The applicant must be employed at time of application for a minimum of one year either in a business related appointment. AIBA may apply for upgrading once they have gained the appropriate practical experience.
Candidates can apply to one award only each time.
The Grading Scheme is subject to the approval or change of the Institute without notice. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this award may lead. Eligibility has always been individually based but is not automatic to all business administrants. It is determined by educational qualifications, level of management responsibility and length of relevant experience. For successful applicants, they are qualified as IBA business administrants and IBA customers.