American InterContinental University Online

AIU Online is the web-based virtual campus of American InterContinental University, an international university with residential campuses located in Atlanta, Georgia; Los Angeles, California; South Florida; Houston, Texas; London, England; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates (The American University in Dubai).

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.

We are dedicated to accomplishing this goal by making a quality online education available to anyone with a passion for learning or a motivation to make their career aspirations come true.

The AIU Online degree programs allow students the freedom to study online anytime to earn their Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degrees in an ever-expanding range of degree programs.

Top 10 Reasons to Attend AIU Online

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.

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's, bachelor's and master's degrees. This umbrella accreditation includes all approved branch campuses of the University, including AIU Online originating in Illinois.

AIU Online's Flexible Scheduling Plan

Students now have a choice in determining how quickly they can graduate with an industry-current associate's 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Organizational Psychology and Development Degree Completion Program

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

Some of the upper-level courses included in the program include:

• Social and Organizational Psychology
• Personnel Psychology
• Employee Training and Development
• Managerial Accounting and Organizational Controls
• Economics in a Global Environment
• Financial Management
• Decision Making
• Concepts in Organizational Behavior
• Statistical Analysis
• Global Strategic Management

This BBA curriculum provides a seamless transition into AIU Online's MBA with a concentration in Organizational Psychology and Development degree program for those wishing to continue their studies in pursuit of management career opportunities.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Organizational Psychology and Development

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 with a concentration in Organizational Psychology and Development will have earned a relevant, real-world education that can help them pursue career opportunities as Department Managers, Team-Building Facilitators, Professional Development Coordinators and many other positions.

Courses required to complete this program include:

• Organizational Theory
• Organizational Development and Managing Change
• Economics for the Global Manager
• Global Financial Management
• Business Research for Decision-Making
• Leadership and Ethics for Managers
• Strategic Management
• A Managerial Approach to Marketing

This accelerated MBA program can be completed in as little as 10 months.

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