AIU Online

• Top 10 Reasons to Attend AIU Online
• History & Mission
• Accreditation

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 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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History & Mission

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
American InterContinental University (AIU) was founded in Europe in 1970 on the premise that universities should transcend the bounds of the traditional, theoretical approach to education by providing students with a curriculum that is designed to prepare them for successful, productive careers. For many years, AIU has offered this innovative approach to education at its campuses in London, established in 1977; Atlanta-Buckhead, established in 1977, and Los Angeles, established in 1982.

In 1998, additional campuses were established in Atlanta-Dunwoody and South Florida. AIU Online began in 2001 and was recognized as a separate campus in 2002. In 2003, an additional campus was added in Houston, Texas.

AIU is committed to developing curricula that provide students with career preparation in business, criminal justice, design and media arts, engineering, education, and information technology. The university's success in this endeavor is reflected in the presence of its graduates throughout the international business community, the achievements of its alumni, and the commitment of its faculty.

AIU Mission
American InterContinental University's mission is to provide for the varying educational needs of a culturally diverse and geographically dispersed student body with the goal of preparing students academically, personally, and professionally for successful careers.

Philosophy and Purpose
American InterContinental University believes it has a special commitment to support each individual's goals. To this end, the university places emphasis on the educational, professional, and personal growth of each student. Programs, policies, and activities, which have been designed to implement this philosophy and purpose statement, are evaluated periodically and changed, as necessary, to meet the needs of the student body and the institution.

AIU, as an international institution of higher education, encourages global understanding by providing an atmosphere of cultural diversity and opportunities for international education.

Goals of the University
In support of its philosophy and mission, AIU's goals are as follows:

• To enable an international student population to achieve personal and professional goals
• To enable students to rely on their cultural heritage and background as a foundation for their learning, growth and change
• To guide students in adapting their knowledge, training, and skills to the workplace
• To foster the development of critical thinking and lifelong learning skills
• To instill the importance of ethical behavior, responsibility, and professional standards
• To provide academic programs, services, facilities, and technologies that support team-based learning and contribute to students' intellectual development and person growth
• To retain a diverse faculty comprised of experienced, qualified educators with industry-current expertise
• To coach and prepare students for job placement and career success, utilizing a network of professional and business contacts

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Accreditation

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.