AIU Online is the web-based virtual campus of American
InterContinental University, an international university with
residential campuses located in Atlanta, Georgia; Los Angeles,
California; South Florida; Houston, Texas; London, and England.
American InterContinental University's mission is to provide for
the varying educational needs of a culturally diverse and
geographically dispersed student body with the goal of preparing
students academically, personally and professionally for
successful careers.
We are dedicated to accomplishing this goal by making a quality
online education available to anyone with a passion for learning
or a motivation to make their career aspirations come true.
The AIU Online degree programs allow students the freedom to
study online anytime to earn their Associate's, Bachelor's or
Master's degrees in an ever-expanding range of degree programs.
For career-focused students looking to pursue opportunities in an
increasingly competitive job market, an industry-current
education can be an excellent way to enhance qualifications and
build real-world credentials. But pursuing a degree at a
traditional college is not a viable option for individuals who
also must consider the demands made by their current professional
and personal responsibilities.
AIU Online offers convenient, flexible alternatives that enable
you to fit a career-focused education into your current
lifestyle. Students have many reasons for choosing AIU Online,
but the common denominator is our commitment to quality,
convenience and anytime access.
A regionally accredited institution of higher learning
AIU Online is a branch campus of American InterContinental
University, Atlanta, Georgia. American InterContinental
University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award
Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's degrees. This umbrella
accreditation includes all approved branch campuses of the
University, including AIU Online originating in Illinois.
AIU Online's Flexible Scheduling Plan
Students now have a choice in determining how quickly they can
graduate with an industry-current Associate's degree. AIU
Online's Flexible Scheduling Plan is a dynamic
course-scheduling model designed to meet the needs of
career-focused professionals who have real-world
responsibilities. The Take 2 option remains the choice for
students interested in earning their Associate's degree as
quickly as possible. Students learn at an accelerated pace and
graduate fast. Students pursuing an Associate's degree can also
choose the Take 1 option, which permits them to take just one
course during each 5-week session.
Instructors with experience in the fields they teach
First-hand knowledge can be an excellent way for you to prepare
for career pursuits in the real world. At AIU Online, your
instructors have "been there, done that" and know not only what
it takes to create career opportunities in your field of
interest but also how you'll be able to apply your
industry-current education once you make your move.
A rich, interactive learning model that is at the forefront of
modern education
The richness of the learning experience offered at AIU Online
really should be seen to be believed. Our amazingly interactive
Virtual Campus offers students a true academic environment in
which to pursue their interests and achieve their goal of
earning a career-focused degree.
When you attend our University, you'll view fascinating
lectures and course content via rich multimedia presentations.
You'll interact one-on-one and in groups with your instructors
and fellow classmates, via email, online chats and discussion
boards. You'll complete meaningful group projects. And you'll
develop a network of contacts, friendships and relationships
with likeminded, career-focused students from around the world.
Career-focused degree programs with concentrations to help you
build relevant credentials
In today's competitive job market, advanced education can be an
excellent way to enhance your qualifications to pursue your
professional dreams. At AIU Online, we offer industry-current
degree programs in today's in-demand industries to help
students add to their credentials by acquiring applicable,
real-world knowledge and skills in their field of interest.
A growing community of successful graduates
AIU Online is proud of the accomplishments of our graduates
throughout the international business community. Our ultimate
goal is to prepare students academically, personally and
professionally for successful careers in their chosen fields.
The AIU Online Alumni Association serves graduates by keeping
them connected to their University, their classmates and their
dreams.
A team-based approach to academic success
From one-on-one academic guidance to career development
assistance, students and alumni of AIU Online benefit from a
personalized commitment to their ultimate satisfaction, success
and achievement. From the minute you first contact the
university through the days long after graduation, you'll have
a dedicated team of professionals with your personal,
professional and academic goals in mind.
A Career Services department that can help you focus on your
future from day one
When you enroll through AIU Online, you'll have help achieving
your goals from your Career Services Advisor. From helping you
create a professional résumé and draft a winning
cover letter to conducting practice interviews and helping you
identify opportunities and contacts in your chosen field, these
professionals are dedicated to helping you stay focused on your
professional goals.
Our 24/7 Technical Support team
Online learning is an amazing experience, and it sometimes
requires an expert's knowledge in configuring software or
answering questions about the rich multimedia technology we use
to provide you with an immersive academic environment. AIU
Online Technical Support is available 24/7 to help you get
online, stay online and learn online.
An intuitive approach to education that can enable you to
acclimate fast to the wonders of online learning
Studying and learning at AIU Online can be an amazing
experience. If you are considering enrolling, you should know
that it's very easy to familiarize yourself with the Virtual
Campus, access your courses and interact with your instructors
and classmates.
Associate of Arts in Business Administration (AABA)
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AIU Online's Associate of Arts degree in Business Administration
is designed to help prepare students for career opportunities in
the real world. Course work has a concentration on career-focused
knowledge and skills in business, critical thinking and
communications. The curriculum also features an introduction to
the global business environment.
Concentrations offered include:
Criminal Justice Administration
AIU Online's Associate of Arts degree in Business
Administration with a concentration in Criminal Justice
Administration combines real-world business skills with
specific knowledge of the criminal justice field. Students are
taught to apply management techniques in criminal justice
organizations and security situations. They also learn to solve
administrative problems and articulate the functions of each
component of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, the
courts system and corrections.
Healthcare Administration
The AIU Online Associate of Arts degree in Business
Administration with a concentration in Healthcare
Administration combines real-world business skills with
specific knowledge of today's expanding field of healthcare
management. Students learn to identify key ethical, theoretical
and practical issues related to medical records. They learn how
to perform essential clerical and organizational tasks within a
healthcare office. Discussion of ethical, legislative and
regulatory issues relative to the day-to-day operations of a
medical or allied health office is also included in this
up-to-date, real-world curriculum.
Human Resources
The AIU Online Associate of Arts in Business Administration
degree program with a concentration in Human Resources is
designed to offer a practical base of knowledge for students
interested in pursuing their Bachelor of Business
Administration with a concentration in Human Resource
Management. This curriculum expands on the general business
skills of the AIU Online AABA by focusing on specific skills
needed for human resource administration.
Topics of study include recruitment, selection, team dynamics,
compensation, benefits and records management. Students will
learn the importance of applying principles of team building
and conflict resolution to solve problems. They will also gain
an understanding of the development of compensation and
incentive plans and the components of employee benefit
programs.
Information Systems
AIU Online's Associate of Arts degree in Business
Administration with a concentration in Information Systems was
designed to introduce students to the global business
environment while simultaneously providing them with a
foundational knowledge of the logic and structure of
information systems.
Medical Coding and Billing
AIU Online's Associate of Arts degree in Business
Administration with a concentration in medical coding and
billing combines a broad base of fundamental business courses
and general education requirements with career-relevant
coursework relating to the modern health care industry.
Successful graduates of this program will have acquired the
industry-current knowledge and skills to pursue a diverse range
of career opportunities, including medical records specialist,
patient services coordinator, health care technician, insurance
verification representative and many others.
Visual Communication
The AIU Online Associate of Arts in Business Administration
degree program with a concentration in Visual Communication is
designed to help prepare students interested in pursuing career
opportunities in graphic design. The curriculum combines the
business skills of AIU Online's AABA with specific skills
needed in the field of visual communication and also provides a
seamless transition into the AIU Online Bachelor of Fine Arts
(BFA) in Visual Communication degree completion program.
Students enrolling in this career-focused degree program will
learn to apply design principles and techniques to the creation
of visual solutions. Also covered is the usage of research
techniques and problem-solving skills in the creation of
projects and the application of business and financial skills
in the field of visual communication.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
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American InterContinental University has recognized the wealth of
prior learning that many students bring with them to the
undergraduate degree experience. AIU's mission supports a
coherent program of Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for the
modern adult learner in its Bachelor's degree completion
programs.
AIU recognizes that collegiate-level learning can take place
outside of the traditional college classroom. The university's
PLA program offers students the undergraduate degree completion
pathway to demonstrate mastery of collegiate-level knowledge and
skills to meet lower-level requirements through the evaluation of
college transfer credit, military training and occupational
specialty, standardized examinations, experiential learning and
professional training, or certifications in the Bachelor's degree
completion program.
AIU Online's Bachelor of Business Administration degree
completion program provides a solid foundation for any business
professional. The program was designed with working adults in
mind, giving them the springboard they need to further their
current careers or to provide them with the skill development
they need to start a new one. The program helps position students
to be good job prospects with great earning potential. It was
designed to provide a unique, market-relevant combination of a
comprehensive business education with real-world applications.
Concentrations offered include:
Accounting and Finance
Courses include Financial Accounting, Corporate Investment
Analysis and Advanced Topics in Accounting.
Healthcare Management
Courses include Healthcare Industry, Ethical and Legal Aspects
of Healthcare and Healthcare Management.
Human Resource Management
Courses include Human Resource Management, Human Resource
Administration and Organizational Change.
International Business
Courses include International Management, International
Marketing and International Financial Management.
Management
Courses include Business Management, Marketing Management
Concepts and Human Resource Management.
Marketing
Courses include Research and Buyer Behavior, Advanced Topics in
Marketing and Marketing Management Concepts.
Operations Management
Courses include Operations Management Principals, Supply Chain
Management and Purchasing, and Production Planning and Quality
Management
Organizational Psychology and Development
Courses include Social and Organizational Psychology, Personnel
Psychology, and Employee Training and Development.
Project Management
Courses include Project Management Principles, Managing
Projects Risks and Opportunities, and Project Cost and Time
Management.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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If you are seeking an online business degree, AIU Online can help
you with your education needs. Today's increasingly complex
business environments create opportunities for focused
professionals with the industry-current knowledge and skills to
establish and advance their careers. If you are seeking an online
business degree, rest assured that the AIU Online School of
Business offers a real-world approach to helping you define,
pursue and achieve your desired professional goals in many of
today's most in-demand areas of the business world.
Some of the courses offered in the MBA program include Economics
for the Global Manager, Global Financial Management, Business
Research for Decision-Making, Leadership & Ethics for
Managers, Strategic Management and A Managerial Approach to
Marketing.
Concentrations offered include:
Accounting and Finance
The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in
Accounting and Finance degree online lends itself to change and
allows us to prepare relevant, timely coursework for students
that will benefit them in the real world upon graduation. This
helps ensure that AIU graduates will be professionally
up-to-date upon earning a timely, industry-current MBA.
Finance
Financial analysts continue to be in demand in the business
world. These individuals play a key role in an organization's
economic performance by providing analysis and guidance
regarding investment decisions. They are responsible for
determining a company's value and projecting its future
earnings as well as assessing industry trends and developing
forecasts. They also must keep abreast of new regulations or
policies that may affect the industry, as well as monitor the
economy to determine its effect on earnings.
The MBA concentration in finance is designed for individuals
who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the role and
application of financial analysis in business. The program
culminates in a capstone experience from a business research
perspective.
Healthcare Management
AIU Online's MBA with a concentration in health care management
degree program allows you to study on your own schedule while
learning from established faculty in the healthcare field,
professionals who can serve as mentors and models for your own
success. Earn your MBA with a concentration in health care
management degree online in as little as 10 months.
Human Resource Management
Employment prospects are bright for those who obtain a Master
of Business Administration with a concentration in Human
Resource Management degree online. This MBA program will help
prepare graduates for career opportunities including: Director
of Human Resources. Attracting the most qualified employees and
matching them to the jobs for which they are best suited is
important for the success of any organization. Legal and
ethical principles regarding recruitment, selection and
planning processes are playing an increasingly significant role
in the HR departments of all industries.
International Business
If you are considering a Master of Business Administration with
a concentration in International Business degree online, rest
assured that students who successfully complete the MBA with a
concentration in international business will have acquired an
industry-current, career-focused education that can provide
them with the credentials they need to pursue such career
opportunities as: international business consulting, trade and
competitiveness specialization and international operations
management.
Management
Employment prospects are bright for those who have obtained an
MBA with a concentration in management degree online. The
program is constructed to help prepare students for jobs with
great earning potential. The curriculum lends itself to change
and allows professors to prepare relevant, timely coursework
for students that will benefit them in the real world upon
graduation, helping ensure that AIU graduates will be
professionally up-to-date upon earning their degrees.
AIU created the online MBA with a concentration in management
degree to help prepare students to develop the managerial
skills and professional competencies needed to compete in
increasingly globalized markets.
Marketing
The Master of Business Administration with a concentration in
Marketing degree online curriculum adapts to current trends to
provide students with relevant, timely coursework that will
benefit them in the real world upon graduation. The accelerated
program can be completed in as little as 10 months, giving
graduates help to advance their career opportunities quickly.
You need the latest technologies at your fingertips when
earning your Master of Business Administration with a
concentration in Marketing degree online. AIU Online's course
delivery system incorporates Flash technology and rich,
interactive multimedia.
Operations Management
Employment prospects are bright for those who have earned an
MBA with a concentration in operations management degree
online. Operations management professionals are among the
highest paid workers in the U.S., with the top 10 percent
maintaining the capacity to earn in excess of $145,000 per
year, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
If you are considering a Master of Business Administration with
a concentration in Operations Management degree online, rest
assured that the AIU Online MBA with a concentration in
operations management gives students the knowledge, skills and
experience-based education necessary to help accelerate their
career opportunities.
Organizational Psychology and Development
The focus of the organizational psychology and development
curriculum is to instruct students to appraise organizational
culture and discuss how it shapes business effectiveness.
Course content also covers the recognition of human motivation
factors and their uses in an organizational context as well as
the development of plans for process improvements and job
enrichment.
Project Management
If you are considering a Master of Business Administration with
a concentration in Project Management degree online, rest
assured that the AIU Online Online MBA Degree Course in project
management gives students the advanced knowledge, skills and
experience-based education necessary to help accelerate their
career opportunities. The degree program provides a unique,
market-relevant combination of a comprehensive business
education with real-world applications.
Master of Information Technology (MIT) in IT Project Management
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Information technology is one of the fastest growing industries
in the world today. It is essential in all industries, not just
high-tech. As the business world becomes increasingly dependent
on computers, the demand for IT professionals continues to grow
so rapidly that it far exceeds the number of university graduates
who have the necessary education and skills to fill the
positions.
The AIU Online School of Information Technology was created in
response to that need. Our dynamic, flexible curriculum is based
on market demand and is designed to keep pace with changing
technologies. The AIU Online Master of Information Technology
(MIT) degree program combines essential technology know-how with
business and management competencies to enhance student's skills
and ensure success in the job market.
Graduates of the MIT degree program with a concentration in IT
Project Management are qualified to pursue such positions as:
- Senior IT Project Manager
- IT Technical Analyst
- Lead Business Analyst IT
- IT Project Analyst
- Project Controller for IT Infrastructure Projects
- Consulting Data Architect
- Business Change Manager
- IT Project Manager
- IT Resource Allocation Manager
- Technology Planning Manager
