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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.

1. A regionally accredited institution of higher learning
   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.
    
   
2. AIU Online's Flexible Scheduling Plan
   Students now have a choice in determining how quickly they can graduate with an industry-current degree. AIU Online's Flexible Scheduling Plan is a flexible course-scheduling model designed to meet the needs of career-focused professionals who have real-world responsibilities. The Take 2 option remains the choice for students interested in earning their Associate's degree as quickly as possible. Students learn at an accelerated pace and graduate fast. Students pursuing an Associate’s degree can also choose the Take 1 option, which permits them to take just one course during each 5-week session.
    
   
3. Instructors with experience in the fields they teach
   First-hand knowledge can be an excellent way for you to prepare for career pursuits in the real world. At AIU Online, your instructors have "been there, done that" and know not only what it takes to create career opportunities in your field of interest but also how you'll be able to apply your industry-current education once you make your move.
    
   
4. A rich, interactive learning model that is at the forefront of modern education
   The richness of the learning experience offered at AIU Online really should be seen to be believed. Our amazingly interactive Virtual Campus offers students a true academic environment in which to pursue their interests and achieve their goal of earning a career-focused degree.
    
   When you attend our university, you'll view fascinating lectures and course content via rich multimedia presentations. You'll interact one-on-one and in groups with your instructors and fellow classmates, via email, online chats and discussion boards. You'll complete meaningful group projects. And you'll develop a network of contacts, friendships and relationships with likeminded, career-focused students from around the world.
    
   
5. Career-focused degree programs with concentrations to help you build relevant credentials
   In today's competitive job market, advanced education can be an excellent way to enhance your qualifications to pursue your professional dreams. At AIU Online, we offer industry-current degree programs in today's in-demand industries to help students add to their credentials by acquiring applicable, real-world knowledge and skills in their field of interest.
    
   
6. A growing community of successful graduates
   AIU Online is proud of the accomplishments of our graduates throughout the international business community. Our ultimate goal is to prepare students academically, personally and professionally for successful careers in their chosen fields.
    
   The AIU Online Alumni Association serves graduates by keeping them connected to their university, their classmates and their dreams.
    
   
7. A team-based approach to academic success
   From one-on-one academic guidance to career development assistance, students and alumni of AIU Online benefit from a personalized commitment to their ultimate satisfaction, success and achievement. From the minute you first contact the university through the days long after graduation, you'll have a dedicated team of professionals with your personal, professional and academic goals in mind.
    
   
8. A Career Services department that can help you focus on your future from day one
   When you enroll at AIU Online, you'll have help achieving your goals from your Career Services Advisor. From helping you create a professional résumé and draft a winning cover letter to conducting practice interviews and helping you identify opportunities and contacts in your chosen field, these professionals are dedicated to helping you stay focused on your professional goals.
    
   
9. Our 24/7 Technical Support team
   Online learning is an amazing experience, and it sometimes requires an expert's knowledge in configuring software or answering questions about the rich multimedia technology we use to provide you with an immersive academic environment. AIU Online Technical Support is available 24/7 to help you get online, stay online and learn online.
    
   
10. An intuitive approach to education that can enable you to acclimate fast to the wonders of online learning
    Studying and learning at AIU Online can be an amazing experience. If you are considering enrolling, you should know that it's very easy to familiarize yourself with the Virtual Campus, access your courses and interact with your instructors and classmates.
     
    

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Associate's - Business Management
AIU Online's Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration is designed to prepare students for careers in the real world. Coursework has a concentration on career-focused knowledge and skills in business, critical thinking and communications. The curriculum also features an introduction to the global business environment.

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

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.

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Associate's - Criminal Justice
The AIU Online Associate of Arts in Business Administration degree features a concentration in Criminal Justice Administration. This degree program combines the real-world business skills taught in our university's AABA degree program and applies them to specific knowledge of the field of criminal justice.

Students will be taught to apply management techniques in criminal justice organizations and security situations. They will also learn to solve administrative problems and articulate the functions of each component of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, the court system and corrections.

Students who complete the AABA in Criminal Justice Administration will have acquired an up-to-date knowledge that can prepare them to pursue interesting jobs such as Campus Security Coordinator, County Clerk, Social and Human Services Assistant, Security Dispatcher, Peace Officer Trainee and many other in-demand professions.

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Associate's - Healthcare Administration
The AIU Online Associate of Arts in Business Administration degree features a concentration in Healthcare Administration. This degree program combines the real-world business skills taught in our AABA degree program and applies them to specific knowledge of today's rapidly 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.

Students who complete the AABA in Healthcare Administration will have acquired an up-to-date knowledge that can prepare them to pursue jobs such as: Admitting Clerk, Patient Services Representative, Healthcare Supply Coordinator, Front Office Medical Assistant, Medical Records Clerk and many other in-demand professions.

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Associate's - Human Resources
The AIU Online Associate of Arts in Business Administration degree features a concentration in Human Resources. This degree program takes the real-world business skills taught in our university's AABA degree program and applies them to specific knowledge of the increasingly integral roles played by today's human resource Administrators.

In this up-to-date, real-world curriculum, students will gain the knowledge related to recruitment, selection, team dynamics, compensation, benefits, and records management. Coursework also covers employee benefits programs, compensation and incentive plans, and the application of teambuilding and conflict resolution to solve problems within an organization.

Students who complete the Associates of Arts in Business Administration in Human Resources will have acquired an up-to-date knowledge that can help prepare them to pursue interesting jobs such as Benefits Administrator, Personnel Recruiter, Human Resources Coordinator, Human Resource Specialist and many other in-demand professions.

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Associate's - 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 offers 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.

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Associate's - Visual Communication
The AIU Online Associate of Arts in Business Administration degree features a concentration in Visual Communication. This Visual Communications degree program combines the business skills from our university's AABA degree program with specific skills needed for a successful career in the creatively diverse field of visual communication.

This career-focused curriculum is for students wishing to help parlay their creative skills into rewarding, interesting professions. Students will study design principles and techniques for the creation of visual solutions. They will also be challenged to apply project management skills to design creative visual compositions.

Students who complete the AABA in Visual Communication will have acquired up-to-date knowledge that focuses on preparing them to pursue careers such as Advertising Specialist, Graphic Design Assistant, Communications Specialist, Gallery Assistant, Production Assistant and many other similar positions.

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Bachelor's - 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 developed the Bachelor's of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance degree program to prepare students interested in pursuing such careers as Public Accountants, Internal Auditors, Controllers, Loan Officers, Personal Financial Advisors and many others.

The AIU Online Bachelor's (BBA) in Accounting and Finance is designed to take advantage of a significant increase in the anticipated demand for qualified finance professionals in the next few years.

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Bachelor's - Healthcare Management
AIU Online's BBA in Healthcare Management degree was designed with working adults in mind. This online Healthcare Management degree gives you the springboard you need to further your current career or to provide you with the skill development you need to start a new one.

The BBA in Healthcare Management degree positions you for a career in the healthcare field, with great earning potential. This online Healthcare Management degree program was designed to provide a unique, market-relevant combination of a comprehensive business education with real-world, healthcare-focused applications.

The BBA in Healthcare Management degree provides a solid foundation for those interested in a management position in healthcare, whether in a hospital, long-term care facility, insurance company, managed-care organization, pharmaceutical company, or one of the many other healthcare-related industries.

The BBA in Healthcare Management degree combines a core education in business with liberal arts studies and focuses on critical topics in healthcare management. After this foundation is laid, students complete their healthcare degree by taking an in-depth look in healthcare business, management and healthcare marketing.

The AIU Online course delivery system combines Flash technology and rich, interactive multimedia, providing one of the most sophisticated online degree programs in the education industry. In addition to the dynamic presentation, you can listen to lectures as many times as you like, and print out a hard copy for your records. You can communicate with professors and fellow students via e-mail or participate in real-time chat sessions. You can even make use of the Online Library, just one feature of the Virtual Campus. Most importantly, the curriculum focuses on real-world applications.

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Bachelor's - Human Resource 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.

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

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Bachelor's - International Business
The AIU Online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program features a concentration in International Business. This degree program applies the real-world business skills taught in our university's BBA degree program; then focuses on challenges faced by business in a global, international marketplace.

This career-focused degree program is designed to help students prepare for careers as global business professionals. They will be challenged to analyze how international trade and finance policies and relations affect business decisions. They will also be taught how 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 up-to-date 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.

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Bachelor's - 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.

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Bachelor's - Marketing
Careers in marketing are expected to remain plentiful in the future, and qualified job seekers will need to have an up-to-date education that addresses current marketing trends and the factors caused by an ever-changing economy.

AIU Online's Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing degree provides an outstanding foundation for students wishing to advance their current careers in marketing or start entirely new ones. The online Marketing degree program combines a core education in business with liberal arts studies and then focuses attention on specific aspects related to various careers in the field of marketing.

Upper level courses provide in-depth studies of business and management in addition to marketing-specific topics.

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Bachelor's - Operations Management
Operations Managers (and related careers) can be found in nearly every industry. Professionals pursuing top careers in this employment segment are among the highest paid executives in the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Positions of such responsibility require a keen sense of the modern business world and the intricate decision-making processes that determine an organization's capacity to operate successfully within it.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Office of Employment Projections reports that demand for such highly skilled professionals will grow by 18 percent by 2012. Nearly all Operations Managers wishing to compete for these positions will have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) and will have acquired market-current skills in their specific field of interest.

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.

AIU Online's BBA in Operations Management is one of the most sophisticated online degree 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. This system enables students to interact in real time with classmates and professors; engage in lively, informative discussion-board chat sessions; and complete interesting group projects with fellow students from around the world. Students can access their classes online, any time and may conveniently rewind, fast-forward or pause course materials.

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Bachelor's - Organizational Psychology and Development
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a concentration in Organizational Psychology and Development prepares students for careers that involve finding solutions to individual and organizational problems in the workplace. Students develop an understanding of human behavior and organizational dynamics that affect business success and gain the skills to function effectively in group and organizational settings.

The curriculum challenges students to use basic principles and typical patterns of human behavior to understand the behavior of others within an organizational context. Students completing the program will also have a foundation for understanding of how to use knowledge of group dynamics, leadership, and employee development to facilitate communication, decision making, and improved effectiveness in organizational settings.

Students completing the BBA in Organizational Psychology & Development will have earned a relevant, real-world education that can help them pursue satisfying careers such as Human Resource Assistants, Training and Development Coordinators, Customer Service Representatives, Training Coordinators and many other in-demand positions.

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Bachelor's - Project Management
In the modern business world's complex organizational structure, the demands made upon a Project Manager require an analytical mind, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the capacity to lead and manage diverse teams within an organization. These qualities enable a Project Manager to complete projects on time and within specified budgets. Successful Project Managers also will be adept at devising creative solutions to solve unexpected problems as they arise throughout the course of a project's lifecycle.

Because of the diverse nature of required skill sets, Project Management is applicable to a wide range of occupations and fields, many of which are experiencing significant growth. Most motivated professionals wishing to advance their careers in positions such as these will have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) and will have acquired market-current skills in their specific field of interest.

The AIU Online 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.

AIU Online's BBA in Project Management is one of the most sophisticated online Project Management degree programs in the education industry. Unlike text-based lectures offered at many other institutions, our online Project Management degree course delivery system incorporates Flash technology and rich, interactive multimedia. This system enables students to interact in real time with classmates and professors; engage in lively, informative discussion-board chat sessions; and complete interesting group projects with fellow students from around the world. Students can access their classes online, any time, and may conveniently rewind, fast-forward or pause course materials.

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Master's - Accounting and Finance
AIU Online's MBA in Accounting and Finance program educates students with a unique, market-relevant combination of comprehensive business studies and real-world financial applications. This online degree program is designed to give students the advanced knowledge, skills, and practical, experience-based education necessary to focus on finance and accounting careers that are experiencing a dynamic growth rate.
 
The U.S. Department of Labor expects demand to increase by:

• 18.5% for Accountants and Auditors
• 25.5% for Financial Analysts
• 34% for Personal Financial Advisors

AIU Online created this MBA program to prepare students interested in developing and advancing their careers as Financial Analysts, Comptrollers, Independent Accountants, Professional Investors and other top-tier financial professions.

The MBA in Accounting and Finance lends itself to change and allows us to prepare relevant, timely coursework for students that will benefit them in the real world upon graduation. This helps ensure that AIU Online graduates will be professionally up-to-date upon earning a timely, industry-relevant MBA.

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Master's - Healthcare Management
AIU Online's Master's in Business Administration in Healthcare Management was designed with aspiring and existing healthcare executives in mind, to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience-based education necessary to accelerate your career in the field of healthcare management. AIU Online's MBA in Healthcare Management online degree program allows you to study on your own schedule while learning from established faculty in the healthcare field, professionals who can serve as mentors and models for your own success. Earn your MBA in Healthcare Management online in just 10 months. AIU Online's MBA in Healthcare Management online degree program was designed to provide a unique, market-relevant combination of a comprehensive business education with real-world, healthcare-focused deliverables. The MBA in Healthcare Management 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.

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Master's - Human Resources Management
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.

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

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

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

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Master's - International Business
The AIU Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree features a concentration in International Business. This degree program is designed to equip students with the specialized knowledge and industry insights that will help develop or advance their business or management careers in an increasingly global marketplace.

In this advanced curriculum, students will be challenged to analyze the legal and regulatory environment in which international businesses function. They will also be 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 an industry-current, career-focused education that can provide them with the credentials they need to pursue such career opportunities as: International Business Consultant, Trade and Competitiveness Specialist, International Operations Manager and many others.

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Master's - 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 professors 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.

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Master's - Marketing
Research indicates that there will be a growing demand for qualified professionals to fill rewarding positions in the ever-expanding field of marketing.

AIU Online's MBA in Marketing is a 48-credit program that combines the specialized curriculum of an executive MBA with a focused training in Marketing Management disciplines. The result is a program which provides the advanced knowledge, skills and practical experience-based education necessary to qualify for top marketing positions.

The Marketing MBA curriculum adapts to current trends to provide students with relevant, timely coursework that will benefit them in the real world upon graduation. The accelerated program can be completed in just 10 months, giving graduates the opportunity to advance their careers quickly.

AIU Online's course delivery system incorporates Flash technology and rich, interactive multimedia to make our Marketing MBA one of the most sophisticated online degree programs in the education industry.

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Master's - Operations Management
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.

The AIU Online MBA in Operations Management gives students the knowledge, skills and experience-based education necessary to accelerate their careers. The degree program provides a unique, market-relevant combination of a comprehensive business education with real-world applications.

This curriculum is one of the most sophisticated online MBA programs in the education industry. Unlike text-based lectures offered at many other institutions, AIU Online's course delivery system incorporates Flash technology and rich, interactive multimedia. This system enables students to interact with classmates and professors via email, real-time chat sessions and discussion boards. Students also complete interesting group projects with fellow students from around the world. Students can access their classes online, any time and may conveniently rewind, fast-forward or pause course materials.

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Master's - Organizational Psychology and Development
The AIU Online MBA with a concentration in Organizational Psychology and Development prepares students with the advanced knowledge and experience-based education necessary to rapidly advance their business or management careers. The degree program provides a unique, market-relevant combination of a comprehensive business education with real-world applications.

The focus of the curriculum is to instruct students to appraise organizational culture and discuss how it shapes business effectiveness. Course content also covers the recognition of human motivation factors and their uses in an organizational context as well as the development of plans for process improvements and job enrichment.

Students completing the MBA in Organizational Psychology & Development will have earned a relevant, real-world education that can help them advance their careers as Department Managers, Corporate Communications Facilitators, Team-Building Facilitators, Professional Development Coordinators and many other positions.

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Master's - Project Management
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.

Top performers in Project Management careers are among the most highly salaried professionals, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Additionally, demand for Project Managers is expected to remain robust through 2012, especially in growth industries such as Computer & Information Systems and Marketing and Human Resources. This curriculum is designed to prepare students to pursue executive positions in their chosen fields.

The AIU Online MBA in Project Management gives students the advanced knowledge, skills and experience-based education necessary to accelerate their careers. The degree program provides a unique, market-relevant combination of a comprehensive business education with real-world applications.

This 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. This system enables students to interact in real time with classmates and professors; engage in lively, informative discussion-board chat sessions; and complete interesting group projects with fellow students from around the world. Students can access their classes online, any time and may conveniently rewind, fast-forward or pause course materials.

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Associate of Arts in Business Administration (AABA) in Criminal Justice Administration
The AIU Online Associate of Arts in Business Administration degree features a concentration in Criminal Justice Administration. This degree program combines the real-world business skills taught in our university's AABA degree program and applies them to specific knowledge of the field of criminal justice.

Students will be taught to apply management techniques in criminal justice organizations and security situations. They will also learn to solve administrative problems and articulate the functions of each component of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, the court system and corrections.

Students who complete the AABA in Criminal Justice Administration will have acquired an up-to-date knowledge that can prepare them to pursue interesting jobs such as Campus Security Coordinator, County Clerk, Social and Human Services Assistant, Security Dispatcher, Peace Officer Trainee and many other in-demand professions.

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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ)
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. The growing emphasis on homeland security has created an unprecedented demand for criminal justice and security professionals.

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

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

This accelerated, online Criminal Justice degree program can help students prepare for such vital, in-demand careers as FBI Officers, Correction Officers, Security Analysts, U.S. Customs Agents, Directors of Airport Security and others.

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

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Law Enforcement (BSCJ)
The BSCJ with a concentration in Law Enforcement is now offered to students with aspirations to pursue career paths that can include DEA Agent, State Insurance Fraud Investigator and many others. Learning from experienced instructors, students can absorb career-relevant knowledge that can immediately be applied in real-world professional situations. 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.

• The history and theories of crime prevention and preventative methods employed by police agencies and much more.

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Forensic Science (BSCJ)
AIU Online is also introducing a BSCJ with a concentration in Forensic Science for those students interested in 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.
• Appropriate techniques to safeguard evidence and interact with investigative authorities.

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Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Curriculum and Instruction
The AIU Online Master of Education degree program features a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction. The program is designed for educators wishing to remain at the forefront of modern education by learning to use appropriate techniques to motivate and engage learners.

This career-focused curriculum focuses on helping students develop a solid foundation of knowledge in learning theory, instructional design and the application of educational research methods.

Students who complete the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction will have acquired up-to-date knowledge that focuses on preparing them to pursue such careers as Course Designer, Education Consultant, Training and Development Advisor, Curriculum Manager and many others.

The Master of Education degree with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction is not designed to meet state educator licensing requirements. It may assist students in gaining licensure in their state of residence depending upon requirements. To find out more information about teacher certification in a specific state, please click on "Certification Information" and use the drop down menu to select the state. You will then be routed to the appropriate state specific teacher licensure site for this information.

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Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Educational Assessment and Evaluation
This 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 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.

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Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Instructional Technology
The AIU Online Master of Education degree in Instructional Technology program curriculum is designed for teachers, corporate instructors, military trainers and others who share a passion for learning and have a desire to be at the forefront of modern education.

This career-focused curriculum focuses on the role advancing technology will play in the way we learn, the ways we teach and the potential for collaborative virtual learning environments made possible by Internet-delivered, rich multimedia course content.

Students who complete the Master of Education in Instructional Technology will have acquired up-to-date knowledge that focuses on preparing them to pursue such careers as Curriculum Developer, Education Consultant, Instructional Designer, Distance Learning Specialist, Online Course Developer and many others.

The Master of Education degree with a concentration in Instructional Technology is not designed to meet state educator licensing requirements. It may assist students in gaining licensure in their state of residence depending upon requirements. To find out more information about teacher certification in a specific state, please click on "Certification Information" and use the drop down menu to select the state. You will then be routed to the appropriate state specific teacher licensure site for this information.

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Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Leadership of Educational Organization
This 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 complete the M.Ed. with a concentration 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.

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Associate of Arts in Business Administration(AABA) - Healthcare Administration
The AIU Online Associate of Arts in Business Administration degree features a concentration in Healthcare Administration. This degree program combines the real-world business skills taught in our AABA degree program and applies them to specific knowledge of today's rapidly 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.

Students who complete the AABA in Healthcare Administration will have acquired an up-to-date knowledge that can prepare them to pursue jobs such as: Admitting Clerk, Patient Services Representative, Healthcare Supply Coordinator, Front Office Medical Assistant, Medical Records Clerk and many other in-demand professions.

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Bachelor of Business Administration(BBA) - Healthcare Administration
AIU Online's BBA in Healthcare Management degree was designed with working adults in mind. This online Healthcare Management degree gives you the springboard you need to further your current career or to provide you with the skill development you need to start a new one.

The BBA in Healthcare Management degree positions you for a career in the healthcare field, with great earning potential. This online Healthcare Management degree program was designed to provide a unique, market-relevant combination of a comprehensive business education with real-world, healthcare-focused applications.

The BBA in Healthcare Management degree provides a solid foundation for those interested in a management position in healthcare, whether in a hospital, long-term care facility, insurance company, managed-care organization, pharmaceutical company, or one of the many other healthcare-related industries.

The BBA in Healthcare Management degree combines a core education in business with liberal arts studies and focuses on critical topics in healthcare management. After this foundation is laid, students complete their healthcare degree by taking an in-depth look in healthcare business, management and healthcare marketing.

The AIU Online course delivery system combines Flash technology and rich, interactive multimedia, providing one of the most sophisticated online degree programs in the education industry. In addition to the dynamic presentation, you can listen to lectures as many times as you like, and print out a hard copy for your records. You can communicate with professors and fellow students via e-mail or participate in real-time chat sessions. You can even make use of the Online Library, just one feature of the Virtual Campus. Most importantly, the curriculum focuses on real-world applications.

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Master of Business Administration(MBA) - Healthcare Administration
AIU Online's Master's in Business Administration in Healthcare Management was designed with aspiring and existing healthcare executives in mind, to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience-based education necessary to accelerate your career in the field of healthcare management.

AIU Online's MBA in Healthcare Management online degree program allows you to study on your own schedule while learning from established faculty in the healthcare field, professionals who can serve as mentors and models for your own success. Earn your MBA in Healthcare Management online in just 10 months.

AIU Online's MBA in Healthcare Management online degree program was designed to provide a unique, market-relevant combination of a comprehensive business education with real-world, healthcare-focused deliverables. The MBA in Healthcare Management 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.

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Bachelor of Business Administration(BBA) in Marketing
Careers in marketing are expected to remain plentiful in the future, and qualified job seekers will need to have an up-to-date education that addresses current marketing trends and the factors caused by an ever-changing economy.

AIU Online's Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing degree provides an outstanding foundation for students wishing to advance their current careers in marketing or start entirely new ones. The online Marketing degree program combines a core education in business with liberal arts studies and then focuses attention on specific aspects related to various careers in the field of marketing.

Upper level courses provide in-depth studies of business and management in addition to marketing-specific topics.

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Master of Business Administration(MBA) in Marketing
Research indicates that there will be a growing demand for qualified professionals to fill rewarding positions in the ever-expanding field of marketing.

AIU Online's MBA in Marketing is a 48-credit program that combines the specialized curriculum of an executive MBA with a focused training in Marketing Management disciplines. The result is a program which provides the advanced knowledge, skills and practical experience-based education necessary to qualify for top marketing positions.

The Marketing MBA curriculum adapts to current trends to provide students with relevant, timely coursework that will benefit them in the real world upon graduation. The accelerated program can be completed in just 10 months, giving graduates the opportunity to advance their careers quickly.

AIU Online's course delivery system incorporates Flash technology and rich, interactive multimedia to make our Marketing MBA one of the most sophisticated online degree programs in the education industry.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance
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.

AIU Online’s 48-credit MBA degree program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and decision-making ability to accelerate their careers in the fields of business and management. The MBA concentration in Finance is designed for individuals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the role and application of financial analysis in business. The program culminates in a capstone experience from a business-research perspective.

Students who successfully complete the MBA with a concentration in Finance should be able to:

• Apply critical thinking skills to analyze financial information and decisions.

• Describe the terminology, concepts, and uses of financial statements.

• Conduct a capital budgeting analysis.

• Use internal and external data for control and performance analysis.

• Apply the principles of derivatives instruments.

• Apply the knowledge acquired in assessing the prices of options.

• Assess the different trading strategies.

• Apply the Black and Scholes formula and its applications.

• Adapt and innovate to solve problems.

• Analyze various leader, follower, cultural, and situational characteristics that contribute to leadership, and adapt to the needs of situations, employees, and co-workers.

• Apply quantitative reasoning and analysis to business and management problems using knowledge of mathematics, statistics, finance and economics.

• Develop plans to improve business operations.

• Use knowledge of economic concepts, principles, and theory to critically analyze and evaluate economic problems and opportunities.

• Discuss the opportunities provided by technology for businesses.

• Recognize and manage potential ethical and legal conflicts.

• Communicate effectively in business situations.

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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Organizational Psychology & Development
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a concentration in Organizational Psychology and Development prepares students for careers that involve finding solutions to individual and organizational problems in the workplace. Students develop an understanding of human behavior and organizational dynamics that affect business success and gain the skills to function effectively in group and organizational settings.

The curriculum challenges students to use basic principles and typical patterns of human behavior to understand the behavior of others within an organizational context. Students completing the program will also have a foundation for understanding of how to use knowledge of group dynamics, leadership, and employee development to facilitate communication, decision making, and improved effectiveness in organizational settings.

Students completing the BBA in Organizational Psychology & Development will have earned a relevant, real-world education that can help them pursue satisfying careers such as Human Resource Assistants, Training and Development Coordinators, Customer Service Representatives, Training Coordinators and many other in-demand positions.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Organizational Psychology & Development
The AIU Online MBA with a concentration in Organizational Psychology and Development prepares students with the advanced knowledge and experience-based education necessary to rapidly advance their business or management careers. The degree program provides a unique, market-relevant combination of a comprehensive business education with real-world applications.

The focus of the curriculum is to instruct students to appraise organizational culture and discuss how it shapes business effectiveness. Course content also covers the recognition of human motivation factors and their uses in an organizational context as well as the development of plans for process improvements and job enrichment.

Students completing the MBA in Organizational Psychology & Development will have earned a relevant, real-world education that can help them advance their careers as Department Managers, Corporate Communications Facilitators, Team-Building Facilitators, Professional Development Coordinators and many other positions.

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Associate of Arts in Business Administration (AABA) in Visual Communication
The AIU Online Associate of Arts in Business Administration degree features a concentration in Visual Communication. This Visual Communications degree program combines the business skills from our university's AABA degree program with specific skills needed for a successful career in the creatively diverse field of visual communication.

This career-focused curriculum is for students wishing to help parlay their creative skills into rewarding, interesting professions. Students will study design principles and techniques for the creation of visual solutions. They will also be challenged to apply project management skills to design creative visual compositions.

Students who complete the AABA in Visual Communication will have acquired up-to-date knowledge that focuses on preparing them to pursue careers such as Advertising Specialist, Graphic Design Assistant, Communications Specialist, Gallery Assistant, Production Assistant and many other similar positions.

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Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Visual Communication - Digital Design
AIU Online's School of Visual Communication was created to educate and develop artistic and imaginative students for careers 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.

Students will learn the principles, practical applications and methodologies used to complete competent and creative graphic solutions for specified design problems. Throughout the Digital Design curriculum, they will create a portfolio of projects from each of their courses, the intent of which is to prepare them to pursue such positions as animators, web designers, graphic designers, Flash animators and many other creative careers.

All required graphics software is included in the cost of course materials, providing students with training in the latest design software necessary to help pursue a chosen career upon completion of the degree program.

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