American InterContinental University Online
Also referred to as: AIU Online , AIU
Main Campus:
5550 Prairie Stone Parkway, Suite 600
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
847-851-5000
About American InterContinental University Online
An international university with close to 50,000 graduates worldwide, American InterContinental University Online (AIU Online) is the accredited online college of American InterContinental University. Students are given the opportunity to obtain an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in a range of degree programs that cover today's most expanding fields.
Many AIU graduates come from minority populations. Diverse Issues in Higher Education Journal reports that more African Americans graduated with degree in business from AIU online in 2005-06 than any other American university. AIU also ranked number one for the number of Hispanic American master's graduates in computer and information sciences and number two for associate degrees across all disciplines for African Americans.
Distance Learning Enrollment: 22,173 students Financial Aid For Online Students: Yes Average Cost Per Online Course: N/A
Distance learning students have access toAcademic Advising, Bookstore, Career Placement Assistance, E-Mail Services, Library Services, Tutoring
Sector: Private for-profit- 4-year or above Religious Affiliation:None HBCU:No Highest Degree Offered: Master's Academic Calendar:Quarter Accredited By: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Distance Learning Web Site: http://www.aiuonline.edu
Web Site: N/A
Financial Aid Site: http://www.aiuonline.edu/financial_aid/
Online Learning Programs at American InterContinental University Online
AIU Online offers online degree programs in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Education, Healthcare Management, Information Technology, Marketing, and Visual Communication at associates and master's levels. Courses are designed with web technology so sophisticated that students have total access to a virtual university, including an online library and all campus resources. The interactivity of AIU's courses creates a rich experience for students including multimedia presentations. Students have complete control over their learning time and pace and are able to print the lectures, fast forward, or rewind them.
What's Unique at American InterContinental University Online
AIU offers support services to its students through its Online Learning Center. The Center provides a variety of opportunities for students to augment their studies such as free Online Learning Labs. These Labs are study sessions in English, math, art, design, spreadsheet software, and presentation software. Real-time, one-on-one tutoring through the Center is also available directly from AIU faculty. To emphasize their commitment to their student body, AIU faculty designed a variety of websites called AIU Community websites. These sites promote communication between students, graduates and other users who have mutual interests. The Educator 2 Educator site encourages interaction between teachers, administrators, and other educators. The Marketing Scene creates a portal for professionals and consumers to exchange ideas about advertising, and public relations related topics.
