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AIU Online

Overview of American Intercontinental University Online (AIU Online)

AIU Online is the web-based branch of American Intercontinental University, an international, multi-campus career-oriented school. The online school’s offices are located in Illinois, but the school is accessible virtually everywhere that a quality web connection can be obtained. Online study allows students significant schedule flexibility in pursuing their degrees.

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, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees. This umbrella accreditation includes all approved branch campuses of the University, including AIU Online originating in Illinois

While American Intercontinental University was started in 1970, AIU Online was launched much more recently in 2001.

Points of Distinction

  • 100% online curriculum
  • Wide range of degree programs
  • Accredited to provide degrees

Areas of Study

A student at AIU Online can graduate with an associate’s, bachelor’s or a master’s degrees, depending on the particular program being pursued. Programs at the school are career-focused providing students with skills they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

AIU Online is partitioned into several different schools: Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Healthcare Management, Information Technology, Marketing and Visual Communications. See below for a list of specific programs within each of these schools.

AIU Online Admissions

The school operates a rolling admissions process – there are no particular application deadlines. To be accepted to the school, students must have evidence of successfully completing high school or a GED. An interview with the school is required and students whose primary language is not English must also provide evidence of English language proficiency (typically an adequate score on the TOEFL is presented).

The school participates in a number of financial aid programs designed to help students with the financial responsibilities of attending.

AIU Online Faculty Quality

AIU Online taps real-world professionals selected to pass on their applicable experience to their students.

Student Body

Due to the web-based nature of the school, AIU Online attracts students from a wide range of cultures and geographic areas of the U.S. and the world.

Student Life

Although the school operates a virtual campus, students do have the opportunity to interact with each other online. Also, there is an AIU Alumni Association that allows graduates of the school to stay connected after graduation.

Programs of Study

(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Business And Management

  • Associate's (AABA) - Human Resources
  • Associate's of Business Administration
  • Bachelor's of Business Administration - Accounting & Finance
  • Bachelor's of Business Administration - Management
  • Bachelor's of Business Administration - Operations Management
  • Bachelor's of Business Administration - Organizational Psychology and Development
  • Bachelor's of Business Administration in Healthcare Management
  • MBA - Accounting and Finance
  • MBA - Finance
  • MBA - Human Resource Management
  • MBA - Marketing
  • MBA - Operations Management
  • MBA - Organizational Psychology and Development

Computer Science And Engineering

  • Associate's (AABA) - Information Systems
  • Associate's (AABA) - Visual Communication
  • Bachelor's (BFA) - Digital Design
  • Bachelor's (BIT) - Computer Forensics
  • Bachelor's (BIT) - Computer Systems
  • Bachelor's (BIT) - Internet Security
  • Bachelor's (BIT) - Network Administration
  • Bachelor's (BIT) - Programming
  • MBA - Project Management
  • Master's (MIT) - Internet Security

Design

  • Associate's (AABA) - Visual Communication
  • Bachelor's (BFA) - Digital Design
  • Bachelor's (BFA) - Web Design

Education And Teaching

  • Master's (M. Ed.) in Educational Assessment and Evaluation

Media

  • Associate's (AABA) - Visual Communication
  • Bachelor's (BFA) - Digital Design

Medical Administration

  • Associate's (AABA) - Healthcare Administration
  • Bachelor's of Business Administration in Healthcare Management

Medical Support And Technology

  • Associate's (AABA) - Medical Coding and Billing

Security And Law Enforcement

  • Associate's (AABA) - Criminal Justice Administration
  • Bachelor's of Science in Criminal Justice - Forensic Science
  • Bachelor's of Science in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement

AIU Online Degrees or Coursework

(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

  • Associate
  • Bachelor
  • Master

AIU Online Campus Locations

Online

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