The Mission of the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies is to deliver dynamic Seventh-day Adventist graduate education in such fields as business, education, health, and religion in order that its graduates will effectively fulfill the Gospel Commission by providing competent leadership and service based on integrity, respect, and love in meeting the needs of the global church and society.
 

 
The goals of the administrators, faculty, and staff members of AIIAS are as follows:

• To offer advanced studies in selected and specialized areas of instruction. Educational experience is offered within the framework of Biblical teaching and the official position of the SDA Church as expressed in its fundamental beliefs.

• To incorporate the integration of faith and learning in all courses. The spiritual focus of the entire curriculum aims to promote continuous spiritual growth by strengthening confidence in the Bible and the writings of Ellen G. White.

• To provide students with a high-quality educational experience in an environment conducive to intellectual inquiry. Students are expected to become familiar with research and problem-solving methods, to demonstrate the ability to synthesize knowledge from many sources, and to be self-directed lifelong learners. Graduates will be capable of independent research and implementation of findings.

• To ensure through the provision of time and release from responsibility that faculty engage in such activities as research, scholarly writing, consulting, and practice that contribute to enhancing the quality of instruction. Faculty are expected to be well-versed in scientific methods pertaining to their disciplines.

• To assist students in reaching a high standard of excellence, as well as practical relevance in their chosen professions. Inherent in this process is the promotion of spiritual growth, a healthful lifestyle, a sense of self-worth and self-confidence rooted in God’s work of creation and redemption, a recognition of the brotherhood of man, and a respect for diverse cultures.

• To be responsive to the regional and national priorities of the culturally diverse groups served.

• To recruit and retain an international faculty in order to enlarge the worldview of the students in this international institution.

• To commit resources to the solution of church organizational and community problems and issues. This public service commitment to the church and society is to be achieved by providing academic and professional programs both on and off campus, conducting seminars and workshops, serving as a research and information center, engaging in consultative and change-agent roles, and providing an environment that fosters innovation.

• To participate in the Global Mission of the world Church by incorporating in each program an emphasis congruent with its mission.

• To provide a governance structure that encourages all groups served by the institution to participate in decisions that affect them, and to be responsive to the concerns of its constituency.