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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.
American Intercontinental University is accredited by the regional authority, The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. This umbrella accreditation includes AIU Online.
While American Intercontinental University was started in 1970, AIU Online was launched much more recently in 2001.
Points of Distinction
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.
(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)
Accounting
Administration
Communication
Computer Networking
Criminal Justice
Fashion Design
Finance
Graphic Design
Information Technology
Management and Administration
Marketing
Medical and Dental Administration
Multimedia and Web Design
Photography and photo journalism
Teaching
Visual Arts
(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)
Degrees or Coursework
Online
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