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

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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.

Associate of Arts in Business Administration (AABA) in Healthcare Administration

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This degree program combines the real-world business skills taught in our Associate of Arts in Business Administration 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 with a concentration in Healthcare Administration will have acquired an up-to-date knowledge that can help prepare them to pursue career opportunities such as: Admitting Clerk, Patient Services Representative, Healthcare Supply Coordinator, Front Office Medical Assistant, Medical Records Clerk and many other in-demand professions.

Some of the courses required to complete the AABA in Healthcare Administration include:

• Medical Terminology
• Medical Office Procedures
• Medical Records

Associate of Arts in Business Administration (AABA) in Medical Coding and Billing

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As a generation of Baby Boomers continues to age, the healthcare industry is expanding to meet the demand for qualified professionals with real-world knowledge and skills. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, technicians will be needed to enter patient information into computer databases to comply with Federal legislation mandating the use of electronic patient records. Professionals with a strong background in medical coding are expected to be in particularly high demand.

The concentration in medical coding and billing combines a broad base of fundamental business courses and general education requirements with career-relevant coursework relating to the modern healthcare industry. This real-world AABA degree program includes three concentration courses:

• Introduction to ICD Classification and Reimbursement
• Introduction to Coding and Billing
• Fundamentals of Healthcare Technology

Successful graduates of this program will have acquired the industry-current knowledge and skills to pursue a diverse range of career opportunities, including medical records specialist, patient services coordinator, healthcare technician, insurance verification representative and many others.

Interested students should also know that courses in this AABA program are taught by industry-experienced instructors with career-relevant knowledge in the fields they teach, making this an appropriate course of study for future-focused healthcare professionals striving to build credentials that can help them take advantage of real-world career opportunities in the growing and dynamic healthcare industry.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Healthcare Management Degree Completion Program

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This online Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Management degree completion program gives you the springboard you need to help further your current career potential or to provide you with the skill development you need to pursue new career opportunities.

The BBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management degree completion program helps position you for career opportunities 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 with a concentration in Healthcare Management degree completion program 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 with a concentration in Healthcare Management degree completion program combines a core education in business with general education studies and focuses on critical topics in healthcare management. After this foundation is laid, students complete their BBA degree by taking an in-depth look in healthcare business, management and healthcare marketing.

Some of the courses in the BBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management degree completion program include:

• 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

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Management

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AIU Online's Master of Business Administration with a concentration 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 help accelerate your career opportunities in the field of healthcare management. The 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 with a concentration in Healthcare Management online in as little as 10 months.

AIU Online's MBA with a concentration 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 48-credit program prepares students for senior managerial positions in healthcare management.

Take a look at some of the courses for the MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management:

• Systems in Healthcare
• Economics for the Global Manager
• Global Financial Management
• Business Research for Decision Making
• Leadership & Ethics for Managers
• Strategic Management
• A Managerial Approach to Marketing
• Health Policy

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