School of Business and Economics

iThe School of Business and Economics allows aspiring and practicing professionals, managers, and entrepreneurs in the private and public sectors to complete a self-paced distance learning degree program of the highest academic standard. The foundational axis of such a philosophy lies upon self-actualized knowledge and information, with no room for absoluteness, which is embedded into a distance learning system based on Andragogy and Omnology.

The ultimate goal of this paradigm is to empower learners and help them take advantage of the enormous array of resources from the world environment to eliminate the current continuum of poverty and limitations. Students may focus their studies on developing and continuously improving critical analysis, problem-solving, creativity, and effective communication.

The School of Business and Economics brings a new age for distance learning closer to home for many busy professionals worldwide. Degree programs are designed for those students whose professional experience has been in business, marketing, administration, economics, finance, and management (Other available programs).

The School of Business and Economics grants professionals various practices to conduct a distance learning degree program of the highest academic integrity. Students have the tremendous opportunity to embark on a unique and resourceful journey towards higher education.

Principal Objectives

The primary goal of this extraordinary program is to encourage learners of all sorts to take advantage of the plethora of resources from the present-day reality of society.

Students will be immersed in an academic environment that teaches the continual development and improvement of critical analysis skills for the sake of abolishing the current cycle of poverty and limitations.

The Future of Education is Here

Creative thinking and problem-solving will have a prominent role in students’ academic experience and practical communicative skills.

The School of Business and Economics is empowering the future of the digital age through its distance learning programs. Professionals looking to pursue higher education may do so from the comfort of their own homes.

The Advantages of Distance Learning

Education has evolved at a faster rate than ever before. The digital age has made it possible for students to learn whenever and wherever they desire. Online education is entirely accessible, enabling learners to study from anywhere in the world.

The virtual classroom thrives anywhere there’s an internet connection. A customized learning experience is the healthiest option for hardworking professionals interested in advancing their knowledge in whatever field they choose.

Distance learning is incredibly flexible, aligning smoothly with the busy lives of hardworking professionals. Through online courses, students can save time without neglecting their education in the process.

The Limits of Traditional Education

Attending in-person classes can be a hassle, and Online learning abolishes the need to commute to class. Distance education helps students build on their technical skills. The School of Business and Economics focuses on ingenious techniques to expand its student’s potential.

Degree Programs

Such a university flourishes on the success of its remarkable students. Through their innovation, dedication, and intelligence, The School of Business and Economics finds its success.

Consider the possibilities of a system built on integrity and commendable ethics.

Areas of Study

The School of Business and Economics is home to many respected disciplines. From international marketing to business management, the possibilities are endless. More areas of study include:

Business in Cosmetology
Costal Management
Ecotourism
Environmental Management
Fashion Design and Textiles
International Marketing
International Marketing
Management of Sports Entities
Sports Marketing
Sustainable Tourism
Web Design and Digital Art
Computer Security
Business Management in Farmers
Tourism services management
Interior Design
Design of Jewelry and Goldwork
Radio and Television Production
Virtual Archivology
Degree Nanotechnology
Doctoral Organizational Diversity

These programs were created to meet the needs of working professionals through a method most other distance learning strategies haven’t hacked.

Bachelor’s Program
The online Bachelor’s program was uniquely designed to meet each student’s needs. The candidate choosing this route will advance their discipline to the Bachelor’s level on their own time.

The candidate is encouraged to select courses, research materials, webinars, optional assignments, and books found at the AIU online library and the Merlin Media Center based on their need to understand their professional field better.

Master’s Program
The program is custom-made, allowing each student to select peer-reviewed journal articles, books, research textbooks, webinars, and other academic materials that suit their personal learning needs. The open learning curriculum practiced at AIU ensures students have a wealth of knowledge not subject to the limitations of a standardized curriculum. The program was formulated to help candidates meet their personal and professional goals.

Doctoral Program (PhD)
All of the Doctoral programs under The School of Business and Economics prepare students for advanced work in teaching, research, and administration.

This program goes beyond the limits of the Master’s degree, motivating professionals who’ve achieved this level of education to continue growing their knowledge.

The Future of Business and Economics

Business and Economics are one of the fastest-growing jobs, careers, and opportunities. The field of business is diverse, and many different jobs can be done with a business degree. It is crucial to understand how business works not just because you may want to run your own company one day but also because you work for a business and interact with other businesses every day.

Economics is a popular major among college students, with many pursuing it as part of an MBA program. This subject involves the study of choices—those of individuals, businesses, governments, and societies and how they choose to spend their time and money and otherwise allocate their resources. Many people see economics as the study of money and markets.

The Journey to Success

The School of Business and Economics relies heavily on these values to ensure the academic success of its students.

The Future of Education

LIn an article by Diana El-Azar in the World Economic Forum, post-pandemic the world of academia has to change drastically to meet the needs of today’s students. Atlantic International University prides itself on staying current with the needs and requirements of students today.

Higher education is changing fast, and the pace of change will only accelerate in the decades to come.
Among the trends that will shape higher education in the future are:

Students are learning from everywhere. The traditional classroom setting can be restrictive, but it is increasingly becoming a place where students interact with their peers and teachers and do active learning. Students access online lectures, readings, quizzes, and other resources outside of class.

It is replacing lectures with active learning. Active learning is much more effective than passive listening to lectures. It includes all forms of student participation in activities that promote learning — small group discussions, simulations, case studies, role-playing, and more.

We are teaching skills that remain relevant in a changing world. Today, higher education focuses on learning facts and knowledge, which is easy to convey using lectures. However, those facts will soon become obsolete as technology disrupts every industry and profession. What’s needed instead are skills that remain relevant even as the world changes — critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration.

We are using formative assessments instead of high-stake exams. Today, students are evaluated using high-stakes tests such as final exams to determine grades at the end of a course or term. This often motivates students to study for the sake of the exam rather than truly understand the course material.

Technology, Tools and Resources at the University Virtual Campus

The Virtual Campus integrates the community at Atlantic International University with more than 25 unique tools to ensure the development, growth, motivation and inspiration to reach each student’s full potential. While we develop students to become a University of One, students are not isolated. They are part of a community brought together via technologies and collaborative tools such as MYAIU, AIULink, AIUTV, Curriculum Builder Tool, Merlin Media Center, CampusAPP, Live and archived Webinars, Virtual Conferences, Live Chats, Virtual Laboratories, the Language Center and a support system of Tutors, Academic Advisors, staff and fellow AIU Alumni. For example, on AIULink, our “on campus” social media platform, one can connect with AIU colleagues based on their location, major, research areas, industry, skills, place of work etc. Access over 105,000 AIU created academic contents on Merlin Media Center. Access your University program and resources on the go on the AIU Campus APP available in Android and iOS. Share your unique story with others and learn the 13 elements beyond academics that contribute to the improvement of the human condition and personal growth. These and other tools and resources enhance the student experience and make the AIU distance learning university program into one of the best university degree programs for professionals.

Four Pillars of Success

The AIU Virtual Campus and its embedded Technologies facilitate student advancement and form the first of four pillars supporting the institutional manifest. The Academic Department and student support team members who guide, motivate and mentor students provide the second. The third pillar is the innovative structure of the program, in particular Phase 1 and 2 which transforms students into a University of One during the first 3 months of the academic journey. Here, students take a leading role in the determination of the content of the program because it will increase deep learning, emotional involvement and a real desire to learn. The clear definition of their personal and professional aspirations during the start of the program is vital so that their educational journey can become a bridge to those aspirations. There is an ongoing de-emphasis of the need for a degree to prosper and advance professionally; instead skills, abilities and practical knowledge are gaining greater value and Phase 1 & 2 of the AIU degree program address these tendencies through an open curriculum design that is unique to each student. Finally, the fourth pillar is a commitment to human rights and to contribute positively to society which is the purpose of the AIU Pledge. There is a need to have inspired motivated students that contribute to society and to solve its many challenges. Little emphasis is given to this in a traditional curriculum as there is no place for it or overarching link between courses. AIU’s innovative academic programs seek to provide the conditions in which its students can fill that need.

History of AIU - A pioneer over 24 years in the future of Education

Over the past 40 years an accelerating trend towards the democratization of knowledge, omniology, open learning, personalization of the curriculum as a part of andragogy has persisted. In 1979 a group of educators, business men, and human resource professionals witnessing the lack of hands-on relevant experience in their employees formulated the vision to fill this void in adult education. Through andragogy they created a university that allows the student to develop the skills they need, not an obsolete curriculum that is imposed.

Since its incorporation in 1998 Atlantic International University has pioneered an innovative and disruptive yet sustainable approach to higher education programs, recognizing that: education is a human right, each student is unique and unrepeatable as should be their academic journey, technology and innovation are key for a sustainable model of higher education, and that individuals seek empowerment, happiness, fulfillment, and purpose yet in general lack a mechanism to pursue it.

Difference Makers and Notable Alumni

Today, AIU has more than ten thousand alumni from over one-hundred eighty countries making it one of the most diverse networks of international alumni. Notable alumni range from two presidents to university directors to UN representatives to senior executives in the private & public sectors as well as fortune 500 companies. The university’s educational philosophy and methods have received international recognition and earned it Premier status with ASIC, an international accrediting agency that evaluates hundreds of universities and educational institutions worldwide. AIU’s various partnerships and academic collaborations have helped transform educational methodologies at other colleges and universities. By bringing innovation, technology and modernizing the educational methodology delivered to adult students we are helping to transform higher education beyond our own institution. AIU’s goal remains focused on creating innovative thinkers through andragogy, who uphold human rights and sustainable development initiatives to create a world full of life, opportunities and wealth in all aspects of our lives. All of AIU’s Directors, Staff and Academic Advisors are devoted to their student’s exponential growth through AIU to create a life full of abundance for themselves, their families, communities, country and the world.

Technology, Tools and Resources at the University Virtual Campus