International Academy of Management and Economics or I/AME (pronounced "I aim") is a private, non-sectarian, degree-granting business school in Makati City, Philippines. In 1979, I/AME's precursor was established under the name International University Foundation. It was founded by lawyer and educator Dr. Emmanuel T. Santos. In 1985, I/AME was accredited as a local institution by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines. On March 21, 2003, I/AME became the first Makati City-based business school to fulfill the requirements of ISO 9001:2000 for establishing a Quality Management System for the Provision of Higher Education in Management, specifically for the design, delivery, and testing of business courses, and overall facilities management. The first batch of graduates held ceremonies in Hotel Miramar in Hong Kong in 1982. I/AME provides undergraduate and graduate degree programs in management. All graduate degree programs are held on Saturdays and can be completed in one to three years (academic requisites except publication). Most graduate students are working in business firms, colleges, and government agencies.