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Associate Degrees at AIU

Associate's (AABA) - Business Administration	Request Info	Program Description
Associate's (AABA) - Criminal Justice Administration	Request Info	Program Description
Associate's (AABA) - Healthcare Administration	Request Info	Program Description
Associate's (AABA) - Human Resources	Request Info	Program Description
Associate's (AABA) - Information Systems	Request Info	Program Description
Associate's (AABA) - Medical Coding and Billing	Request Info	Program Description
Associate's (AABA) - Visual Communication	Request Info	Program Description

Bachelor Degrees at AIU

Bachelor's (BBA) - Accounting & Finance	Request Info	Program Description
Bachelor's (BBA) - Healthcare Management	Request Info	Program Description
Bachelor's (BBA) - Human Resources	Request Info	Program Description
Bachelor's (BBA) - International Business	Request Info	Program Description
Bachelor's (BBA) - Management	Request Info	Program Description
Bachelor's (BBA) - Marketing	Request Info	Program Description
Bachelor's (BBA) - Operations Management	Request Info	Program Description
Bachelor's (BBA) - Organizational Psychology & Dev	Request Info	Program Description
Bachelor's (BBA) - Project Management	Request Info	Program Description
Bachelor's (BFA) - Digital Design	Request Info	Program Description
Bachelor's (BFA) - Web Design	Request Info	Program Description
Bachelor's (BIT) - Computer Forensics	Request Info	Program Description
Bachelor's (BIT) - Computer Systems	Request Info	Program Description
Bachelor's (BIT) - Information Technology	Request Info	Program Description
Bachelor's (BIT) - Internet Security	Request Info	Program Description
Bachelor's (BIT) - Network Administration	Request Info	Program Description
Bachelor's (BIT) - Programming	Request Info	Program Description
Bachelor's (BSCJ) - Special Populations	Request Info	Program Description

Master Degrees at AIU

MBA - Accounting & Finance	Request Info	Program Description
MBA - Healthcare Management	Request Info	Program Description
MBA - Human Resources	Request Info	Program Description
MBA - International Business	Request Info	Program Description
MBA - Management	Request Info	Program Description
MBA - Marketing	Request Info	Program Description
MBA - Operations Management	Request Info	Program Description
MBA - Organizational Psychology & Dev	Request Info	Program Description
MBA - Project Management	Request Info	Program Description
Master's (M.Ed.) - Curriculum and Instruction	Request Info	Program Description
Master's (M.Ed.) - Educational Assessment and Evaluation	Request Info	Program Description
Master's (M.Ed.) - Instructional Technology	Request Info	Program Description
Master's (M.Ed.) - Leadership in Educational Organizations	Request Info	Program Description
Master's (MIT) - IT Project Management	Request Info	Program Description
Master's (MIT) - Information Technology	Request Info	Program Description

Associate's (AABA) - Business Administration

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 in Enterprise Management.
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.
Among the rich multimedia online business administration classes students will be required to complete are:

English Composition
Introduction to Accounting
International Business
Entrepreneurship
Business Management and Leadership
Fundamentals of Marketing

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Associate's (AABA) - 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.
Courses required to complete the AABA in Criminal Justice Administration include:
Introduction to Criminal Justice. This course provides an overview of crime, law and justice. Students will be challenged to understand aspects and functions of policing, pretrial procedures and the trial process, sentencing procedures and various aspects of correctional treatment methods.
Administration of Criminal Justice. This class focuses on administration, supervision and management functions as they pertain to the criminal justice industry. Students will also learn about concepts in strategic and operational planning, such as personnel and asset needs and deployment strategies.
Technology in Criminal Justice Administration. In this course, students learn about the use of computers to aid criminal justice administration. In addition to practicing basic computer and IT skills, study is focused on the integration of technology throughout the criminal justice system, with a specific concentration at the operational level.
This curriculum has also been carefully designed to provide a seamless transition into our Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program.

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Associate's (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.
Courses required to complete the AABA in Healthcare Administration include:
Medical Terminology. This course focuses on the practical application of medical vocabulary. Students become skilled at understanding the derivation, analysis and reconstruction of medical terminology. Also covered is the operative, diagnostic, therapeutic and symptomatic terminology of all body systems, as well as systemic and surgical terminology.
Medical Office Procedures. This course presents clerical and administrative responsibilities of the medical assistant. Students focus on the specific procedures, skills, and activities necessary for establishing and maintaining an efficient medical and allied health office. Special emphasis is placed on legal, ethical, and regulatory implications.
Medical Records. In this course, students gain an introduction to the generic components of health-record content within various healthcare settings. Special attention is given to the structure and use of healthcare data, including how these relate to primary and secondary medical record systems.
This curriculum has also been carefully designed to provide a seamless transition into our Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management degree program.

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Associate's (AABA) - 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.
Courses required to complete the AABA in Human Resources include:
Recruitment, Selection, and Records Management. This course examines the HR process of recruitment, selection and human resources record-keeping in organizations. Topics covered for the essential HR functions of recruitment and selection include ethics, legal requirements, job analysis, job descriptions and selection tools. It also presents how the effective management of people and jobs depends on accurate, reliable, comprehensive and current personnel information. This course presents the practical approaches to managing these invaluable human resource records.
Team Building and Conflict Resolution. This course examines principles of team building and conflict resolution. Methods of building cohesive teams and diffusing confrontation will be discussed. Students also explore the opportunities and challenges that arise from a diverse workforce.
Compensation and Benefits. Compensation plays a critical role in modern organizations. An effective compensation system enables the organization to achieve organizational goals, improve productivity and motivate employees. This course is designed to provide a working knowledge of compensation and benefits.
This curriculum has also been carefully designed to provide a seamless transition into the AIU Online Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management degree program.
For students wishing to get and keep their HR careers on the fast track, continuing your up-to-date, real-world education can be an excellent way to advance your knowledge and enhance your marketable skills.

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Associate's (AABA) - 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.
Among the rich multimedia courses students will be required to complete are:

Computer Applications
Human Psychology
Computer Concepts
Introduction to Operating System Interfaces
Business Presentations
Relational Database Concepts

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Associate's (AABA) - 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.
Courses required to complete the AABA in Visual Communication include:
Visual Literacy. Elements of design are introduced through the exploration of various techniques. Students will closely examine the principles of color theory. Topics include line, form, texture, color, balance, scale and proportion as they apply to working and finished design projects.
Research and Design Solutions. In this course, students will explore the creative thinking process as it is applied to a project and examine strategies to develop effective research methods. Students will investigate methods of visual problem solving through effective research. The process of collaboration will be utilized as an introduction to working as part of a design team.
Business Skills for Visual Communications. This course explores the business and project management skills needed in the visual communication field. It introduces students to invoices, contracts and legal issues. The class will also explore career and job opportunities available in the field.
For students wishing to pursue their creative interests in Visual Communication, AIU Online's rich multimedia curricula can be an excellent way to quickly acquire up-to-date skills and real-world knowledge to help get their careers on the fast track.

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Bachelor's (BBA) - Accounting & 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.
The U.S. Department of Labor expects demand to increase by:

18.5% for Accountants and Auditors
17.3% for Finance Specialists
17.3% for Finance Specialists

This degree program is structured to provide a strong foundation for motivated professionals looking to advance in many interesting financial careers. Graduates will also have a strong foundation for continued studies, should they decide to advance into the AIU Online MBA program in the future.
Concentration courses for the BBA with a concentration in Accounting and Finance include:
Financial Accounting. This course reviews the elements, structure, interrelationships of financial statements and the tools necessary to understand and interpret them.
Corporate Investment Analysis. This course provides students with an overview of investment alternatives, the workings of investment markets, and the management of investment portfolios as they relate to corporations.
Advanced Topics in Accounting. In this course, students examine current trends and issues in accounting. The course provides an overview of advanced topics such as taxation, auditing, and ethics.

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Bachelor's (BBA) - 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 award-winning Cybrary, just one feature of the Virtual Campus. Most importantly, the curriculum focuses on real-world applications.
Some of the Targeted Courses in the BBA in Healthcare Management:

The Healthcare Industry
The Ethical and Legal Aspects of Healthcare and Healthcare Management
Decision Making
Economics in a Global Environment
Concepts in Organizational Behavior
Statistical Analysis
Management Accounting and Organizational Controls
Financial Management

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Bachelor's (BBA) - HR 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.
Concentration courses include:
Human Resource Management. This course covers the principles, policies and practices as they pertain to the roles played by HR Managers to enhance productivity within an organization.
Human Resource Administration. A concentration on such functions as employee selection, training, development, appraisal, compensation, incentives and discipline.
Organizational Change. The course presents both conceptual and experiential approaches to developing interpersonal skills in order to analyze situations within an office environment.

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Bachelor's (BBA) - 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.
Courses required to complete the BBA with a concentration in International Business include:
International Financial Management. This course presents the basics of international financial management, focusing on policy and business applications, including the global significance of the euro. The course will cover international finance models and current developments in international financial arrangements. Students will compare foreign exchange markets and international banking systems.
International Marketing. This course introduces methods of adapting marketing efforts to the dynamic of technological, economic, cultural, and political environments. Students will explore the development and application of marketing strategies for international markets. International Management. This course explores the nature of management processes and activities in terms of different legal, political, economic, and cultural environments. The administrative philosophies, policies, and practices of international business organizations are covered.
This degree program has also been carefully designed to provide a seamless transition into our Master of Business Administration with a concentration in International Business, an accelerated MBA program that can be completed in as little as 10 months.

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Bachelor's (BBA) - 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.
Concentration courses include:
Business Management. A course with an emphasis on the challenges facing today's managers in a global business environment. Marketing Management Concepts. This course focuses on the planning, implementation, control and evaluation of marketing strategies. Human Resource Management. This class covers principles, policies and practices as they pertain to the role of an HR professional to enhance productivity within an organization.

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Bachelor's (BBA) - 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 via "Common Ground," our interactive whiteboard; 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.
Courses required to complete the BBA in Operations Management include:
Operations Management Principals. This course examines the concepts of managing operations as they apply to the production of goods and services. Students will explore the interrelationships between operations concepts, such as forecasting, planning products, technologies, facilities, demand, inventory, productivity, quality and reliability and will learn how to apply the appropriate operations tools to aid in decision-making and optimize performance.
Supply Chain Management and Purchasing. The strategic, tactical, and operations issues in supply chain management will be explored in this course. Students will learn about the requirements necessary for an effective supply chain, the impact of technology on a firm's supply chain, guidelines for ethical behavior in purchasing, advantages of supplier partnerships and ways to optimize the supply chain for given situations.
Production Planning and Quality Management. This class provides an overview of production planning elements, including capacity planning, process selection, facility layout, design work systems, and location planning and analysis. Students will be introduced to the role of quality control in operations management and will learn how to determine appropriate strategies for developing long-range and short-range plans.
This Bachelor's degree program has also been carefully designed to provide a seamless transition into AIU Online's MBA in Operations Management program, for those wishing to continue their studies in the pursuit of top Operations Management careers.

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Bachelor's (BBA) - 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.
Some of the upper level courses included in the Marketing BBA degree include:

Marketing Management Concepts
Marketing Research and Buyer Behavior
Advanced Topics in Marketing
Global Strategic Management
Decision Making
Economics in a Global Environment
Concepts in Organizational Behavior
Statistical Analysis
Managerial Accounting and Organizational Controls
Financial Management

If you are considering a career in marketing and want to advance your education, AIU Online's BBA degree in Marketing can help prepare you with a relevant, real-world education.

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Bachelor's (BBA) - Organizational Psychology & Dev

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.
Some of the upper level courses included in the Marketing BBA degree 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 in Organizational Psychology & Development degree program for those wishing to continue their studies in pursuit of executive business or management careers.

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Bachelor's (BBA) - 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 via "Common Ground," our interactive whiteboard; 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.
Courses required to complete the BBA in Project Management include:
Project Management. This course provides an overview of the responsibilities of a Project Manager. Students will learn techniques used by Project Managers to complete jobs on schedule, within budget and according to specified scopes. Also covered are the five project lifecycles phases and their components, including project initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing. Students will also be required to create a project plan.
Managing Project Risks and Opportunities. Examining risk management is the focus of this course. Students will learn about the roles and techniques of risk management planning, risk identification, risk assessment, risk response and risk monitoring, as well as the integration of risk management into the total project management approach. Completion of the course also requires students to create and present a risk management plan.
Project Cost and Time Management. In this course, students will focus on scheduling, estimating, tracking and controlling the schedule and costs of the project, including the development and application of Gantt charts, CPM and PERT techniques. Completion of the course requires students to create a project plan that includes cost, scheduling and risk assessment.
This Bachelor's degree also has been carefully designed to provide a seamless transition into AIU Online's MBA in Project Management program for those wishing to continue their studies in pursuit of top Project Management careers.

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MBA - Accounting & 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.
Upper Level concentration courses include:
Accounting for Managers. This course develops the ability to use cost and financial data in the planning, management, and controlling functions of an organization. Students focus on the budget process, utilization of internal and external data for control and performance analysis, and allocation of resources to achieve corporate objectives.
Financial Statement Analysis. In this course, students learn how to analyze financial statements and methods used to value companies, including both profitability and risk analysis. They will also use analytical techniques for understanding financial position, operating results and resource flows.
This accelerated, team-based Accounting and Finance MBA program can be completed in as little as 10 months.

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MBA - 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 as little as 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.
Some of the targeted courses for the MBA in Healthcare Management:

Systems in Healthcare (human behavior, inter-organizational perspective, medical needs, education, communication, and resources)
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
Health Policy (political factors, legislation, and media)

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MBA - HR 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.
Concentration courses include: Human Resource Strategy. This class is dedicated to the examination of federal legal regulation of the hiring and firing process, wage and hour laws, occupational health and safety rules, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance and other related topics.
Employment Law. A course structured on the background necessary to make marketing decisions at the international level, including examinations of forces exerted by institutions, culture, politics, law, and environment in respect to global marketing activities. The accelerated Human Resource Management MBA program can be completed in as little as 10 months.

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MBA - 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 opportunites as: International Business Consultant, Trade and Competitiveness Specialist, International Operations Manager and many others.
Courses required to complete the MBA with a concentration in International Business include:
Legal and Regulatory Environment in International Business. This course provides a review of the key 21st century issues facing global enterprises in which business issues are determined by legal strategies and the legal regulatory environment. The course begins with a consideration of state responsibility for acts that affect private enterprise (e.g., expropriation), the regulation of the environmental impact of business activities in foreign countries, the rise of international regulation of trade in services and labor, international sales of goods, international transportation, international financing, and taxation.
International Management and Leadership. This course examines the role national culture plays in managing people and developing managerial systems at the international, multinational, and global levels. The course includes analysis of how different national/regional cultures affect issues such as employee motivation, group dynamics, leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution, communication patterns, and approaches to organizational change.
AIU Online's accelerated MBA program can be completed in 10 months.

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MBA - 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.
Concentration courses include:
International Business Operations Management. This course examines the principles and techniques of designing, analyzing and managing international operations processes.
Legal Aspects of Business Decisions. In this class, students explore a variety of issues facing modern business, including: employment, international trade & investment, licensing property, commercial transactions and conflict resolution strategies.
This accelerated, team-based Management MBA program can be completed in as little as 10 months.

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MBA - 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 as little as 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.
Some of the courses included in the Marketing MBA degree include:

Research Methods in Marketing
International Marketing
A Managerial Approach to Marketing
Strategic Management
Business Research for Decision Making
Economics for the Global Manager
Global Financial Management
Leadership & Ethics for Managers

If you are focused on advancing your education to pursue a rewarding career in marketing, AIU Online's MBA in Marketing can help get you on the fast track.

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MBA - 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.
Courses required to complete the MBA in Operations Management include:
Operations Management for Competitive Advantage. This course examines various ways of designing and controlling production and service operations. Students will study operations management issues and methods used to gain a competitive advantage. Topical issues include appropriate forecasting techniques for given situations, issues in manufacturing and service design, inventory management approaches and scheduling needs for various systems.
Quality Management and Continuous Improvement. The objective of this course is to challenge students to use data-collection and problem-solving techniques to examine the design of effective quality practices. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to evaluate quality control tools used to analyze and improve processes, determine the costs associated with quality, and improve a process by mapping, analyzing, and redesigning its components.
This accelerated, team-based MBA program can be completed in as little as 10 months.

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MBA - Organizational Psychology & Dev

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.
Courses required to complete the MBA in Organizational Psychology & Development include:

Organizational Theory
Organizational Development and Managing Change
Economics for the Global ManagerGlobal Financial Management
Business Research for Decision MakingLeadership & 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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MBA - 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 via "Common Ground," our interactive whiteboard; 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.
Courses required to complete the MBA in Project Management include:
Project Management: Integration, Scope, Time, and Communication. This course focuses on various project management processes, including scope, scheduling, cost control and communication. Students will learn the basic project management framework as well as the preparation of a basic project plan. They also will analyze various organizational systems and determine how to integrate project management processes into various existing corporate structures.
Project Management: Cost, Quality, Risk, and Procurement. In this course, student will learn about the legal, ethical and fiscal considerations in procurement and contracts. The class emphasizes a hands-on approach to using project management knowledge areas to facilitate scheduling, estimating, tracking and controlling a project's schedules and costs. Also included is a discussion of general strategies and tools for identifying, evaluating and mitigating risk in project management.
This accelerated, team-based MBA program can be completed in as little as 10 months.

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Bachelor's (BSCJ) - Criminal Justice

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, but 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.
Some of the courses in the Criminal Justice online degree program include:

Criminal Justice Administration
Juvenile Justice
Criminal Investigation
Victimology
Law and Evidence
Probation and Parole

Entrance into this non-traditional, online Bachelor's completion program requires completion of an Associate of Science, Associate of Arts or its equivalency. A student who has met the equivalency requirements will have completed a minimum of 48 credits in General Education courses and 42 credits of electives.
The Criminal Justice field needs qualified professionals, and now is the time to put your fingerprint on an exciting, rewarding career!

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Master's (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. Courses required to complete the M. Ed. in Educational Assessment and Evaluation include:
Educational Assessment and Evaluation Systems. This course examines the scope of evaluation processes and how those processes fit into other organizational operating systems. How to integrate information from various parts of an education system into an evaluation process will be discussed, as well as the value to an organization of having a robust evaluation system.
Methods and Instruments for Assessment. This course provides an overview of various published instruments and their appropriate use in educational and training settings. Topics include how to determine the validity and reliability of existing instruments, automated survey and data collection systems, and information management/knowledge management systems for data collection, storage, and retrieval/reporting.
Using Evaluation Results. This course examines how to create an evaluation plan, including how to interpret and present results from complex evaluation data to parents, managers, or other stakeholders. This course will also focus on how to create a certification program. AIU Online's accelerated M.Ed. program with a concentration in Educational Assessment and Evaluation can be completed in as little as 10 months.
The Master of Education degree with a concentration in Educational Assessment and Evaluation 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's (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. Courses required to complete the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction include:
Principles of Curriculum Improvement. In this course, students examine forces influencing curriculum improvement. This course focuses on the analysis of curriculum and the application of principles for resolution of curriculum problems. Designing Effective Courses. This course examines techniques and methods of effective course design and implementation. Topics covered include motivation, consultation, instructional strategies, and student assessment.
Decision Making in Curriculum and Instruction. This course examines the roles of curriculum designers and instructors in the educational decision-making process. Students analyze the underlying assumptions and research supporting various teaching and design practices. Students will create a curriculum design project integrating concepts and skills gained throughout this program. AIU Online's accelerated M.Ed. program can be completed in as little as 10 months.

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Master's (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. Courses required to complete the M.Ed. in Instructional Technology include:
Instructional Technology. This course introduces students to foundational concepts and skills for personal and professional use of technology, including productivity software. This course explores instructional technology, including definition and components of design and development. The use of technology in the classroom as well as distance learning is covered.
Computer-Mediated Learning Environments. The course examines the use of computer-meditated learning environments in classroom, lab and distributed learning contexts. Students will work on specific projects related to their field of practice, creating computer-based instructional materials reflecting problem definition, learner analysis, objectives specification, criterion tests, construction, strategies selection, formative validation, and evaluation. Attention is given to ethical and legal issues regarding the appropriate use of copyrighted material.
Online Learning: Theory and Practice. This course explores the organization, development, and delivery of distance learning programs. Additionally, it explores course logistics, technology applications, and student management systems. Students engage in discourse with instructors, peers, and other experts while creating Internet resources to be used in their own educational settings. By the end of the course, students will have an electronic portfolio of their work and be prepared to assume leadership roles within their specific contexts related to technology.
AIU Online's accelerated Online Masters Degree in Instructional Technology program can be completed in as little as 10 months.

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Master's (M.Ed.) - Leadership in Educational Organizations

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.
Courses required to complete the M. Ed. in Leadership of Educational Organizations include:
Leading Educational Organizations. This course will examine contemporary leadership theory and its applications in current education services as well as workplace learning and performance settings. This course is designed to prepare students for operational and strategic leadership.
Human Resource Planning and Evaluation. The course examines the processes of human resource planning in educational organizations, including recruitment and selection, training and development, motivation, and performance appraisals. It provides an overview of human resource administration as well as addresses evaluation, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Educational Planning and Development. This course provides a view of leadership responsibilities in planning and developing new educational programs, products, and services. Students will examine processes and issues related to change management, including changes involving technology. The course offers an opportunity for students to consider how educational leaders introduce and implement new educational programs, products, and services in an organization.
AIU Online's accelerated M.Ed. program with a concentration in Leadership of Educational Organizations can be completed in as little as 10 months.
The Master of Education degree with a concentration in Leadership of Educational Organizations 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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Bachelor's (BIT) - Information Technology

The AIU Online Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology provides students with the relevant, up-to-date knowledge to pursue exciting, in demand IT careers. This curriculum focuses on the development of appropriate business and programming skills, the use of networks, education in data administration and the completion of IT projects.
Concentrations in Network Administration, Programming or Computer Systems empower students to self-direct their degree program in a specific area of interest.
AIU Online's BIT curriculum has been created to seamlessly transition students who have completed their Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems.
This accelerated Bachelor's degree in Information Technology can put students on the fast track to advancing or starting their careers in IT. Entrance into the program requires completion of an Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, or equivalency.
Unlike the text-based lectures offered at other institutions, AIU Online's course delivery system incorporates Flash technology and rich, interactive multimedia. This enables students to interact with classmates and professors via email and real-time chat sessions and complete interesting group projects with classmates. It also makes it conveniently possible to rewind, fast-forward or pause course materials, similar to a digital video recorder. Coursework required to complete the Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology includes:

Concepts in Information Technology
Analytical Approaches to Information Technology
Relational Database Management System Implementation
Introduction to Networks
Programming Concepts
Application Development
Data-Connected Applications

Entrance into this nontraditional, online BIT Degree requires completion of an Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, or equivalency. A student that has met the equivalency requirements will have completed a minimum of 48 credits of General Education and 42 credits of electives.
Applicants who do not possess a completed associate degree from an accredited institution at entrance will have their transfer college credited evaluated by an Articulation Coordinator. In addition to college credit earned at an accredited postsecondary institution, the following can also be evaluated for associate-level credit equivalency: Standardized Assessment (CLEP, DSST, AP) Course Challenge Examinations Professional Training or Certification Credit/Experiential Learning Military Credit/MOS

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Bachelor's (BIT) - Computer Systems

IT will continue to be one of the most rapidly expanding sectors of the job market, based upon U.S. Department of Labor statistics. AIU Online's Bachelor of IT degree with a concentration in Computer Systems is designed to help students launch successful careers in this always exciting, ever-changing field.
The focus of the concentration in Computer Systems is to ensure students:

Learn and apply the basics of collaborative learning and project management skills to teamwork throughout the program.
Understand the foundational operating systems knowledge for Windows 2000, Unix and Linux operating systems.
Explain the primary components of a network.
Configure and troubleshoot a network operating system.
Learn the principles of programming using HTML to design simple web pages.
Demonstrate an ability to program for database connectivity and deploy an application over a network.
Understand and apply the principles of object-oriented programming for web applications.
Create secure, scalable active web sites.

Develop queries, forms and reports in Microsoft Access database using SQL.

Understand and execute the basic tools and concepts of administering and Oracle database.

Among the courses required to complete the BIT degree with a concentration in Computer Systems are:

Database Design

Network Operating System Administration

Advanced Web Application Development

Entrance into this non-traditional, online BIT Degree program requires completion of an Associate of Science, Associate of Arts or its equivalency. A student whom has met the equivalency requirements will have completed a minimum of 48 credits in General Education courses and 42 credits of electives.
Applicants not meeting these requirements may have their transferred college credits evaluated by the Student Academic Affairs Department. The following may also be evaluated for Associate-level equivalency:

Standardized Assessment (CLEP, DSST, AP)
Course Challenge Examinations
Professional Training or Certification Credit/Experiential Learning
Military Credit/MOS

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Bachelor's (BIT) - Network Administration

AIU Online's Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology provides students with the development of appropriate business and programming skills, the use of networks, education in data administration and the completion of IT projects. This online degree program would definitely be the next logical step for students who have completed AIU Online's Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems.
Careers in Information Technology are expected to increase dramatically by the year 2010, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. In fact, Network Administrator is projected to be one of the top-10 in-demand occupations over this period.
AIU Online's Bachelor's in Information Technology, with a concentration in Network Administration, is designed to help graduates take advantage of this employment trend.
The main objectives of the BIT Network Administration degree are to prepare students to:

Identify various hardware components and network topologies.
Describe protocols at the different layers of the OSI model and explain their functionality.
Discuss how to implement, manage and maintain network configuration.
Explain how to set up and manage users and resource.
Discuss how to monitor and optimize system performance and reliability.
Identify and troubleshoot symptoms network problems.
Explain security concepts for various types of networks.
Describe the basic concepts of wireless and mobile networks.
Explain mobile information management concepts.
Research emerging technologies in networking.

Computer Networks
Computer Network Administration
Wireless Networking

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Bachelor's (BIT) - Programming

AIU Online's Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology provides students with the development of appropriate business and programming skills, the use of networks, education in data administration and the completion of IT projects. This online degree program would definitely be the next logical step for students who have completed AIU Online's Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems.
Careers in Information Technology are expected to increase dramatically by the year 2010, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. In fact, 8 of the top 10 fastest-growing occupations include software engineering, desktop publishing, network administrators data communications, systems analysts and other top jobs in the Tech sector. What all of these interesting fields have in common is that they require qualified, industry-current Programmers to fill critical positions.
AIU Online's Bachelor's in Information Technology, with a concentration in Programming, is designed to help graduates take advantage of this employment trend. The main objectives of the BIT Programming degree are to prepare students to:

Build a dynamic user interface and content using data driven objects.
Extract, modify and insert data through a web interface.
Apply project management principles to software projects.
Use the requirements process to develop software specifications.
Employ design architecture to design software.
Write test plans and test cases.
Develop test documentation.
Advanced Web Application Development
Software Engineering Methodologies
Software Testing

Standardized Assessment (CLEP, DSST, AP)
Course Challenge Examinations
Professional Training or Certification Credit/Experiential Learning
Military Credit/MOS

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Master's (MIT) - Information Technology

AIU Online Master's Degree in Information Technology with a concentration in Internet Security was designed for career-minded students with the desire to quickly reach the peaks of their professions. This accelerated online degree program can be completed in as little as 10 months.
This team-based program 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 job market. The flexible curriculum is based on market demand and is designed to keep pace with changing technologies.
In addition, the Master's 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 market.
This curriculum integrates 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. Students will take courses covering:

Information Systems
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