Mini MBA

The Mini MBA is AIM's flagship general management leadership program, combining 25 hours of self-paced online learning with a 2-day on-campus or virtual workshop. It empowers Australian business leaders with the skills needed to evolve their business practices and adapt to changing work environments. It is designed for managers, senior professionals and business owners who want to develop the full breadth of business leadership disciplines, from financial acumen and strategy through to people management, communication and organisational transformation, without committing to a full postgraduate program.

Upon completion you will be able to: apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to complex business issues; communicate a vision and develop strategic initiatives that inspire and challenge the business; develop leadership techniques that influence and engage others to achieve results; utilise business tools to inform strategic analysis and decision-making; apply models of organisational transformation to lead sustainable change, influence stakeholders and manage resistance; conduct market analysis to develop and implement strategies for competitive advantage; and interpret and analyse financial information to plan for and manage financial performance.

The program comprises 25 hours of self-paced online learning via AIM's myAIM portal, structured across six modules covering Leadership, Strategy, Customers, Numbers, Change and Action, followed by a 2-day intensive on-campus or virtual workshop. The online component can be completed entirely at your own pace before attending the workshop. The 2-day workshop is available on campus in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide, or as a live virtual workshop, meaning the entire program can be completed online and virtually if preferred.

On completion you receive an AIM Mini MBA digital certificate of attainment, a well-recognised professional credential in the Australian market, to print or share on LinkedIn and other platforms. Please note the Mini MBA is not accredited or recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). For AQF-accredited higher education in business and management, AIM Business School offers pathways including the Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Strategy and the MBA.

Yes. AIM can deliver the Mini MBA as a closed cohort for leadership teams, with the workshop content tailored to your organisation's strategic context, industry and priorities. A shared learning experience across a leadership cohort creates alignment in business thinking, strategic language and decision-making capability, particularly effective for management teams navigating transformation, growth or a shift toward more strategic leadership. Contact AIM on 1300 658 337 for more information.