American InterContinental University Los Angeles Campus
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American InterContinental University Los Angeles Campus is a location of American InterContinental University
American InterContinental University
American InterContinental University, commonly called AIU, is an international for-profit university with open admissions owned by Career Education Corporation ....



Effective February 19, 2008, American InterContinental University in Los Angeles is no longer accepting new student applications.
http://la.aiuniv.edu/request_info/

Location: 12655 W. Jefferson Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90066

Phone: 1.888.594.9888

Website: AIU Los Angeles

Facility: AIU is located in a six-story, 93000 square feet (8,640 m²) learning facility featuring modern technology, media equipment and industry-current learning labs.

Programs: AIU offers Bachelor’s degree programs in Business Administration, Information Technology
Information technology
Information technology is the acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical information by a microelectronics-based combination of computing and telecommunications...

, Criminal Justice
Criminal justice
Criminal Justice is the system of practices and institutions of governments directed at upholding social control, deterring and mitigating crime, or sanctioning those who violate laws with criminal penalties and rehabilitation efforts...

, Visual Communications, Media Production, Interior Design
Interior design
Interior design describes a group of various yet related projects that involve turning an interior space into an effective setting for the range of human activities are to take place there. An interior designer is someone who conducts such projects...

 and Fashion Design and Marketing. Master’s degree programs include Business Administration, Information Technology
Information technology
Information technology is the acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical information by a microelectronics-based combination of computing and telecommunications...

 and Education in Instructional Technology
Instructional technology
In education, instructional technology is "the theory and practice ofdesign, development, utilization, management, and evaluation of processes and resources for learning," according to the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Definitions and Terminology Committee...

.

Program Delivery: Small classes and programs designed to foster individual goal and learning styles, such as the following:

• An Associate's degree program in as little as 18 months

• A Bachelor's degree program in as little as 36 months

• A Master’s degree program in as little as 12 months

• Flexible day and evening schedules

• “Weekend University,” for master’s degree programs

Teaching Philosophy: AIU offers students practical-application courses focused on careers in established industries combining a strong foundation of general education with current, industry-specific technologies that are directly career applicable. Instructors with advanced degrees bring situation-specific relevance to every course, helping to ensure that students are prepared for real-life challenges when they graduate.

Student Support: AIU cultivates a culturally diverse environment, including programs to study abroad
Study abroad
Studying abroad is the act of a student pursuing educational opportunities in a country other than one's own. This can include primary, secondary and post-secondary students...

 as well as other services including:

• Clubs and activities for students to share interests

• Career services

• Tutoring

• Financial aid available for those who qualify

Other Locations: Buckhead
Buckhead (Atlanta)
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 and Dunwoody in Atlanta; Weston
Weston, Florida
Weston is a suburb of South Florida located in Broward County, Florida, USA. Established as a city in 1996, much of the community was developed by Arvida/JMB Realty and is located near the western developmental boundary of Broward County. It is the most western city in Broward County, and its...

, FL.; Houston; Dubai
Dubai
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...

, United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...

; London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...

; and AIU Online in Hoffman Estates, IL

Accreditation: AIU Los Angeles is a branch campus of American InterContinental University, Atlanta, Georgia. American InterContinental University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees. This umbrella accreditation includes all approved branch campuses of the University, including AIU Los Angeles.

Career-oriented Programs and Unique Teaching Approach Prepare Students for Real World Jobs

New programs include a concentration in Entertainment and Sports Marketing (Bachelor of Business Administration)

Today’s professional environment moves faster than ever, and success depends upon having industry-current skills and proficiency in the most sought-after fields. American InterContinental University
American InterContinental University
American InterContinental University, commonly called AIU, is an international for-profit university with open admissions owned by Career Education Corporation ....

 (AIU) in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...

 is an innovative institution of higher learning designed for students who are focused on pursuing careers in a variety of modern and conventional industries. In contrast to traditional universities, where real-world application typically takes a back seat to theoretical studies, AIU not only provides a foundation in general education, but also combines it with current industry-specific technologies and programs that are directly applicable to today’s careers.

Degree Programs Prepare Students For Professional Opportunities

AIU offers Bachelor’s degree programs in Business Administration, Information Technology
Information technology
Information technology is the acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination of vocal, pictorial, textual and numerical information by a microelectronics-based combination of computing and telecommunications...

, Criminal Justice
Criminal justice
Criminal Justice is the system of practices and institutions of governments directed at upholding social control, deterring and mitigating crime, or sanctioning those who violate laws with criminal penalties and rehabilitation efforts...

, Visual Communications, Media Production, Interior Design
Interior design
Interior design describes a group of various yet related projects that involve turning an interior space into an effective setting for the range of human activities are to take place there. An interior designer is someone who conducts such projects...

 and Fashion Design and Marketing. The University’s newest offering is a concentration in Entertainment and Sports Marketing (Bachelor of Business Administration), which provides the basic skills necessary to begin a career in this popular field.
Master’s degree programs include Business Administration, Information Technology and Education in Instructional Technology.

A Tailored Approach Meets Unique Requirements

AIU’s philosophy of fostering individual goals and accommodating all styles of learning is reflected in small class sizes and programs that encourage personal attention to help ensure that students can progress at their own pace.

For example, AIU offers a Bachelor’s degree program that can be completed in as little as 36 months and a Master’s degree program that can be completed in as few as 12 months. Flexible day, evening and weekend schedules, including “Weekend University” for Master’s degree programs, allow students to work while advancing their education.

AIU believes in building ongoing associations with the local business community. The University’s Education Partners Program focuses on career-education degree programs that are customized for working adults. Education partners can offer their current employees career-development courses through AIU, while they get to know AIU as a source of future talent.

AIU nurtures a culturally diverse environment, drawing students from various nations and providing opportunities for study abroad
Study abroad
Studying abroad is the act of a student pursuing educational opportunities in a country other than one's own. This can include primary, secondary and post-secondary students...

 programs. AIU clubs and activities encourage students to establish relationships with others who share the same passions. Student support services include career guidance and tutoring. Our student activities program strengthens student socialization, leadership, and teamwork skills and offers encouragement to those who are making a transition to university life.

Los Angeles Location

Operating in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...

since 1982, the 93000 square feet (8,640 m²), six-story learning facility features modern technology, media equipment and industry-current learning labs.
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