The Pacific Rim consortium includes institutions that have footholds in Asia, North America and the South Pacific. Strong links with institutions of repute elsewhere have established a global network of scholars that contribute teaching and research to the consortium. In practical terms, this means that each API program offers a combination of worldwide expertise. The Philosophy further includes the concentration in fields that have international dimensions, such as management, information systems, languages, and culture. To facilitate the interchange of students and faculty among consortium member institutions, degree, diploma and other qualifications have the same regulations in all organizations.
Students have the right to transfer from one place to another and are encouraged to do so.
The academic staff, while domiciled in one institution, regularly teach and conduct research at other API locations through a system of planned travel. In this way, students can be assured that their professors have continuous first hand knowledge of the international aspects of their discipline. This experience is included in lectures and seminars on a routine basis. Small classes, typically 25 students or less, and the appointment as full-time faculty of only full Professors and Associate Professors ensure that students have close contact with highly experienced teachers on a regular basis. Application of Current Technology API makes use of the latest educational applications of current technology.