Schools & Programs
Overview
At IAU, the curriculum is designed by integrating contemporary business practices into a classroom format. As a student, you can be confident that the training and education you receive will be practical and applicable in the professional world, benefiting from the expertise of industry professionals. IAU is comprised of two departments: the School of Business and the School of Arts & Sciences
School of Business
The School of Business offers Associate, Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate degree programs designed to develop the critical, analytical, and communication skills essential for the business executives of tomorrow. These programs leverage the most advanced theories, applications, and educational tools available today.
IAU faculty envision graduates as individuals equipped with a comprehensive skill set to maximize U.S. competitiveness and effectively navigate the challenges of an evolving international, economic, legal, social, political, and technological landscape.
Undergraduate Programs
In the business world, you will face important decisions every day. That’s why our undergraduate business degrees are designed to prepare you for today’s competitive environment by teaching frameworks and techniques to simplify decision-making.
Our undergraduate business programs cover the core principles of business and their real-world applications. Students fulfill general education requirements, choose from a wide range of elective courses, and pursue specialized departmental concentrations. Our curriculum incorporates the latest business intelligence and innovative virtual learning tools. Additionally, our faculty members, who hold advanced degrees and are experienced professionals, provide insights on navigating the rapidly changing business landscape.
Graduate Programs
You have the talent and energy to achieve your career dreams. Now you need a top-tier business education to develop the knowledge, skills, and insights to lead your organization to success in a dynamic, technological, and global environment. A graduate degree from IAU will expand your horizons and enhance your career. Our Master’s programs are designed to prepare you for the fast-evolving global business landscape. You will have opportunities to sharpen your decision-making and leadership skills in a collaborative team environment.
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School of Arts & Sciences
The School of Arts & Sciences offers the general education courses that are required for the undergraduate degree programs, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Undergraduate and Graduate Pathway Programs.
IAU seeks to provide its students with an education rich in diverse experiences and perspectives. Such an education is intended to provide students with knowledge and perspectives fostering adaptability and flexibility in a changing world, as well as enhancing students’ understanding of, and tolerance for, differences among peoples.
The coursework is considered foundational and meant to ground students in various disciplines before advancing to their major field of study. The program has required courses which provide students with a broad educational foundation through exposure to diverse disciplines, including the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics, and the arts; and the development of intellectual skills, such as critical thinking and communication.
The School of Arts & Sciences also offers English language classes and programs to nonnative speakers of English to help them succeed in college, at their jobs, and in the community. Students can take classes at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels.
Adult students from all cultures and educational backgrounds may enroll in our ESL classes and programs in order to improve their English to accomplish their own unique English goal. Some students take ESL classes to improve their English to succeed in other college courses, some take classes to find or keep a job, and some take classes to improve their communication with their family, neighbors, co-workers and community. The ESL Department is here to help students with all of their needs.