American InterContinental University
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BBA - Accounting
The AIU ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) accredited Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting gives students the opportunity to learn accounting methods for planning and controlling operations through budgets, responsibility centers and cost management. It is designed to provide a solid background in business fundamentals, followed by an in-depth study and real-world focus on application of accounting forces practices and concepts as they relate to numerous accounting challenges graduates may encounter in today’s dynamic business environments. The industry-focused curriculum means that more than half of your classes are in your major and specialization.
BBA - Entrepreneurship
Successful completion of AIU’s ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) accredited Bachelor’s in Business Administration program can provide students with a real-world focus and a solid background in business fundamentals and the challenges of managing organizations. Topics covered include negotiation strategies, managerial motivation, ethics and compliance, and procurement. This streamlined, industry-focused degree program means that more than half of your classes are in your field of interest and major.
BBA - Finance
The increasingly complex field of finance opens doors to a variety of opportunities for study in the world of finance. AIU’s ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) accredited Bachelor of Business Administration with a finance specialization is a degree where students can learn the many facets to the field of finance including asset and debt management, global finance, financial analysis, portfolio management investment, budgeting and policy and strategy. The industry-focused curriculum allows in-depth study, with more than half of your coursework in your major and specialization.
BBA - Generalist
Get a degree that means business. Whether you want help building skills that you could apply in your current job or not quite sure what area of business to pursue, AIU’s ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) accredited Bachelor of Business Administration program with a generalist specialization can provide students with basic knowledge and skills in leadership management, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, organizational change and more. The curriculum provides for real-world learning where more than half of your classes are in your field of interest.
BBA - Human Resource Management
AIU’s ABCSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) accredited Bachelor of Business Administration with the specialization in human resource management is a real-world based curriculum designed for busy, working professionals. In this program students have the opportunity for in-depth study exploring topics related to human resources, including building a personnel selection process, employee performance management, labor relations and ethical and legal conflicts. The industry-focused specialization means more than half of your courses are in your major and field of interest.
BBA - International Business
The world is changing…..how do you keep up? In AIU’s ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) accredited Bachelor of Business Administration degree program with a real-world focus in international business, students are challenged to analyze how international policies in trade, finance and marketing affect global business strategies and decisions. Students also have the opportunity to learn how to recognize and adapt market strategies in the changing global market, and how to develop management practices and processes in an international environment. This industry-focused specialization allows in-depth study, with more than half of your coursework in your major and specialization.
BBA - Marketing
Marketing professionals play a key role in helping businesses maintain a competitive advantage in the world marketplace. AIU’s ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) accredited Bachelor of Business Administration degree program with a specialization in marketing is the next serious step for students who aspire to understand how management techniques can be applied to business practices for the success of the organization. In this industry-focused curriculum, students focus on marketing strategy and the development of a marketing mix with more than half of the coursework in your major and specialization.
BBA - Operations Management
Operations management in organizations involves the design and management of products, processes and services to create the highest level of efficiency within an organization. The success of a business requires serious examination of an organization’s management teams to deliver on these goals. AIU’s ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) accredited Bachelor of Business Administration degree program with a specialization in operations management gives students the opportunity to learn the tactical and strategic concepts involved to deliver the goods and services a client wants. Students focus on production planning, project management, plant management, and cost and productivity analysis. The real-world curriculum allows in-depth study, with more than half of your coursework in your major and specialization.
BBA - Project Management
Having the knowledge and skills to complete projects on time and on budget is serious business for an organization. AIU’s ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) accredited Bachelor of Business Administration degree program with a specialization in project management can help students learn the fundamental skills to enhance management results through an understanding of cost and risk analysis, scope of the project and outcomes, quality and time management. The industry-focused curriculum allows in-depth study, with more than half of your coursework in your major and specialization.
BIT - Digital Investigation
The AIU Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) degree program offers a dynamic curriculum focused on current technology trends and applications designed to help students learn how to evaluate emerging technologies in the application of appropriate information systems to manage and achieve organizational goals and objectives. By studying key topics in Digital Investigations to complete the upper division's core specialization requirements, AIU gives you the opportunity to gain a fundamental understanding in digital and network investigations as you pursue your interest in opportunities involving the detection and prevention of computer crime.
This is a Bachelor's degree completion program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an associate degree or the equivalent.
AIU cannot guarantee employment or salary.
Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.
BIT - Information Assurance and Security
The AIU Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) degree program offers a dynamic curriculum focused on current technology trends and applications designed to help students learn how to evaluate emerging technologies in the application of appropriate information systems to manage and achieve organizational goals and objectives. By studying key topics in Information Assurance and Security to complete the upper division's core specialization requirements, AIU provides you with the opportunity to focus your studies on an area that is gaining attention from an increasingly security conscious business community.
This is a Bachelor's degree completion program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an associate degree or the equivalent.
AIU cannot guarantee employment or salary.
Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.
BIT - Network Administration
AIU Online's Bachelor of Information Technology, with a concentration in Network Administration is an accelerated degree completion program that can be completed online with great flexibility. The main objectives of the BIT Networks degree are to prepare students to identify various hardware components and network topologies and describe protocols at the different layers of the OSI model. Other areas of focus for this degree are:
- Study programs that relate to database connectivity
- Learn methods to troubleshoot and fix network problems
- Create and implement a local area network
- Configure and test network components for operations
Student's will also discuss how to implement, manage and maintain network configuration and explain how to set up and manage users and resources. This program will help to identify and troubleshoot symptoms network problems and explain security concepts for various types of networks.
This degree is an accelerated program that can be completed online with great flexibility . AIU is aware that focused professionals need to keep their knowledge and expertise current with industry standards in order to be acknowledged for their accomplishments and considered for the future, so AIU degree programs are updated to keep pace with the ever-changing theories and practices of their respective disciplines .The AIU community believes it has a special commitment to support each individual's goals and emphasis on the educational, professional, and personal growth of each student.
This is a Bachelor's degree completion program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an associate degree or the equivalent.
AIU cannot guarantee employment or salary.
Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.
BIT - Software Analysis and Development
The AIU Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) degree program offers a dynamic curriculum focused on current technology trends and applications designed to help students learn how to evaluate emerging technologies in the application of appropriate information systems to manage and achieve organizational goals and objectives. By studying key topics in Software Analysis and Development to complete the upper division's core specialization requirements, AIU gives you the opportunity to acquire an industry-current knowledge of programming and logic, including topics such as variables and scope, data types, control structures and development environments.
This is a Bachelor's degree completion program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an associate degree or the equivalent.
AIU cannot guarantee employment or salary.
Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.
BSCJ - Corrections and Case Management
The AIU Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) degree program combines the required General Education courses that can provide liberal arts foundation with specialized coursework designed to give students a professional education in the criminal justice field, with particular emphases in policing, courts, criminology, corrections, juvenile justice, homeland security and the field of forensic science. By studying key topics in Corrections and Case Management to complete the upper division's core specialization requirements, AIU gives you the opportunity to focus your interests on the acquisition of industry-specific knowledge and skills common to criminal justice professionals.
This is a Bachelor's degree completion program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an associate degree or the equivalent.
AIU cannot guarantee employment or salary.
Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.
BSCJ - Forensic Science
AIU Online is offering a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree completion program with a specialization in Forensic Science degree completion program for those students interested in pursuing career opportunities like Crime Scene Analyst, Non-Sworn Forensic Personnel and many others.
This course of study offers an opportunity to study career-focused course material that includes:
- clear explanations of the techniques, abilities and limitations within the field of forensic science and its applications to criminal investigations;
- forensic science techniques of criminal investigations, how to process a crime scene and notify the next of kin;
- and appropriate techniques to safeguard evidence and interact with investigative authorities.
This degree is an accelerated program that can be completed online with great flexibility . AIU is aware that focused professionals need to keep their knowledge and expertise current with industry standards in order to be acknowledged for their accomplishments and considered for the future, so AIU degree programs are updated to keep pace with the ever-changing theories and practices of their respective disciplines .The AIU community believes it has a special commitment to support each individual's goals and emphasis on the educational, professional, and personal growth of each student.
This is a Bachelor's degree completion program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an associate degree or the equivalent.
AIU cannot guarantee employment or salary.
Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.
BSCJ - Generalist
The AIU Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) degree program combines the required General Education courses that can provide liberal arts foundation with specialized coursework designed to give students a professional education in the criminal justice field, with particular emphases in policing, courts, criminology, corrections, juvenile justice, homeland security and the field of forensic science. The goal of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program is to provide a well-rounded overview of the entire criminal justice system. Students can learn about criminal investigation, the impact of drug usage on crime, probation and parole. A choice of electives offers them the opportunity to delve into areas of particular interest, such as crime victim studies and issues of cultural diversity.
This is a Bachelor's degree completion program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an associate degree or the equivalent.
AIU cannot guarantee employment or salary.
Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.
BSCJ - Homeland Security and Crisis Management
The AIU Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) degree program combines the required General Education courses that can provide liberal arts foundation with specialized coursework designed to give students a professional education in the criminal justice field, with particular emphases in policing, courts, criminology, corrections, juvenile justice, homeland security and the field of forensic science. By studying key topics in Homeland Security and Crisis Management to complete the upper division's core specialization requirements, AIU gives you the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue roles in managing natural and man-made crises.
This is a Bachelor's degree completion program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an associate degree or the equivalent.
AIU cannot guarantee employment or salary.
Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.
BSCJ - Law Enforcement
The goal of the BSCJ program with a specialization in Law Enforcement is to help provide students with a comprehensive and systematic analysis of key contemporary criminal justice issues through a close review of the theories and policies guiding many crime fighting strategies.
Learning from experienced instructors, students can absorb industry-relevant knowledge. Instructors will cover material including:
- the elements of investigation including crime scenes, witnesses and evidence, investigative techniques, evidence documentation, interrogation and arrest;
- issues involving police ethics, police culture, and the public image of police agencies in the media;
- and the history and theories of crime prevention and preventative methods employed by police agencies and much more.
This degree is an accelerated program that can be completed online with great flexibility . AIU is aware that focused professionals need to keep their knowledge and expertise current with industry standards in order to be acknowledged for their accomplishments and considered for the future, so AIU degree programs are updated to keep pace with the ever-changing theories and practices of their respective disciplines .The AIU community believes it has a special commitment to support each individual's goals and emphasis on the educational, professional, and personal growth of each student.
This is a Bachelor's degree completion program and assumes that all associate-level requirements have been met through an associate degree or the equivalent.
AIU cannot guarantee employment or salary.
Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.
Master - Accounting
American InterContinental University offers an industry-focused Master of Accounting (MAcc) degree program. The 60-quarter credit program can help holders of a baccalaureate degree in accounting to acquire an advanced specialization in the field. The program culminates in two courses that may help prepare students for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) licensure examination.*
A Results-Focused Program:
AIU programs are industry-current and have been updated to reflect industry standards in many of today's fields. Successful completion of the Master of Accounting degree program can provide students with another perspective concerning economics and financial management and the ability to approach management strategically, including developing plans to improve business operations.
Required Courses Include:
- Advanced Accounting I
- Advanced Accounting II
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Statement Analysis and Report Writing
- Economics
- Accounting Information Systems
- Business Law
- Public and Not-For-Profit Accounting
- Review Course: Financial Accounting and Reporting; Business Environment and Concepts
- Review Course: Auditing and Regulation
AIU cannot guarantee employment or salary.
Applicants must hold a valid High School Diploma or GED. *Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.
MBA - Finance
The industry-focused curriculum in AIU’s ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) accredited Master of Business Administration degree program with a specialization in finance has a special emphasis in the study of derivatives and offers an in-depth look at risk factors and the laws guiding financial reform since the financial crisis. Up to half of your coursework is in your major and specialization. Students gain in-depth study of the most common types of derivatives from basics to futures and forwards, zero rates, and options. In addition to the principles and theories behind trading of options, the analysis of the Black and Scholes Options to provide real-world learning opportunities is also emphasized.
MBA - Human Resource Management
Securing the right employee fit within an organization is important to its success. In AIU’s real-world focused ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) accredited Master of Business Administration with a specialization in human resource management, students explore current trends and policies that affect human resource policies in the corporate environment. In this real-world curriculum, students can explore the interaction between business strategy and personnel management from a general managerial perspective and analyze issues and provide solutions to current human resource problems. The program allows for in-depth study with up to half of your classes in your field of interest and major.
MBA - International Business
The global marketplace has become a strategic concern for companies large and small. In AIU’s ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) accredited Master of Business Administration program with a specialization in international business, students are challenged to develop strategic problem solving skills to international business management issues and acquire the leadership skills to guide businesses in the international arena. The industry-focused curriculum with up to half of the coursework in one’s major and specialization, provides students with industry insights that can help develop their business or management acumen in an increasingly global marketplace.
MBA - Operations Management
The role of the operations manager within an organization is key to its success. Operations managers plan, direct or coordinate all facets of an organization's business. The business-focused curriculum in AIU’s ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) accredited Master of Business Administration program with a specialization in operations management, gives students a market-relevant combination of comprehensive business studies and real-world applications in operations management. Students can learn the many facts of planning, directing and coordinating business operations including forecasting, inventory management, site selection and leadership management. The program allows for in-depth study with up to half of your classes in your field of interest and major.
MBA - Project Management
AIU’s ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) accredited Master of Business Administration program with a specialization in project management is designed to emphasize the project phases and processes presented by such organizations as the Project Management Institute (PMI®) in their Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). This business-focused curriculum offers students a hands-on approach to using project management knowledge areas to facilitate scheduling, estimating, tracking and controlling the schedule and costs of the project. The industry-focused curriculum allows for in-depth study with up to half of your classes in your field of interest and major.
MEd - Education 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. with a concentration 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.
AIU cannot guarantee employment or salary.
MEd - Leadership of Educational Organizations
The AIU Online Master of Education (M.Ed.) 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. with a concentration in Leadership of Educational Organizations degree program will have acquired industry-current knowledge that focuses on preparing them to pursue such career opportunities as: Assistant Principal (certification requirements vary by state and school district), Dean, Instructional Manager, Education Administrator and many others.
AIU cannot guarantee employment or salary.
Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.
MIT - Information Assurance and Security
The AIU Online Master of Information Technology degree with a concentration in Information Assurance and 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 Information Assurance and 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.
AIU cannot guarantee employment or salary.
Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Admissions staff will advise prospective students of any specific limitations for their states.
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American InterContinental University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. Additional information is available at 312-263-0456 or www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org. AIU does not guarantee employment or salary.
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