Online Degree Programs at American InterContinental University
Supporting Your Success™
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.
Supportive People
- Accessible, responsive, and professional faculty and staff; successful industry pros who know how to translate their experience to the classroom
- Strong social networking community of faculty, staff, students, and alums; whether you're online or on-campus your connected to this vibrant community
Innovative Technology
- Intuitive, easy to use technology; AIU students can access a range of services from their mobile devices; online student's studies are enhanced by a dynamic virtual campus experience
Real World Education
- Practical real-world classes and assignments that prepare you to meet the needs and challenges of the workplace
- Interactive, engaging, hands-on learning environment that enables you to learn the way you learn best
- Flexible schedules that fit your lifestyle; 24/7 technical support as well as "live" personal contact
Career Growth
- Lifetime career assistance and access to library resources
- Over 400 major companies serve as Education Partners, attesting to the quality and relevance of an AIU education
Top 10 Reasons to Attend AIU Online
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'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.
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 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 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.
