also be...

Dee Roche
Dee Roche

Leading Change and Transformation | UWA Business School

Dee Roche currently lectures at the University of Western Australia Business School on the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program, focusing on Strategic Change and Tr...

David Blyth
David Blyth

Business Strategy | UWA Business School

David Blyth teaches business strategy on the MBA capstone unit at UWA's Business School, where he is an Adjunct Associate Professor, and at Curtin's Graduate School of Busines...

Jenny Hoffman
Jenny Hoffman

Leadership in Organization | UWA Business School

Jenny Hoffman is an Associate Lecturer at The University of Western Australia (UWA). She coordinates and lectures the MBA unit 'Leading Self and Leading Others. Hoffman holds ...

Global MBA degree from UWA

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:

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Resume building videos

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Interview preparation videos

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Linkedln profile building videos

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Interview guidebooks

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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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