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At American InterContinental University, our educational approach is designed around the realities and challenges of today's busy lifestyles, and for over forty years, we have been helping students gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to pursue the next level of their professional development.
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©2010 American InterContinental University. All rights reserved. Marketing AIU is the results-focused University that accommodates you and your lifestyle with quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs that offer you:
Value - AIU Online's reasonable tuition includes all books and fees. Flexibility - Choose full-time or part-time studies and control how fast you earn your degree. AIU has accelerated undergraduate degree programs and Master's degrees that can be completed in as little as 12 months. Generous Transfer-In Policy* - At AIU, you can transfer-in up to 50% of our degree requirements from your approved, past college credits as well as your work and life experience.* Adaptability - AIU Online's award-winning** Virtual Campus gives you the freedom to tailor your education to your preferred style of learning. * Not all credits eligible to transfer. See the University's catalog regarding AIU Online's transfer credit policies. ** AIU's Virtual Campus was recognized as "Best of the Best" in the Education and Academia category of the 2009 Computerworld Honors Program. Why American Intercontinental University Top 10 Reasons to Attend AIU Online
Thousands of students count on AIU Online to build their professional credentials fast! 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.
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Associate's (AABA) - Business Administration
The Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration is designed as a unique blend of courses that prepares students to enter today's demanding business world.
The broad base of fundamental business courses and general education requirements can be completed quickly. The Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration is also designed as a transfer program for students who desire to pursue a degree at the baccalaureate level. The 100-credit AABA degree meets the lower level requirements of the Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology. The concentration in Business prepares students with an introduction to the global business environment. The concentration in Information Systems prepares students with an introduction to the logic and structure of information systems. Bachelor's (BBA) - Human Resources Management
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 U.S. Department of Labor has found that employers usually seek college graduates to fill entry-level HR positions. The field is expected to grow by as much as 20% by the year 2010. 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. Current HR professionals may also find this degree valuable in helping them to upgrade their skills and prepare for advancement. Bachelor's (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 AIU Online Management BBA 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 new ones. 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. Bachelor's (BSCJ) - Forensic Science
If you are seeking a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree completion program, AIU Online can help you with your education needs.
AIU Online's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) degree completion program prepares students to demonstrate knowledge and abilities in criminal justice and juvenile justice processes, criminology, law enforcement, law adjudication and corrections. The primary goal of this program is to prepare students to become qualified criminal justice professionals. The opportunity for public service through law enforcement work is attractive to many because the job is challenging and involves much personal responsibility. Furthermore, law enforcement officers in many agencies may retire with a pension after 25 or 30 years of service, allowing them to pursue a second career while still in their 40s or 50s. Forensic science personnel investigate crimes by collecting and analyzing physical evidence. Often, they specialize in areas such as DNA analysis or firearm examination, performing tests on weapons or on substances such as fiber, glass, hair, tissue, and body fluids to determine their significance to the investigation. Forensic science personnel also prepare reports to document their findings and the laboratory techniques used, and they may provide information and expert opinion to investigators. AIU Online's BSCJ degree completion program with a concentration in Forensic Science is designed to help meet the need for career-focused professionals with the knowledge and skills to pursue exciting opportunities in this growing area of the criminal justice industry. Career Opportunities AIU Online's BSCJ with a concentration in Forensic Science can help prepare students interested in developing and advancing such interesting, in-demand career opportunities as a:
Additional training or certification may be required for some positions. Learning from Experience The BSCJ with a concentration in Forensic Science features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the criminal justice industry. Learning from experienced instructors, you can absorb career-relevant knowledge that can immediately be applied in real-world professional situations. Instructors will cover material including:
Applying Your Knowledge in the Real World As you progress towards the successful completion of this Bachelor's degree completion program, you should be able to develop career-marketable skills, including how to:
Bachelor's (BBA) - Accounting and Finance
Financial accounting communicates economic information and serves as a vital tool for business decision-making. Today's increasingly complex business environments demand experienced professionals who have a thorough understanding of financial and accounting practices.
AIU Online offers accelerated, career-focused Bachelor's (BBA) and MBA degree programs for students interested in developing and advancing their careers as Financial Analysts, Comptrollers, Independent Accountants, Professional Investors and other top-tier financial professions. Bachelor's (BBA) - Marketing
The Bachelor's of Marketing is designed to be completed quickly. 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.
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Bachelor's (BBA) - Project Management
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Project Management
AIU Online's Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Project Management provides a comprehensive business education, combined with real-world applications, to prepare students for some of the most rewarding jobs in today's competitive workplace. This degree program combines a liberal arts foundation with core business courses for students interested in pursuing careers in such diverse areas as:
This accelerated program can be completed quickly. Bachelor's (BBA) - Operations Management
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Operations Management
The AIU Online BBA in Operations Management provides a comprehensive business education, combined with real-world applications, to prepare students for some of the most rewarding jobs in today's competitive workplace. This degree program combines a liberal arts foundation with core business courses for students interested in pursuing such careers as:
This accelerated program can be completed quickly. Bachelor's (BBA) - Healthcare Management
AIU Online's BBA in Healthcare Management is your prescription for success, whether you want to break into the healthcare industry or inject your current career with new vitality. Your AIU Online education will combine a solid foundation in business with coursework that specializes in healthcare management.
This program positions you to have an excellent career in the healthcare field with great earning potential. It was designed to provide a unique, market-relevant combination of a comprehensive business education with real-world, healthcare-focused applications. Classes include:
Bachelor's (BIT) - Computer Systems
IT will continue to be one of the most rapidly expanding sectors of the job market, based upon U.S. Department of Labor statistics. AIU Online's Bachelor of IT degree with a concentration in Computer Systems is designed to help students launch successful careers in this always exciting, ever-changing field.
This accelerated degree program can be completed quickly. The focus of the concentration in Computer Systems is to ensure students:
Bachelor's (BIT) - Network Administration
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.
Careers in Information Technology are expected to increase dramatically by the year 2010, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. In fact, Network Administrator is projected to be one of the top-10 in-demand occupations over this period. AIU Online's Bachelor's in Information Technology, with a concentration in Network Administration, is designed to help graduates take advantage of this employment trend. This accelerated degree program can be completed quickly. Bachelor's (BIT) - Programming
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.
Careers in Information Technology are expected to increase dramatically by the year 2010, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. In fact, 8 of the top 10 fastest-growing occupations include software engineering, desktop publishing, network administrators data communications, systems analysts and other top jobs in the Tech sector. What all of these interesting fields have in common is that they require qualified, industry-current Programmers to fill critical positions. AIU Online's Bachelor's in Information Technology, with a concentration in Programming, is designed to help graduates take advantage of this employment trend. This accelerated degree program can be completed quickly. MBA - Accounting and Finance
Financial accounting communicates economic information and serves as a vital tool for business decision-making. Today's increasingly complex business environments demand experienced professionals who have a thorough understanding of financial and accounting practices.
AIU Online offers accelerated, career-focused Bachelor's (BBA) and MBA degree programs for students interested in developing and advancing their careers as Financial Analysts, Comptrollers, Independent Accountants, Professional Investors and other top-tier financial professions. 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. The program is constructed to help prepare students for jobs with great earning potential. The curriculum lends itself to change and allows instructors to prepare relevant, timely coursework for students that will benefit them in the real world upon graduation, helping ensure that AIU Online graduates will be professionally up-to-date upon earning their degrees. MBA - Healthcare Management
AIU Online's Master's in Business Administration in Healthcare Management is the way to take your healthcare career to the next level. Having your MBA tells employers you have the skills to succeed at an executive level.
AIU Online's MBA in Healthcare Management was designed to provide a unique, market-relevant combination of a comprehensive business education with real-world, healthcare-focused deliverables. This program is designed to turn managers into executives: to arm them with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to reach high-level success. The 48-credit program prepares students for senior managerial positions in healthcare management. It combines the management and specialized training of an executive MBA program with specialized training in healthcare management.Take a look at some of the targeted courses:
MBA - Human Resources
AIU Online's Master's in Business Administration in Human Resources will help prepare graduates for senior positions as: Directors of Human Resources, Director of Industrial Relations, Compensation Managers and many others.
AIU Online developed an MBA in Human Resources 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. The AIU Online Human Resources 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. Concentration courses include:
MBA - Marketing
AIU Online's Master's in Business Administration in Marketing 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.
Concentration courses include: Research Methods in Marketing. A systematic approach to the structure, implementation and analysis of marketing research for purposes of decision making. This includes an emphasis on a customer's wants and needs as they pertain to developing promotional campaigns, new products and improving customer service efforts. International Marketing. A course structured on the background necessary to make marketing decisions at the international level, including examinations of forces exerted by institutions, culture, politics, law, and environment in respect to global marketing activities. *This accelerated, team-based Marketing MBA program can be completed in as little as 10 months. MBA - Project Management
The AIU Online MBA in Project Management gives students the advanced knowledge, skills and experience-based education necessary to accelerate their careers FAST. This accelerated, team-based MBA program can be completed in as little as 10 months.
The degree program provides a unique, market-relevant combination of a comprehensive business education with real-world applications. And the curriculum is one of the most sophisticated online MBA programs in the education industry. Unlike text-based lectures offered at many other institutions, our course delivery system incorporates Flash technology and rich, interactive multimedia. AIU Online's MBA in Project Management is designed to prepare graduates to qualify for and pursue upper-level executive positions in a broad range of professional fields, including:
MBA - Operations Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Operations Management
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. The AIU Online MBA in Operations Management gives students the knowledge, skills and experience-based education necessary to accelerate their careers in this highly competitive field. The degree program provides a unique, market-relevant combination of a comprehensive business education with real-world applications. Successful graduates of the AIU Online MBA in Operations Management program will be prepared to pursue executive careers such as:
Bachelor's (BBA) - Organizational Psychology and Development
AIU Online's Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program, with a concentration in Organizational Psychology, is designed to position students interested in pursuing careers such as Human Resource Representatives, Training and Development Coordinators, Customer Service Representatives and many other people-centric professions. Students will develop an understanding of human behavior and organizational dynamics that affect business success; then gain the skills to function effectively in group and organizational settings. This accelerated Bachelor's degree program can be completed quickly and offers a seamless transition into the AIU Online MBA in Organizational Psychology, for students interested in achieving an advanced degree.
MBA - Organizational Psychology & Development
The AIU Online MBA in Organizational Psychology is an accelerated degree program designed to provide students with the advanced knowledge, skills and experience-based education necessary to pursue careers as Corporate Communications Facilitators, Team-Building Facilitators, Professional Development Coordinators and many other business and management positions. In our efforts to quickly respond to the demands and trends shaped by an increasingly complex job market, AIU Online has identified a need for professionals with a keen understanding of how people in various types of organizations are motivated to work together in more effective ways. This fast-paced MBA program can be completed in as little as 10 months.
Associate's (AABA) - Criminal Justice Administration
The AIU Online Associate of Arts 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.
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:
AIU Online's accelerated AABA program can be completed quickly. This curriculum has been carefully designed to provide a seamless transition into AIU Online's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program. Associate's (AABA) - Healthcare Administration
The AIU Online Associate of Arts 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.
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: AIU Online's accelerated AABA program can be completed quickly. This curriculum has been carefully designed to provide a seamless transition into AIU Online's Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management degree program. Associate's (AABA) - 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's degree in Human Resource Management. This curriculum expands the 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. Upon completion of this degree program, graduates will be qualified to determine human resource needs, recruit candidates for positions and select candidates to fill positions. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers such as: Human Resources Representative, Benefits Administrator, Personal Records Supervisor, HR Coordinator and many other interesting positions. Associate's (AABA) - Visual Communication
The AIU Online Associate of Arts in Business Administration degree program, with a concentration in Visual Communication, is designed to prepare students interested in pursuing careers 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) degree in Visual Communication.
Students enrolling in this career-focused curriculum 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. At the completion of this degree program, successful students will have gained the knowledge necessary to pursue such careers as: Graphic Design Assistant, Advertising Specialist, Community Arts Development Associate, Gallery Assistant and many other creative, in-demand careers. Master's (M. Ed.) - Instructional Technology
The AIU Online Master of Education degree program is structured to address sweeping changes that have occurred in education over the past decade, including an emphasis on the importance of students' capacity to understand abstract concepts, solve problems, work as effective team members and develop critical thinking skills.
M.Ed. students pursuing the concentration in Instructional Technology will learn to integrate the use of various instructional media and technologies for learning, including classroom presentation tools, computer-based and network-based instructional systems. They will also gain an understanding of how to identify and take advantage of unique opportunities and challenges involved in the organization, development, and delivery of a distance learning program. Graduates will have acquired knowledge necessary to provide leadership in the application of new technologies in modern education. The concentration in Instructional Technology is designed to prepare educators to pursue such in-demand careers as: Curriculum Developer, Education Consultant, Online Course Developer, Training Technology Specialist and many other interesting positions. Master's (M. Ed.) - Curriculum and Instruction
The AIU Online Master of Education degree program provides a solid foundation for effective educational practice and career advancement for all levels of educational practitioners, including K-12, higher education and corporate learning. Students develop a solid foundation in learning theory, instructional design and application of educational research methods.
M.Ed. students pursuing the concentration in Curriculum and Instruction will learn to design and implement assessments of student performance, provide feedback to students to enhance learning and utilize appropriate techniques to motivate and engage learners. Also covered is the use of multiple instructional strategies to present content, in order to address differences in students' learning styles and abilities. Graduates will have acquired knowledge necessary to develop curricula to satisfy organizational, federal, state or other standards and objectives. The concentration in Curriculum and Instruction is designed to prepare educators to pursue such in-demand careers as: Curriculum Developer, Learning Consultant, Training and Development Advisor, Education Consultant, Course Designer and many other interesting positions. 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. Bachelor's (BBA) - International Business
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a concentration in International Business focuses on the challenges faced by business in a global, international marketplace. This career-focused curriculum challenges students to analyze how international trade and finance policies and relations affect business decisions. Students are taught to adapt market strategies for international markets and construct management practices and processes in an international environment. Students who successfully complete the BBA with a concentration in International Business will have acquired an industry-current knowledge that can help prepare them to pursue interesting careers such as: International Sales Representative, Global Distribution Manager, International Trade Manager and many other interesting, in-demand professions.
This accelerated BBA program can be completed quickly and provides a seamless transition into our Master of Business Administration with a concentration in International Business. MBA - International Business
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in International Business is designed to equip students with the specialized knowledge and industry insights that will help develop or help advance their business or management careers in an increasingly global marketplace. In this advanced degree program, students will be challenged to analyze the legal and regulatory environment in which international businesses function. Students are taught to develop strategic solutions to international business management problems and to provide leadership while building capacity in international businesses. Students who successfully complete the MBA with a concentration in International Business will have acquired industry-current, career-focused education that can help provide them with the credentials they need to pursue such careers as: International Business Consultant, Trade and Competitiveness Specialist, International Operations Manager and many others.
This accelerated MBA program can be completed in as little as 10 months. Master of Education (M. Ed.) - Educational Assessment and Evaluation
The AIU Online Master of Education degree program features a concentration in Educational Assessment and Evaluation. It is a career-focused curriculum featuring an emphasis on the importance of evaluation systems and their effective organizational deployment.
The program is designed for dedicated professionals wishing to build their credentials by learning to assess an organization's existing evaluation system, recognize and critique valid evaluation instruments, and manage an organization's evaluation system, including the development of certification programs. Students who successfully complete the M.Ed. in Educational Assessment and Evaluation will have acquired industry-current knowledge that focuses on preparing them to pursue such careers as: Assistant Principal (certification requirements vary by state and school district), Exam Developer, Instructional Designer, Social Services Manager, Training Officer and many others. Master's (M. Ed.) - Leadership in Educational Organizations
The AIU Online Master of Education degree program features a concentration in Leadership of Educational Organizations. It is a career-focused curriculum featuring an emphasis on the importance of institutional administration of educational programs.
The program is designed for dedicated professionals wishing to broaden their range of professional opportunities by acquiring strategic leadership skills necessary for pursuing positions responsible for education services and workplace learning and performance. Students who successfully complete the M.Ed. in Leadership of Educational Organizations will have acquired industry-current knowledge that focuses on preparing them to pursue such careers as: Assistant Principal (certification requirements vary by state and school district), Dean, Instructional Manager, Education Administrator and many others. 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. Associate's (AABA) - Information Systems
Information Technology is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world today. It is essential in all industries, not just high-tech companies. 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.
This accelerated, online Associate's degree program can be completed quickly, giving students not only technology training but the opportunity to quickly move into or advance in an Information Technology career. Since this online Associate's degree program meets the lower-level requirements (90 credits) of AIU Online's Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, students will be well prepared to make a smooth transition into the Bachelor's program. AIU Online's course delivery system incorporates Flash technology and rich, interactive multimedia to make this associate's degree one of the most sophisticated online degree programs in the online education industry. Among the rich multimedia courses students will be required to complete are:
Bachelor's (BFA) - Web Design
AIU Online's Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Visual Communication degree program offers a concentration in Web Design. The Visual Communication program is designed to educate and develop artistic and imaginative students for careers in the fields of commercial art and design. This program will help prepare students to become creative and technically skilled professionals with industry current knowledge and skills they need to pursue career opportunities in web design, digital art, Flash design and many others.
Topics covered by AIU Online's industry-experienced instructors will include basic and advanced techniques of web design, file formats for online delivery, digital graphics, animated web graphics and interactive software. Concentration courses include Advanced Digital Graphics, Multimedia, Multimedia for the Web and Advanced Web Design. Students who successfully complete this real-world degree program will have the applicable knowledge and skills to plan and create effective, cohesive design solutions using a variety of media. Using current software and technology, they will also be challenged to design interactive projects that demonstrate navigational and organizational methodologies. One of the objectives of the program is to help students refine existing pieces for inclusion into a professional portfolio. Bachelor's (BFA) - Digital Design
AIU Online's Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communication degree completion program with a concentration in Digital Design from the School of Visual Communication was created to educate and develop artistic and imaginative students for career opportunities in the fields of commercial art and design. This Bachelor of Fine Arts degree features a concentration in Digital Design, a real-world curriculum placing an emphasis on the development of the creative thinking process.
Bachelor's (BIT) - Computer Forensics
For those seeking an online BIT degree completion program with a concentration in Computer Forensics AIU Online can help you with your education needs.
This BIT degree completion program features a concentration in Computer Forensics that allows students to focus their education on this fascinating and rapidly changing field of study, which combines technical skills and knowledge with an interest in the detection and prevention of computer crime. Career Opportunities The online BIT degree completion program with a concentration in Computer Forensics can help prepare students interested in developing and advancing a career opportunity as a: • Computer Forensics Specialist* • Security Network Analyst* • IT Investigator* • Counterintelligence Analyst* * Completion of specialized IT Security training programs or courses (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CCSP) may be required for some of these positions. Challenging, Relevant Coursework The online BIT degree completion program with a concentration in Computer Forensics features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the field. Students who successfully complete the online BIT degree completion program with a concentration in Computer Forensics should be able to: • Use operating systems and networking knowledge. • Apply the principles of programming to develop applications and websites. • Program for database connectivity. • Define data modeling, data definition language, and data manipulation language. • Define concepts of computer systems, hardware, programming languages, and databases. • Research career opportunities in information technology. • Identify issues and practices in information technology management. • Collect electronic evidence without altering or damaging the original data. • Analyze the legal considerations for investigating and prosecuting computer crimes to develop a forensic process that is defensible in court. • Use information technology security tools and practices to plan for, detect, respond to, and recover from incidences that require network forensic activity. Bachelor's (BIT) - Internet Security
For those seeking a BIT degree completion program with a concentration in Internet Security, courses taken through AIU Online can help you with your education needs.
This BIT degree completion program features a concentration in Internet Security that allows students to focus their studies on an area that is gaining more and more attention from an increasingly security-conscious business community. Career Opportunities The Internet Security concentration courses offered in the BIT with a concentration in Internet Security degree completion program can help prepare students interested in developing and advancing a career opportunity as a/an: • Internet Security Administrator • Network Security Engineer • Application Security Architect • C&A Security Consultant • Risk Assessment Specialist Challenging, Relevant Coursework The Internet Security concentration courses required in the BIT degree completion program with a concentration in Internet Security feature industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the field. Students are able to learn about the types of information technology security used in business today as well as the practices that should be in place in any organization to ensure security. The program also addresses issues of physical and operations security. Students who successfully complete the Internet Security concentration courses and the BIT with a concentration in Internet Security degree completion program should be able to: • Use operating systems and networking knowledge. • Apply the principles of programming to develop applications and websites. • Program for database connectivity. • Define data modeling, data definition language, and data manipulation language. • Define concepts of computer systems, hardware, programming languages, and databases. • Research career opportunities in information technology. • Identify issues and practices in information technology management. • Describe information technology security issues, tools, and practices implemented in today's businesses. • Analyze Internet security issues within the business environment, including the impact of ethics, behavior, and human resources policies and procedures on the security of organizational computer systems. • Examine, define, and develop policies to maintain security and manage Internet security risks in a business environment. Master's (MIT) - Project Management
As the business world becomes increasingly dependent on computers and the complex technology upon which they operate, the demand for career-focused IT professionals continues to grow so rapidly that it exceeds the number of university graduates who have the necessary education and skills to fill available positions. Specifically, increasing numbers of experienced, knowledgeable IT professionals are needed to lead and direct computer-related employees of companies and organizations in almost every industry.
AIU Online's Master of Information Technology (MIT) degree program offers a concentration in IT Project Management to help meet the demand for ambitious project managers with the real-world credentials to assume roles of leadership in today's marketplace. The concentration in IT Project Management combines essential technology know-how with business and management competencies to enhance students' skills and prepare them to pursue a broad spectrum of exciting career opportunities in today's vibrant IT management job market. Learning from Experience The MIT with a concentration in IT Project Management features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the field. Learning from experienced instructors, you can absorb applicable, relevant knowledge that can immediately be applied to the leadership and direction of computer-related employees of companies and organizations in almost every industry. Applying your Knowledge in the Real World As you progress towards the successful completion of this degree program, you should be able to develop career-marketable skills, including how to: • Evaluate the development of enterprise information systems and the management of projects and development teams. • Develop a network design and implementation plan. • Explain networking models and protocols. • Create and manage databases. • Use object-oriented programming concepts to create applications. • Explain the software development lifecycle. • Research and select new technologies for use in information systems. • Identify and analyze current trends, opportunities, and challenges in information management. Master's (MIT) - Internet Security
If you are seeking an online Master's degree with a concentration in Internet Security, AIU Online can help you with your education needs.
The AIU Online Master of Information Technology degree 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 as little as 10 months. The online Master of Information Technology degree with a concentration in Internet Security is a team-based program and 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 market. The flexible curriculum is based on market demand and is designed to keep pace with changing technologies. In addition, the Master 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 opportunities that you may pursue. The curriculum of the online Master of Information Technology degree with a concentration in Internet Security utilizes 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. Associate's (AABA) - Medical Coding and Billing
If you are seeking an AABA with a concentration in Medical Coding and Billing degree online, AIU Online can help you with your education needs.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of medical records and health information technicians is expected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through 2014 because of rapid growth in the number of medical tests, treatments, and procedures that will be increasingly scrutinized by health insurance companies, regulators, courts and consumers. Also, technicians will be needed to enter patient information into computer databases to comply with Federal legislation mandating the use of electronic patient records. Technicians with a strong background in medical coding will be in particularly high demand.* AIU Online's Associate of Arts in Business Administration (AABA) degree program offers a concentration in Medical Coding and Billing to help meet the demand for industry-current professionals with the knowledge and skills to pursue exciting career opportunities in the growing healthcare industry. In addition to the broad base of fundamental business courses and general education requirements designed to foster critical thinking and communication skills, this concentration includes the study of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, legal aspects of health information, coding and abstraction of data, statistics, database management, quality improvement methods and computer science. Career Opportunities AIU Online's AABA with a concentration in Medical Coding and Billing can help prepare students interested in developing and advancing such interesting, in-demand careers as:
Learning from Experience The AABA degree program with a concentration in Medical Coding and Billing features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the field. Learning from experienced instructors, you can absorb knowledge that can immediately be applied in real-world professional situations. Instructors will cover material including:
Applying Your Knowledge in the Real World As you progress towards the successful completion of this degree program, you should be able to develop career-marketable skills, including how to:
*Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos103.htm). MBA - Finance
If you are seeking an online Master's (MBA) degree with a concentration in Finance, AIU Online can help you with your education needs.
Financial analysts continue to be in demand throughout the business world. These skilled professionals play a key role in an organization's economic performance by providing analysis and guidance regarding investment decisions. Financial analysts are responsible for determining a company's value and projecting its future earnings as well as assessing industry trends and developing forecasts. They also monitor the economy to determine its effect on earnings and must keep abreast of new regulations or policies that may affect the industry. AIU Online's Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program offers a concentration in Finance to help meet the demand for industry-current professionals with the knowledge and skills to pursue exciting career opportunities in the growing finance industry. In addition to the broad base of fundamental business courses and general education requirements designed to foster critical thinking and communication skills, the MBA with a concentration in Finance focuses on preparing students to apply quantitative reasoning and analysis to business and management problems using knowledge of mathematics, statistics, finance and economics. This accelerated MBA degree program can be completed as little as 10 months. Career Opportunities AIU Online's MBA with a concentration in Finance can help prepare students interested in developing and advancing such interesting, in-demand careers as:
Learning from Experience The MBA in Finance features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the finance industry. Learning from experienced instructors, you can absorb career-relevant knowledge that can immediately be applied in real-world professional situations. Instructors will cover material including:
Applying Your Knowledge in the Real World As you progress towards the successful completion of this degree program, you should be able to develop career-marketable skills, including how to:
Bachelor's (BSCJ) - Law Enforcement
If you are seeking a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree completion program, AIU Online can help you with your education needs.
AIU Online's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) degree completion program prepares students to demonstrate knowledge and abilities in criminal justice and juvenile justice processes, criminology, law enforcement, law adjudication and corrections. The primary goal of this program is to prepare students to become qualified criminal justice professionals. The opportunity for public service through law enforcement work is attractive to many because the job is challenging and involves much personal responsibility. Furthermore, law enforcement officers in many agencies may retire with a pension after 25 or 30 years of service, allowing them to pursue a second career while still in their 40s or 50s. A more security-conscious society and concern about drug-related crimes should contribute to the increasing demand for police services. Applicants with college training in police science, military police experience, or both should have the best opportunities. AIU Online's BSCJ degree completion program with a concentration in Law Enforcement is designed to help meet the need for career-focused professionals with the knowledge and skills to pursue exciting opportunities in this growing area of the criminal justice industry. Career Opportunities AIU Online's BSCJ with a concentration in Law Enforcement can help prepare students interested in developing and advancing such interesting, in-demand career opportunities as:
Additional training or certification may be required for some positions. Learning from Experience The BSCJ with a concentration in Law Enforcement features industry-relevant coursework taught by faculty members with real-world experience in the criminal justice industry. Learning from experienced instructors, you can absorb career-relevant knowledge that can immediately be applied in real-world professional situations. Instructors will cover material including:
Applying Your Knowledge in the Real World As you progress towards the successful completion of this Bachelor's degree completion program, you should be able to develop career-marketable skills, including how to:
Bachelor's (BSCJ) - Special Populations
If you are seeking an Online Bachelor of Science in criminal justice degree completion program, the School of Criminal Justice can help with your education needs.
Employment prospects are bright for those seeking an online Bachelor of Science in criminal justice degree completion program. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts 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, and the growing emphasis on homeland security has created an unprecedented demand for criminal justice and security professionals. The online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree completion program can provide students with a solid foundation in some of the most interesting aspects of the industry, from law enforcement to corrections. Building on this foundation, the concentration in Special Populations focuses on the philosophies and processes of the juvenile justice system; the impact of diversity on the criminal justice system as a whole; and the policies and enforcement of drug-related crimes. Best of all, courses are taught by experienced instructors who bring expertise and knowledge of the criminal justice field to every class they teach. This accelerated, online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree completion program can help students prepare for such vital, in-demand career opportunities as FBI Officers, Correction Officers, Security Analysts, U.S. Customs Agents, Directors of Airport Security and others. You need the latest technologies at your fingertips when earning your online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree. Students will be engaged in courses that incorporate rich, interactive multimedia technology through AIU Online's student-friendly Virtual Campus. MBA - Accounting & Finance Part Time Option
An Accounting MBA is a Master in Business Administration with a focus on the accounting side, which is the ideal qualification for anyone wishing to enter or progress in business accounts administration. This is a qualification that will prove invaluable to those entering or already in this position, as the skills and knowledge acquired through this course will enable you to look forward to a successful and lucrative career in business accounting administration.
MBA - Healthcare Management Part Time Option
Careful project management is vital to many businesses today, and this is an area in which professionals need to be organized, have an eye for detail, and have the confidence and skill to manage a project from start to finish in an efficient manner. Businesses have to deal with both small and large projects, and those working in the project management field must be able to apply their skills and rise to the challenge of managing a project whatever its size. With a Project Management MBA you can acquire the skills, knowledge, and confidence required to successfully manage projects of all sizes in a business environment.
MBA - Human Resources Part Time Option
If you are seeking an online Master's (MBA) degree with a concentration in Human Resource Management, AIU Online can help you with your education needs.
Most companies can benefit from an employee who has earned a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management degree online. 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. MBA - Management Part Time Option
A Management MBA is an MBA course with a specialization in managerial skills and qualities. Going into a business environment in a senior position can be daunting these days because competition is so fierce and the business environment has become a cutting edge one. Those entering into this area, and those wishing to break into business management, need to ensure that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in this particular field and at a higher level. A Management MBA is the ideal way to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for a rewarding and exciting career in business management.
MBA - Marketing Part Time Option
An exciting career in marketing could be closer than you think! Today's complicated business models demand qualified marketing professionals in the management, planning, implementation, and evaluation of marketing and advertising functions
MBA - Operations Management Part Time Option
Operations Managers plan, direct or coordinate all facets of an organization's business. Their diverse responsibilities may include the formulating of policies, management of daily operations or planning the appropriate use of materials and human resources. Qualities critical for success in top positions include leadership, self-confidence, motivation, decisiveness, flexibility, sound business judgment and determination.
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. This curriculum is designed to prepare students to pursue executive positions in a field that is expected to grow by as much as 18 percent by 2012.
MBA - Organizational Psychology & Development Part Time Option
The AIU Online MBA in Organizational Psychology and Development is an accelerated degree program designed to provide students with the advanced knowledge, skills and experience-based education necessary to pursue careers as Corporate Communications Facilitators, Team-Building Facilitators, Professional Development Coordinators and many other business and management positions. In our efforts to quickly respond to the demands and trends shaped by an increasingly complex job market, AIU Online has identified a need for professionals with a keen understanding of how people in various types of organizations are motivated to work together in more effective ways.
MBA - Project Management Part Time Option
Project Managers play a central role in an organization's capacity to devise, schedule, implement, manage and deliver key initiatives. A skilled and qualified Project Manager possessing analytical, interpersonal and leadership skills may self-direct a successful career in any number of growing industries, including, but not limited to, construction, engineering, computer and information technology, marketing, manufacturing and finance.
MBA - International Business Part Time Option
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in International Business is designed to equip students with the specialized knowledge and industry insights that will help develop or help advance their business or management careers in an increasingly global marketplace. In this advanced degree program, students will be challenged to analyze the legal and regulatory environment in which international businesses function. Students are taught to develop strategic solutions to international business management problems and to provide leadership while building capacity in international businesses. Students who successfully complete the MBA with a concentration in International Business will have acquired industry-current, career-focused education that can help provide them with the credentials they need to pursue such careers as: International Business Consultant, Trade and Competitiveness Specialist, International Operations Manager and many others.
MBA - Finance Part Time Option
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.
Master's (MIT) - Information Technology
One of the most exciting new degrees out there today is the MBA in information technology. As an expert in information technology, you will enter your managerial career with the technological edge required for a business world held together by software and data management specialists. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that jobs in computer and information systems will grow faster than any other field over the next decade.
Bachelor's (BIT) - Information Technology
If you are seeking a BIT with a concentration in Computer Forensics completion degree online, AIU Online can help you with your education needs.
This BIT degree completion program features a concentration in Computer Forensics that allows students to focus their education on this fascinating and rapidly changing field of study, which combines technical skills and knowledge with an interest in the detection and prevention of computer crime. |
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