To be truly effective in today’s highly complex workplaces, managers and leaders must evolve their practices, upskill beyond their function, and gain business-wide knowledge.
Key Areas of the Mini MBA
With cross-functional expertise that allows them to effectively communicate and collaborate with key internal stakeholders, participants are able to look at the organisation with a holistic growth mindset to maintain and even exceed current commercial expectations. The key areas that constitute this broad business acumen are:
Business education has traditionally required choosing between practical-focused short course training programs or an investment in arduous higher education degrees that take years to attain. AIM’s non-accredited Mini MBA provides a new option and is the ideal course for developing a comprehensive business skill set in a targeted, efficient and practical setting.
The Mini MBA is delivered in a blended model of online and on-campus study. You begin by working through 25 hours of self-paced study exploring six modules aligned to key business areas, then join your peers for a two-day workshop that combines critical skills of collaboration, communication, innovation, and leadership. Complete the two-day Mini MBA workshop at one of AIM's conveniently located campuses in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, and Sydney, or virtually.
*Please note that the Mini MBA is not accredited or recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Stage One
25 hours self-paced study when it’s convenient for you
Stage Two
2-day face-to-face workshop studying with your peers
Benefits of the Mini MBA
Designed for Working Professionals
Designed for working professionals, AIM’s Mini MBA helps you build leadership confidence quickly while fitting study around work. The program distils essential management tools from strategy, people and projects into a focused format. If you are exploring a Mini MBA pathway, this can be a springboard into further study without the long commitment.
Blended Learning Model
Learn in a format that combines structured online preparation with live, facilitator-led sessions. You will work through concise digital modules then consolidate learning in interactive workshops where you test ideas, discuss scenarios and receive feedback. This blend gives you the flexibility of self-paced study with the accountability of a cohort experience typical of short MBA courses.
Cross-Functional Knowledge
Gain an end-to-end view of how organisations work. The Mini MBA course equips you with core concepts across leadership, strategy, finance, customers, operations and change so you can connect decisions across functions. You will practise applying these frameworks to real challenges, improving judgement and the quality of conversations with stakeholders.
Why Choose AIM's Mini MBA
Built for how Australians work
With Australia-based facilitators and time zone-friendly schedules, AIM’s Mini MBA is built for how Australians work. Its flexible, practical format includes online learning, local case studies, and real-time feedback. Start dates run year-round, with support to plan around busy periods.
Advance Your Career with AIM’s Mini MBA
Ready to build practical management capability fast? Compare schedules, preview modules and see what you will gain from our Mini MBA courses. Learn with Australia-based facilitators and flexible study that fits around work. Enrol online today, or get in touch with us for guidance on the best courses for your goals.
Student Satisfaction
The Mini MBA is AIM's highest rated course.
4.70 out of 5 from over 1000 participants
