AIU is a university that has turned teaching norms on their heads. Being one of the younger universities, being established in 1998, the university evolved out of the growing era of technology. Therefore, AIU is tapped into advancements in teaching, including the use of technology, as a part of their non-traditional approach.
Being exclusively online, the university has no classrooms and does not require attendance. AIU places the responsibility in the student’s hands, incorporating what they have called a ‘self-instruction’ approach, wherein the student will complete their studies as a part of an experiential learning process, with only some guidance.
Each student’s curriculum is said to be developed to cater to each student uniquely, based on the circumstances surrounding their studies. As such, the degrees are also developed to be more flexible, and to be completed much faster.
The university offers Bachelor’s, Masters, and Doctorates in Arts, Business Administration, and Science, whilst also issuing Certificate, Associate, and Post-Doctorate programmes.
Bachelor’s
- Bachelor of Arts courses include: Adult Education, American History, Anthropology, Bioethics, Communications, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Education, Educational Administration, English Literature, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Health Care Administration, Humanities, Information Systems, Interior Design, International Relations, Journalism, Legal Studies, Logistics, Management Information Systems, Mass Media and Communication, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Administration, Project Management, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Sports Management, Technical Writing, Theatre, Theology, Travel and Tourism,Tourism Planning and Development, Visual and Performing Arts
- Bachelor of Business Administration courses include: Accounting, Advertising, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, Business Communication, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Statistics, Web Design
- Bachelor of Science courses include: Animation, Agriculture, Architecture, Biology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Hygiene and Safety Engineering, Industrial Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Nutrition Science, Physical Education, Renewable Energy, Sport Science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications
Masters
- Masters of Arts courses include: Communications, Education, Health Care Administration, Information Systems, Interior Design, International Relations, Journalism, Legal Studies, Public Administration, Sociology
- Master of Business Administration courses include: Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, Project Management
- Master of Sciences courses include: Architecture, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Systems, Electrical Engineering, Hazardous Materials, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Physical Education, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Nutrition Science, Psychology, Telecommunications
Doctorate
- Doctor of Arts courses include: Communications, Educational Administration, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, Interior Design, International Relations, Journalism, Legal Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology
- Doctor of Business Administration courses include: Accounting, Advertising, Business Administration, Business Finance, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Human Resources Management, Information Systems, Maritime Management, Marketing, Project Management
- Doctor of Science courses include: Architecture, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Safety, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Education, Public Health, Telecommunications, Renewable Energy
In addition to these degree options, the Certificate, Associate and Postdoctoral programmes also have some of these courses available for study.
For more information about the university, its unique approach, and what it has to offer, visit their website.
