AIM University Group · American Institute of Management and Science

OTHM-Awarded · L4–L6 Bachelor’s-levels programmes

Complete Business Management Faster — With a Career Specialisation Built In.

Learn business skills. Pick a career path you are excited about. Reach bachelor’s-level completion at AIMu in as little as 16–24 months.

Aviation Cybersecurity Digital Business HR Real Estate Hospitality Wellness

Earn a UK Ofqual-regulated qualification with pathways to the US, UK, Canada and beyond — from bachelor’s-level completion to Master’s and doctoral study.

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Career Pathway

One Business Management programme. Seven career-focused directions.

Aviation · Cybersecurity · Digital Business · HR · Real Estate · Hospitality · Wellness

2026 Intake Now Open

Distance Learning starts monthly.

Live online and Kingston cohorts begin February, June and October.

2026 Full-Pay Discounts

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Apply early. Admissions can review your best starting level before you begin.

AIMu qualifications sit within the UK’s regulated system, giving learners trusted qualifications, study-abroad options and career growth.

UK-Regulated

Accredited Awards

UK‑Regulated qualifications aligned to the same framework used across accredited UK institutions.

OTHM-Awarded

UK Award

Awarded by OTHM, a UK awarding body with established university progression pathways globally.

Recognised for Progression

US · UK · Canada

Supports university progression across the US, UK, Canada and internationally, subject to admissions.

Postgraduate Pathways

MBA · MSc · L8

Progress to Master’s and doctoral-level study through recognised international university pathways, subject to admissions.

Who This Programme Is For

Move into a dream career while building a solid academic foundation at the bachelor’s level.

Best for learners who want recognised career readiness now, a strong business foundation, and room to grow into management and postgraduate study.

Young aviation and airport service professionals in a modern airport environment

Career + Academic Pathway Build practical career direction while progressing through a recognised academic pathway.

Career Direction

Choose the Business specialisation that connects your qualification to the profession or industry you want to pursue.

Business: Aviation and Airport Services Management Business: Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management Business: Digital Business Management Business: Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management Business: Human Resource Management and Organisational Development Business: Real Estate, Property and Asset Management Business: Wellness, Lifestyle and Wellbeing Management

This bachelor’s-level Business Management programme helps you to:

✓ Build real business skills.

Develop practical knowledge in business, management, leadership and professional practice.

✓ Choose a career path you are excited about.

Add career-focused learning through the Business specialisation that best matches your professional goals.

✓ Finish the bachelor’s programme faster.

Complete the full Level 4–6 route at AIMu in 24 months instead of following a traditional four-year college timeline.

Choose Your Business Specialisation

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Business Management · Levels 4–5–6 · Bachelor's-Level Programmes

Choose Your Business Specialisation

Build a strong foundation in Business Management, then develop specialist knowledge in the career area that matches your goals.

Specialist track units are shown in bold. Open a programme to review the full Levels 4, 5 and 6 curriculum.

Business Specialisation

Aviation and Airport Services Management

Business management for airline, airport, passenger-service and aviation environments.

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Curriculum

Level 4 · Foundation Diploma

8 Months 120 Credits

Airport and Airline Operations
Aviation Hospitality and Passenger Experience
The Business Environment
Marketing Principles and Practice
Operations and People Management
Financial and Management Accounting

Level 5 · Advanced Diploma

8 Months 120 Credits

Cabin Crew and Inflight Service Management
Applied Aviation Service Practice
Professional Communication and Business Skills
Applied Leadership and Management
Entrepreneurship and Venture Growth
Business Law and Ethical Practice

Level 6 · Final Year

Bachelor's-Level Completion

Select Tourism and Hospitality Management or continue with Business Management.

Option 1

Tourism and Hospitality Management

8 Months · 120 Credits

Strategic Marketing
Tourism Policy and Planning
Organisational Behaviour and Performance
Technology in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Tourism and International Development
Researching Tourism and Hospitality Management

Option 2

Business Management

8 Months · 120 Credits

Leadership and People Management
Business Research Project
Operations Management
Financial Decision Making
Sustainable Business Practices
Strategic Human Resource Management

Business Specialisation

Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management

Business management for cybersecurity governance, organisational risk, compliance and continuity.

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Curriculum

Level 4 · Foundation Diploma

8 Months 120 Credits

Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Enterprise Risk and Compliance Management
The Business Environment
Marketing Principles and Practice
Operations and People Management
Financial and Management Accounting

Level 5 · Advanced Diploma

8 Months 120 Credits

Information Security Governance and Business Continuity
Applied Cybersecurity and Risk Practice
Professional Communication and Business Skills
Applied Leadership and Management
Entrepreneurship and Venture Growth
Business Law and Ethical Practice

Level 6 · Final Year

Bachelor's-Level Completion

Business Management

8 Months · 120 Credits

Leadership and People Management
Business Research Project
Operations Management
Financial Decision Making
Sustainable Business Practices
Strategic Human Resource Management

Business Specialisation

Digital Business Management

Business management for digital commerce, marketing, customer engagement and AI-enabled work.

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Curriculum

Level 4 · Foundation Diploma

8 Months 120 Credits

Strategic Marketing Management
Digital Marketing and Consumer Engagement
The Business Environment
Marketing Principles and Practice
Operations and People Management
Financial and Management Accounting

Level 5 · Advanced Diploma

8 Months 120 Credits

E-Commerce and AI for Digital Business
Applied Digital Business Practice
Professional Communication and Business Skills
Applied Leadership and Management
Entrepreneurship and Venture Growth
Business Law and Ethical Practice

Level 6 · Final Year

Bachelor's-Level Completion

Business Management

8 Months · 120 Credits

Leadership and People Management
Business Research Project
Operations Management
Financial Decision Making
Sustainable Business Practices
Strategic Human Resource Management

Business Specialisation

Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management

Business management for hospitality, tourism, events and service operations.

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Curriculum

Level 4 · Foundation Diploma

8 Months 120 Credits

Hospitality and Tourism Management
Food and Beverage Operations Management
The Business Environment
Marketing Principles and Practice
Operations and People Management
Financial and Management Accounting

Level 5 · Advanced Diploma

8 Months 120 Credits

Event Planning and Experience Management
Applied Hospitality and Events Practice
Professional Communication and Business Skills
Applied Leadership and Management
Entrepreneurship and Venture Growth
Business Law and Ethical Practice

Level 6 · Final Year

Bachelor's-Level Completion

Select Tourism and Hospitality Management or continue with Business Management.

Option 1

Tourism and Hospitality Management

8 Months · 120 Credits

Strategic Marketing
Tourism Policy and Planning
Organisational Behaviour and Performance
Technology in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
Tourism and International Development
Researching Tourism and Hospitality Management

Option 2

Business Management

8 Months · 120 Credits

Leadership and People Management
Business Research Project
Operations Management
Financial Decision Making
Sustainable Business Practices
Strategic Human Resource Management

Business Specialisation

Human Resource Management and Organisational Development

Business management for people, performance, talent and organisational development.

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Curriculum

Level 4 · Foundation Diploma

8 Months 120 Credits

Strategic Human Resource Management
Employee Engagement and Performance Management
The Business Environment
Marketing Principles and Practice
Operations and People Management
Financial and Management Accounting

Level 5 · Advanced Diploma

8 Months 120 Credits

Organisational Change and Talent Development
Applied HR and Organisational Development Practice
Professional Communication and Business Skills
Applied Leadership and Management
Entrepreneurship and Venture Growth
Business Law and Ethical Practice

Level 6 · Final Year

Bachelor's-Level Completion

Business Management

8 Months · 120 Credits

Leadership and People Management
Business Research Project
Operations Management
Financial Decision Making
Sustainable Business Practices
Strategic Human Resource Management

Business Specialisation

Real Estate, Property and Asset Management

Business management for real estate, property investment, development and asset strategy.

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Curriculum

Level 4 · Foundation Diploma

8 Months 120 Credits

Real Estate Markets and Investment Analysis
Property Development and Asset Management
The Business Environment
Marketing Principles and Practice
Operations and People Management
Financial and Management Accounting

Level 5 · Advanced Diploma

8 Months 120 Credits

Real Estate Marketing and Asset Strategy
Applied Real Estate Practice
Professional Communication and Business Skills
Applied Leadership and Management
Entrepreneurship and Venture Growth
Business Law and Ethical Practice

Level 6 · Final Year

Bachelor's-Level Completion

Business Management

8 Months · 120 Credits

Leadership and People Management
Business Research Project
Operations Management
Financial Decision Making
Sustainable Business Practices
Strategic Human Resource Management

Business Specialisation

Wellness, Lifestyle and Wellbeing Management

Business management for wellness, lifestyle, spa and client-experience services.

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Curriculum

Level 4 · Foundation Diploma

8 Months 120 Credits

Foundations of Wellness and Lifestyle Management
Health, Wellbeing and Lifestyle Management
The Business Environment
Marketing Principles and Practice
Operations and People Management
Financial and Management Accounting

Level 5 · Advanced Diploma

8 Months 120 Credits

Wellness Hospitality and Client Experience
Applied Wellness and Lifestyle Practice
Professional Communication and Business Skills
Applied Leadership and Management
Entrepreneurship and Venture Growth
Business Law and Ethical Practice

Level 6 · Final Year

Bachelor's-Level Completion

Business Management

8 Months · 120 Credits

Leadership and People Management
Business Research Project
Operations Management
Financial Decision Making
Sustainable Business Practices
Strategic Human Resource Management

Choose a career specialisation at Levels 4 and 5, then complete your bachelor's-level pathway at Level 6.

Aviation and Hospitality learners may choose Tourism and Hospitality Management or Business Management at Level 6. Other specialisations continue to Business Management.

Assessment Methods

How you will be assessed

Your performance is evaluated through applied coursework, business scenarios, operational projects, research tasks, quizzes and exams.

Applied coursework and research

✓ Coursework reports
✓ Case study analysis
✓ Business research assignments

Practical business and specialist tasks

✓ Applied leadership and management tasks
✓ Entrepreneurship and venture projects
✓ Marketing, finance and operations assignments
✓ Specialist applied practice projects

Knowledge checks and examinations

✓ Multiple-Choice (MC) quizzes and tests
✓ Written exam papers or proctored exams

Entry, Admissions & Tuition

Apply, confirm your level, and secure your place.

Review entry routes, tuition plans, payment options and admissions steps in one place. AIMu helps you choose the correct starting level for your Business Management pathway, selected specialisation, or postgraduate progression route.

Apply online

Submit your application so admissions can start your review.

Admissions checks your best starting level

We review your qualifications, experience and business career goals.

Pay and secure your place

Choose your payment option and confirm your seat.

Apply Now Pay Online Phone/WhatsApp: 954-214-0053

For parents, sponsors and working adults

Plan tuition one level at a time.

AIMu uses a pay-per-level structure. Learners can earn qualifications at each stage and continue when ready. This helps families, working adults and sponsors plan tuition more carefully while keeping progression open.

All tuition and fees shown are quoted in USD.

Entry Requirements

View Standard Entry

Level 4 foundation entry.

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✓Start at Level 4 if you are beginning a Business Management pathway with a selected career specialisation.
✓Suitable for learners starting in Business Management, Aviation and Passenger Services, Cybersecurity and Risk, Digital Business, Hospitality and Events, Human Resource and Organisational Development, Real Estate and Property, or Wellness and Lifestyle Management.
✓4 CSEC subjects or equivalent secondary-school qualifications.
✓4 IGCSE / GCSE subjects or equivalent international secondary-school qualifications.
✓GED with an overall score of 630 or above.
✓SAT score of 1050 or above.

View Mature Entry

For adults with relevant work or life experience.

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✓Applicants aged 30+ may be considered for Level 4 entry through mature-entry review.
✓Relevant work experience in business, administration, supervision, customer service, sales, marketing, operations, HR, entrepreneurship, finance, accounting, logistics, aviation service, hospitality, events, real estate, wellness services, risk, compliance or related professional sectors may support entry.
✓Applicants may be asked to complete an entrance assessment, interview, or written task where academic documents are limited.

View Level 5 Advanced Placement

Advanced diploma stage.

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✓Enter Level 5 if you already hold Level 4 or equivalent academic standing.
✓Relevant prior study may include a Level 4 diploma, associate degree, foundation degree-stage study, higher diploma, or equivalent college credits.
✓Prior learning should align with business, management, marketing, operations, finance, accounting, HR, entrepreneurship, leadership, aviation service, hospitality, events, cybersecurity, risk, real estate, wellness, administration or a related field.

View Level 6 Entry

Bachelor’s-level completion stage.

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✓Enter Level 6 if you already hold Level 5 or equivalent academic standing.
✓Relevant prior study may include a Level 5 diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree with additional credits, equivalent college credits, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
✓Most learners progress into Business Management at Level 6. Learners whose pathway connects strongly to aviation, hospitality, events, passenger services, guest experience or tourism may also be reviewed for Tourism and Hospitality Management at Level 6.

View Level 7 Postgraduate Entry

Master’s-level / postgraduate progression stage.

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✓Enter Level 7 if you hold a bachelor’s degree, Level 6 qualification, or equivalent academic standing.
✓Experienced managers, entrepreneurs, supervisors, administrators, HR professionals, project leaders, marketing professionals, property professionals, service-sector leaders or business owners without a traditional bachelor’s route may request review through recognition of prior learning where appropriate.
✓Postgraduate route options may include Strategic Management and Leadership, Project Management, Human Resource Management, Strategic Marketing, Public Administration, or Tourism and Hospitality Management, depending on the learner’s Level 6 route, career direction and admission review.

Admissions & Tuition

WHERE TO PAY+

Pay Online · Bank Branch: US & Jamaica · Wire Transfer: Globally

PAY ONLINE
Pay online using PayPal, credit card or debit card.

Pay Online

BANK – USA
Bank of America
Account #: 229054668897
Account Name: AIM University Group

JAMAICA
Bank: Sagicor Bank
Account Name: Advanced Educational Services
Account Number: 5500512708
Branch: Pay at any branch

INTERNATIONAL LEARNERS
Wire Transfer Funds To:
Bank: Bank of America
Account Name: AIM University Group
Account #: 229054668897
Routing #: Email [email protected] for routing numbers before transfer

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Admission Process+

Apply online.
Pay the $50 application fee that will also be transferred to your tuition.
Upload payment receipt, identification, qualification evidence, work-experience validation, and signed enrolment documents.
Admissions reviews your qualifications, experience and goals.
Admissions confirms your best starting level.
Choose your payment option and confirm your seat.

Tuition & Payment Plans+

Level 4

2026 Full-Pay Discounts

Full: $2,000 2x: $1,200 3x: $800 4x: $650

Level 5

2026 Full-Pay Discounts

Full: $2,000 2x: $1,200 3x: $800 4x: $650

Level 6

                    Full: $2,400
                    2x: $1,200
                    3x: $800
                    4x: $650
                  

Level 7

Full: $2,800 2x: $1,400 3x: $1,000

Fees, Starts and Study Modes+

Application fee: The $50 application fee is non-refundable; however, it is transferable to your tuition upon admission within the same college year (8 months).

External fees: OTHM external registration, assessment, certification, graduation, courier, top-up, or partner university fees are not included in AIMu tuition unless expressly stated in writing.

Starts: Monthly starts are available for distance learning. Blended classes begin in February, June and October.

Study modes: Face-to-face in Kingston, instructor-led online, and flexible distance learning options are available depending on intake and programme delivery.

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Entry Assessment

Not sure where you qualify?

Apply now and admissions will review your qualifications, experience and goals.

No documents required for first check 2-minute eligibility review Advanced entry may reduce time and cost

Apply Now Phone/WhatsApp: 954-214-0053

FAQ

Common questions before you apply

Review key answers about recognition, specialisations, entry routes and progression.

Is this programme accredited?

Yes. AIMu delivers OTHM-awarded qualifications regulated by Ofqual in the UK. Ofqual is the UK government regulator of qualifications, examinations and assessments in England. The pathway uses UK-regulated qualifications and progression structures across business-management levels.

Is this recognised in my country?

OTHM qualifications are UK-regulated and widely used for international academic progression, including routes to the UK, USA, Canada and other destinations, subject to admissions, credential evaluation, employer requirements and institutional review.

Can I use this to get a job?

Yes. The programme is designed to support employment readiness in business operations, digital business, cybersecurity risk, hospitality and events, HR, real estate, aviation services, wellness and lifestyle management. AIMu does not promise employment, but the curriculum is built around practical career areas and progression into supervisory and management roles.

Is this a bachelor’s degree?

Level 6 is a bachelor’s-level award on the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). AIMu’s Levels 4–6 pathway is structured to move learners from foundation-stage study to reach bachelor’s-level completion. Level 6 supports Master’s progression, senior professional pathways and further study.

Can I skip Level 4 or Level 5?

Possibly. Applicants with prior learning, college credits, a Level 5 qualification, an associate degree, relevant professional experience or equivalent standing may request an advanced-entry review. Admissions will confirm the correct starting level.

When can I apply?

Applications are accepted year-round. You can apply online, submit your application fee, complete the required admissions steps and receive guidance on the next available intake.

When is the next class starting?

Distance learning starts are available monthly. Instructor-guided online classes and on-campus starts are in February, June and October. Availability may vary by level, study mode and programme delivery arrangements.

Can I study online?

Yes. AIMu offers flexible distance learning and instructor-led online options. Face-to-face study is also available in Kingston, depending on intake and delivery arrangements.

Can I work while studying abroad?

In the UK and Canada, eligible international students may work part-time during classes and full-time during scheduled breaks, subject to visa conditions, institution rules, programme eligibility and current immigration regulations. In the USA, work options depend on visa type and institutional authorisation such as CPT or OPT where applicable.

Are there successful graduates of this programme?

Yes. AIMu learners and alumni have progressed into business, aviation, tourism, law, leadership, education and other professional fields. AIMu highlights real learner outcomes, including Sasha Sommers, who began in Jamaica through AIMu’s Levels 4–6 Business pathway, advanced to Level 7 Strategic Management and Leadership, completed an MBA top-up through the University of Northampton, earned a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching from Harvard, and is now pursuing an EdD in Higher Education Leadership at Barry University while serving in academic leadership at AIMu.

Where is AIMu located?

AIMu has office locations in the USA and Jamaica, along with a global online campus. Learners may study through available delivery modes depending on programme, intake, location and approved arrangements.

How fast can I complete the bachelor’s-level pathway?

Many learners can complete the Level 4–6 route to reach bachelor’s-level completion in as little as 24 months. Applicants with prior study or relevant experience may reduce time further through advanced entry or exemptions, subject to admissions review.

Can I study while working?

Yes. The route is designed for working adults, career changers and learners who need flexible progression while balancing professional and personal responsibilities. Both in-class and online study modes may be available depending on intake and programme delivery.

Can I progress to university after Level 6?

Yes. Level 6 pathways are designed to support progression to postgraduate routes such as MBA, MSc or MA programmes at partner or receiving universities, depending on the pathway, institution and admissions requirements.

Start Your Programme

Start At The Right Level And Progress With Confidence.

Apply Now. AIMu Admissions Will Review Your Qualifications, Experience, And Goals To Recommend The Best Starting Level Within Your UK-Regulated Academic Pathway.

Your Application Does Not Lock You Into The Wrong Level. Admissions Will Review Your Documents, Prior Learning, Work Experience, And Progression Goals Before Confirming Your Entry Point.

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