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Explore AIU Online's history, mission, accreditation, online learning model and online degree programs. Youreg'll get a good idea of what this online university has to offer prospective students. Whether you're looking to attend college for the first time, looking to enhance your career or start an entirely new one, AIU Online has an online degree program for you.

History and Mission

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; Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Houston, Texas; London, England; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Our mission is to provide busy professionals with an opportunity to continue their educations and advance their careers without disrupting their current lifestyles and schedules. We are dedicated to accomplishing this goal by making a world-class online education available and affordable to anyone with a passion for learning or a motivation to make their career aspirations come true.

AIU Online students have the freedom to study online, any time to achieve their Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degrees in an ever-expanding range of curricula. With our Fourth Dimension Learning, rich multimedia course delivery and world-class faculty, we have become one of the fastest growing universities in North America.
Associate's Degrees
Business Administration
Bachelor's Degrees
Criminal Justice (BS)
Healthcare Management (BBA)
Human Resources (BBA)
Information Technology
Management (BBA)
Marketing (BBA)
Visual Communications (BFA)
Master's Degrees
Education
Healthcare Management
Human Resources
Information Technology
Management
Marketing
Campus Programs
American InterContinental University



Associate's of Business Administration                                                       Top

AIU Online's Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration is designed to prepare students for careers in the real world. Coursework 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.

This AABA can be completed in just 13 months so that students can quickly advance to the bachelor's program. The 90-credit AABA degree meets the lower level requirements of the Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in Enterprise Management.

AIU Online's course delivery system incorporates Flash technology and rich, interactive multimedia to make this program one of the most sophisticated online degree programs in the online education industry. Among the rich multimedia online business administration classes students will be required to complete are: English Composition, Business Presentations, Introduction to Accounting, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Business Management/Leadership, Fundamentals of Marketing. Request More Information


Bachelor's of Business Administration

AIU Online's Bachelor's in Business Administration, which can be completed in 13 months*, 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 Bachelor's in Business Administration program includes four of the most sought after concentrations that students can choose from if they want to tailor their business degree to a specific career interest. Business concentrations include Management, Marketing, Healthcare Management and Human Resource Management.

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.

The Bachelor's in Business Administration provides a solid foundation for any business professional. It combines a liberal arts foundation with core business courses for students interested in business or management careers or preparation for advanced study.


BBA Management

Today's fast-paced, ever-changing business environments require the most successful professionals to have a firm grasp of the up-to-date models, strategies and theories driving modern economies. AIU Online developed this degree program with a focus on helping students develop skills in business, critical thinking and communications.

The program helps position students to be excellent job prospects with great earning potential and provides a unique, market-relevant combination of a comprehensive business education with real-world applications.

The Bachelor's in Business Administration helps provide a solid foundation for any business professional. The curriculum provides an in-depth study in business, management and marketing and gives students a strong foundation for continued studies, should they wish to advance their business education in the future. Request More Information

BBA Marketing

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects careers in marketing to remain plentiful in the future, and the professionals who qualify for the best positions will be those with a thorough understanding of current marketing trends and the effects an ever-changing economy has on them.

The AIU Online Bachelor's in Marketing curriculum is designed to provide students with the real-world education and experience necessary for a professional career in the fast-paced, ever-changing marketing industry, including careers in corporate marketing, advertising agencies, PR firms, sales departments and more.

The program helps position students to be excellent job prospects with great earning potential and provides a unique, market-relevant combination of a comprehensive business education with real-world applications. The program combines a core education in business with liberal arts studies, and then focuses on topics specific to business marketing in a corporate environment. The solid background in marketing concepts and business strategies is also an outstanding foundation for those wishing to continue their educations beyond a bachelor's degree by advancing into the AIU Online Marketing MBA program. Request More Information

BBA Healthcare Management                                                                         Top

The aging of our population and the continuing advancements being made in healthcare technology are creating one of the fastest growing job markets in North America. The U.S. Department of Labor has predicted there will be over 2,800,000 new healthcare jobs by 2008

.To help meet the demand for qualified professionals in this rapidly expanding job sector, AIU Online specifically designed a degree program that provides a real-world healthcare management education and helps position graduates to qualify for rewarding healthcare careers in: hospitals, medical practice organizations, long-term care facilities, community health providers, health insurance companies, consulting firms, managed care organizations, pharmaceutical companies and many other types of organizations which support the healthcare industry.

The AIU Online BBA, with a concentration in Healthcare Management, provides an outstanding foundation for the business professional by combining a core education in business with liberal arts studies; then focusing on critical topics in Healthcare Management. Current healthcare managers, nurses and support staff will also find it helpful in advancing their current careers in the healthcare field. Request More Information

BBA Human Resources                                                                                  Top

The demand for HR specialists and managers continues to grow. Professional management of human resources is no longer a matter of choice but a necessity for an organization to be successful in today's highly competitive marketplace.

The program helps position students to be excellent job prospects with great earning potential and provides a unique, market-relevant combination of a comprehensive business education with real-world applications.

AIU Online developed a Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Human Resource Management to provide a broad understanding of the role of HR and its relationship to employee productivity. This program is designed to help prepare students for such diverse and interesting careers as: Corporate Recruiters, Training Specialists, Labor Relations Managers, Employee Benefits Managers and many others.

The AIU Online BBA, with a concentration in Human Resource Management, provides an outstanding foundation for the business professional by combining a core education in business with liberal arts studies; then focusing on critical topics in HR Management. Request More Information


Master's of Business Administration                                                              Top

AIU Online's accelerated MBA program will ensure you are professionally up-to-date and prepared to meet the challenge of today's increasingly complicated business environments. Your online education from AIU Online will give you the knowledge and understanding of the economic climate in the modern workplace. AIU Online's MBA program can be completed in just 10 months.

MBA Management

Today's increasingly complicated business environments demand existing and future professional leaders to have a comprehensive knowledge of the economic climate in the modern workforce.

AIU Online created this degree to help prepare students to develop the managerial skills and professional competencies needed to compete in increasingly globalized markets.

The Management MBA program educates students with a unique, market-relevant combination of comprehensive business studies and real-world applications. The curriculum is designed to give students the advanced knowledge, skills, and practical, experience-based education necessary to accelerate their careers in senior positions in business or management. Request More Information

MBA Marketing                                                                                              Top

In today's market-based economies, how well a product or service is marketed can usually be correlated to its ultimate success. That's why marketing departments of corporations as well as the agencies that help them promote their products and services are demanding top positions be filled by qualified marketing professionals who have a comprehensive, modern understanding of the marketing mix and how best to use those resources in today's business environment.

AIU Online's Marketing MBA puts graduates on the fast track to advancing their executive careers in marketing. It features a dynamic, flexible curriculum that has been structured to adapt and keep current with emerging and changing marketing trends.

Courses are designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and experience-based education necessary to seek managerial positions in marketing, marketing management, research and strategic planning. The degree combines the management background of an executive MBA with specialized training in marketing. Request More Information

MBA Healthcare Management                                                                       Top

Healthcare Management is one of the fastest growing occupational fields in the United States and offers many opportunities for healthcare professionals to advance fast-moving careers.

To help meet the demand for qualified professionals in this rapidly expanding job sector, AIU Online specifically designed an MBA program that helps prepare graduates for senior managerial positions in: hospitals, medical practice organizations, long-term care facilities, community health providers, health insurance companies, consulting firms, managed care organizations, pharmaceutical companies and many other types of organizations which support the healthcare industry.

The AIU Online Marketing MBA curriculum combines the management and specialized training of an executive MBA program with specialized training in Healthcare Management. Courses are taught by experts in the healthcare field, bringing situation-specific expertise and invaluable perspectives to every class. Request More Information

MBA Human Resources                                                                                 Top

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 placement processes are playing an increasingly significant role in the HR departments of all industries.

AIU Online developed an MBA in Human Resource Management to help prepare students for managerial positions in HR. Emphasis is placed on providing an education which reflects modern employment issues, current trends and policies that affect personnel decisions in the modern corporate environment.

This MBA program will help prepare graduates for senior positions as: Directors of Human Resources, Director of Industrial Relations, Compensation Managers and many others.

The AIU Online Human Resource Management MBA curriculum combines the management and specialized training of an executive MBA program with specialized training in HR Management. Courses are taught by experts in the HR field, bringing situation-specific expertise and invaluable perspectives to every class. Request More Information

Bachelor's of Criminal Justice                                                                      Top

The world has changed since September 2001. Not only has the U.S. Department of Labor predicted that by 2010 there will be more than a 29% increase in the demand for FBI Officers, Police Officers, Private Detectives, U.S. Customs Agents and many others, but the growing emphasis on homeland security has created an unprecedented demand for criminal justice and security professionals.

The AIU Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program is specifically targeted towards current law enforcement professional looking to climb the ranks or students considering a career change to the rapidly expanding field of Criminal Justice.

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice can provide students with a superb foundation in some of the most interesting aspects of the industry including criminology and the causes of crime, and typologies and victims. Best of all, courses are taught by experts in the Criminal Justice field who bring their significant knowledge and expertise to each course.

This accelerated program can be completed in just 13 months* and can help students prepare for such vital, in-demand careers as FBI Officers, Correction Officers, Security Analysts, U.S. Customs Agents, Directors of Airport Security and others.

Students in the Criminal Justice degree program will be engaged in courses that incorporate rich, interactive multimedia technology through AIU Online's superior, student-friendly Virtual Campus. Request More Information

Bachelor's of Information Technology                                                         Top

AIU Online's Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology provides students with the development of appropriate business and programming skills, the use of networks, education in data administration and the completion of IT projects. This online degree program would definitely be the next logical step for students who have completed AIU Online's Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems.

The accelerated online degree program in Information Technology can be completed in just 13 months* putting students on the fast track to advancing or starting their careers in IT. Entrance into this program requires completion of an Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, or an Associate of Applied Science degree or equivalency.

As with other AIU Online degree programs, the Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology integrates AIU Online's course delivery system, which incorporates Flash technology and rich, interactive multimedia. This delivery system is much different from the text-based lectures offered at other institutions. Request More Information

Master's of Information Technology                                                             Top

AIU Online Master's Degree in Information Technology with a concentration in Internet Security was designed for career-minded students with the desire to quickly reach the peaks of their professions. This accelerated online degree program can be completed in just 10 months.

This team-based program is one of the few in North America solely dedicated to providing graduates with the up-to-date Information Technology and skills required in today's competitive job market. The flexible curriculum is based on market demand and is designed to keep pace with changing technologies.

In addition, the Master's of Information Technology program combines the technology and Internet security portions of the coursework with key information management courses to ensure success in the job market.

This curriculum integrates AIU Online's course delivery system which incorporates Flash technology and rich, interactive multimedia. They are adapted to reflect the most current trends; ensuring graduates will be at the forefront of collaborative learning skills, computer knowledge and professional development principles. Request More Information

Bachelor's of Fine Art in Visual Communications                                         Top

The Visual Communication online degree program is designed to educate and develop artistic and imaginative students for careers in the fields of commercial art and design. Emphasis is placed on the development of the thinking process and the ability to conceive creative solutions for specified design problems. Students will learn the principles, practical applications and methodologies used in completing competent and creative graphic solutions.

The accelerated Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Visual Communication online degree program can be completed in just 13 months*. All required graphics software is included in the cost of course materials, providing students with training in the latest design software necessary to pursue a chosen career upon completion of the degree program.

Entry into the Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Digital Design requires students to have completed an Associate's of Science, Associate's of Arts or an Associate's of Applied Science degree. A student who has met the equivalency requirements will have completed a minimum of 48 credits in General Education and 42 credits of electives. Applicants not meeting these requirements may have their transferred college credits evaluated by the Student Affairs Department. Request More Information

Master's of Education                                                                                  Top

Tomorrow's successful educators will be those with the greatest command of all the technological tools and methodologies available to them, and our Master's in Education degree has been set up to help them achieve that.

By participating in online learning through the use of technical education tools and the latest available technology, AIU Online students can gain invaluable insights into how they can incorporate technology into their own teaching practices. Students enrolling in the Master's of Education online degree program will get a glimpse of what education will look like to future generations of students; from classrooms to corporate environments to military training facilities and beyond.

The accelerated online degree program can be completed in just 10 months, allowing AIU Online Master's in Education graduates to advance their careers fast and get a head start on their futures as mentors, motivators and cutting-edge educators. Request More Information

* The 13-month bachelor's degree is a 2+2 program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an associate degree or the equivalent.

Accreditation

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.