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AIA has entered into a formal Articulation Agreement with Southern Cross University (SCU) and The Hotel School Australia (THS), providing AIA graduates with recognised pathways to advanced standing in bachelor degree programs.

Courses Covered:

• AIA Diploma of Business → Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management (Advanced Standing)
• AIA Diploma of Hospitality Management → Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management (Advanced Standing)

Partnership Type: Articulation Agreement
Conditions: Graduates receive advanced standing (credit for prior learning) upon entry to the Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management at SCU/The Hotel School.

AIA graduates have recognised articulation pathways into Ozford Institute of Higher Education (OIHE) undergraduate and postgraduate programs, with credit applied for prior learning.

Undergraduate Pathways:

• Diploma of Business → OIHE Bachelor programs (up to 80 credit points)
• Diploma of Leadership & Management → OIHE Bachelor programs (up to 80 credit points)
• Advanced Diploma of Leadership & Management → OIHE Bachelor programs (up to 100 credit points)

Postgraduate Pathways:

• Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) → Master of Business Administration (up to 60 credit points)
• Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) → Master of Professional Accounting (up to 20 credit points)

Partnership Type: Articulation Agreement
Conditions: Credit applied as per individual articulation agreements.

AIA has established a formal academic partnership with Canterbury Training & Development Institute (CTDI), building institutional ties between the two organisations.

Partnership Type: Academic Partner
Courses Covered: General Academic Partnership — No specific course articulation at this stage
Conditions: N/A

AIA has established formal articulation agreements and academic partnerships with leading Australian higher education institutions, giving graduates recognised pathways into bachelor and postgraduate programs.

Students who complete their studies at AIA may be eligible for advanced standing or direct credit when progressing to a partner institution — helping you continue your education faster and with greater confidence.

Our academic partnership network continues to grow. Explore our current partners below and speak to our team about the right pathway for you.