Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies

What Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies does

Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) is a private, non-profit graduate school operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church headquarters in Silang, Cavite, Philippines, serving Asia and the global Adventist church community. Established in 1985 (with roots in graduate programs at Philippine Union College dating to the 1950s), AIIAS is the first General Conference educational institution of the denomination outside North America and celebrated its 50th founding anniversary in May 2023. The institution delivers Master's and doctoral programs across four schools: Business (MBA, PhD in Business, Graduate Certificates), Education (PhD in Education, MSA, MA in Education, Education Specialist, Graduate Certificates including TESOL and Faith and Science), Public Health (MPH, Graduate Certificate, Micro Credential in Wellness Coaching), and Theological Seminary (PhD in Religion, Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Missiology, MDiv, MA in Church Ministry, MA in Religion, MTh, Graduate Certificate in Ministry), offered on-campus and through AIIAS Online.

AIIAS runs a small, integrated technology stack rather than a commercial product. Its core platforms are the Moodle-based AIIAS Online learning management system for distance education, the Open Journal Systems (OJS 3.5.0.1) instance hosting its three peer-reviewed journals (International Forum Journal, JAAS, and JAATA), and proprietary institutional systems IUTUS (student information) and E-Board (administration). Support services include the Leslie Hardinge Library, the Ellen G. White Branch Office research center, the AIIAS Writing Center, the English Center, and an on-campus AIIAS Clinic. AIIAS Press, certified by the National Book Development Board of the Philippines and launched in 2023, publishes scholarly books. The institution hosts multiple annual conferences, including the International Research Conference, AQRA International Conference on Qualitative Research (founded 2015), and Theological Forum.

AIIAS generates revenue primarily through recurring tuition and fees from graduate students enrolled on-campus and online, supplemented by academic publishing sales (e.g., the 2023 'AIIAS: The First 50 Years' hardcover at Php 900 / USD 20) and conference/event registration fees (AQRA fees ranging P1,000–P4,500 depending on membership and modality). Customer segments are concentrated within the Adventist community — graduate students, church ministry professionals, Adventist education administrators, and faith-aligned business professionals — drawn globally through denominational channels, the institutional website, peer-reviewed journals, and academic conferences. The institution is governed by a Board of Trustees, led by a President (Ginger Ketting-Weller), and operates without external equity or venture capital backing.

Name

Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies

Legal name

Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies

Website

https://aiias.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AIIAS is a non-profit Seventh-day Adventist graduate school in the Philippines offering Master's and doctoral programs in Business, Education, Public Health, and Theology via on-campus and online modalities, serving church professionals and students across Asia and the global Adventist church.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education Graduate Studies

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAHAKAE

Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Religious & Theological Colleges

Keywords

• Graduate theological education
• Graduate business programs
• Public health education
• Distance learning programs
• Peer-reviewed academic publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Silang

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: AIIAS generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees charged to graduate students enrolled in on-campus and online programs. The institution offers various graduate degrees including PhD programs, Master's degrees (MBA, MSA, MA, MPH, MDiv, MA-R, MTh), and graduate certificates across business, education, public health, and theology disciplines.
2. Academic Publishing: AIIAS Press publishes academic books and materials. Revenue generated from book sales including 'AIIAS: The First 50 Years' priced at Php 900.00 (hardcover) and USD 20.00.
3. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue from conference registration fees including AQRA International Conference (ranging from P1,000 to P4,500 depending on membership status and attendance modality).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AIIAS is a Seventh-day Adventist graduate school offering advanced degrees (PhD, Master's, Graduate Certificates, Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Missiology) across four academic divisions: Business, Education, Public Health, and Theological Seminary. Programs are delivered through on-campus instruction at the Silang, Cavite, Philippines campus and online via the AIIAS Online Moodle-based distance learning platform. The institution additionally publishes three peer-reviewed journals and academic books through AIIAS Press, and supports scholarship through the Leslie Hardinge Library, Writing Center, and English Center.

Product overview

Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) is a Seventh-day Adventist graduate school operated in the Philippines offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and institutional services. The institution operates through its Graduate School (with Business, Education, and Public Health departments) and Theological Seminary, providing face-to-face and online modalities through AIIAS Online. AIIAS maintains three peer-reviewed journals (International Forum Journal, JAAS, JAATA) published via Open Journal Systems, operates AIIAS Press for academic book publishing, and provides student support services including the Leslie Hardinge Library, Writing Center, English Center, and AIIAS Clinic. The institution also hosts research conferences through AQRA and maintains internal systems including IUTUS for student information management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AIIAS Press: Academic publishing authority operating under AIIAS management, publishing books in business, education, public health, and religion fields
• International Forum Journal
• Journal of AIIAS African Theological Association
• Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary
• AIIAS Online
• Leslie Hardinge Library
• Ellen G. White Branch Office
• AIIAS Writing Center

Products and services

• Graduate School Programs Graduate-level academic programs including Doctor of Philosophy in Business, Doctor of Philosophy in Education, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Administration (MSA), Master of Arts in Education (MAEd), Master of Public Health (MPH), Education Specialist, Micro Credential in Wellness Coaching, and Graduate Certificates in Business, Education, Faith and Science, TESOL, and Public Health. Aimed at graduate students and working professionals seeking advanced credentials in business, education, and public health within a faith-based context.
• Theological Seminary Programs Seminary programs covering Biblical Studies, Theological-Historical, and Applied Theology disciplines, including Doctor of Philosophy in Religion, Doctor of Ministry (including In-Ministry Modality), Doctor of Missiology, Master of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Arts in Church Ministry (MA-CM), Master of Arts in Religion (MA-R), Master of Theology (MTh), Master of Arts in Ministry ICS, and Graduate Certificate in Ministry. Designed for Seventh-day Adventist clergy, missionaries, and ministry professionals seeking advanced theological credentials.
• AIIAS Online Online learning platform delivering distance education graduate programs via a Moodle-based learning management system with virtual classrooms, asynchronous learning materials, and remote coursework access. Enables working professionals and international students across the globe to pursue AIIAS graduate degrees remotely while maintaining professional commitments.
• International Forum Journal Peer-reviewed interdisciplinary academic journal published electronically twice yearly by the AIIAS Graduate School, covering original research articles in Business, Education, and Public Health disciplines. Indexed via the AIIAS Journals Platform on Open Journal Systems. Aimed at scholars, faculty, and graduate students in the fields covered.
• Journal of Asia Adventist Seminary (JAAS) Peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by the AIIAS Theological Seminary, serving as a leading venue for academic studies in Bible, spirituality, theology, history, mission, and ministry from Adventist and world perspectives. ISSN 1908-4862.
• Journal of AIIAS African Theological Association (JAATA) Peer-reviewed scholarly journal established in 2010, published in both print and online formats, featuring contributions from Adventist institutions worldwide with African theological focus.
• AIIAS Press Academic publishing authority of AIIAS, certified by the National Book Development Board of the Philippines, publishing scholarly books in business, education, public health, and religion. Inaugural publication 'AIIAS: The First 50 Years' (2023, 324 pages, ISBN 978-621-96797-0-1) priced at Php 900.00 (hardcover) / USD 20.00.
• AIIAS Clinic On-campus health clinic providing medical services to AIIAS students, faculty, and staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• Alumni distributed across Asia and the global Adventist church serving in various leadership capacities

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Asian Qualitative Research Association (AQRA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015AQRA was founded in 2015 and has become a leader in fostering qualitative research practice and education in the Philippines and beyond. Starting in 2016, AQRA has sponsored annual conferences featuring original qualitative research and scholarship. AIIAS serves as the venue for AQRA events including the International Conference on Qualitative Research.
• Seventh-day Adventist Church (General Conference)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIIAS is a Seventh-day Adventist graduate school operated in the Philippines by the church headquarters for the benefit of Asia and the world church. The institution represents the first General Conference educational institution outside North America, established in 1973.
• Andrews University PressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAIIAS has published books in collaboration with Andrews University Press, including academic works from faculty authors and scholarly contributions to Adventist education.
• Philippine Publishing HouseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAIIAS has collaborated with Philippine Publishing House for book publication projects, supporting the institution's academic publishing initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• University of the Philippines: Philippine national university system with comprehensive graduate programs including business, education, public health, and theology studies. Comparable because it is a broader incumbent in the same country competing for graduate-level talent and faculty.

Direct peers

• Spicer Adventist University: SDA university in India offering graduate theology, education, and business programs. Comparable as another Adventist graduate institution serving a specific regional Adventist constituency similar to AIIAS's Asia focus.
• Asian Theological Seminary: Philippines-based evangelical seminary offering M.Div., M.Th., and D.Min. programs. Comparable to AIIAS's Theological Seminary because it directly competes for the same pool of graduate theology students in the Philippines.
• Loma Linda University: Seventh-day Adventist health sciences university in California with strong graduate programs including public health, business, education, and religion. Comparable because it is a major SDA graduate institution with overlapping programs in MPH, MBA, and theology.
• Adventist University of the Philippines: Seventh-day Adventist university located in the Philippines. Comparable because it shares AIIAS's SDA affiliation and country base, while offering undergraduate and select graduate programs that overlap with AIIAS's education and business tracks.
• Andrews University: Seventh-day Adventist flagship university in Michigan, USA. The most direct peer because it is the principal GC-affiliated graduate institution AIIAS complements for theology, business, education, and public health graduate studies worldwide.
• Asia Pacific International University: SDA institution in Thailand serving the Asia-Pacific region with graduate-level offerings in business, education, and theology. Highly comparable as another Adventist graduate school serving a similar international student base in Asia.

Regional players

• Hong Kong Adventist College: SDA-affiliated institution in Hong Kong offering theology and education programs. Comparable as a co-located Adventist institution in Asia, though primarily undergraduate with select graduate offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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