Thread: Anyone having idea/experience about Atlantic International University

Hi,everyone,while surfing about Online universities,went through the site of Atlantic International University.When i contacted those ppl ,i got the following reply about accreditation.I m not fully aware of US accreditation system so i m not able to understand fully.Any one ving experience or knowledge regarding tht particular university ,plz comment .Also ll it be a wise idea to get a degree from such type of university.here s link for the university. www.aiu.edu

Thts the reply from Atlantic international University

AIU can provide graduates with International recognition of their Diplomas by the way of securing an Authentication from the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C; which facilitates its authenticity and International Recognition. The authentication from the US Department of State is a process that we notarize, certify and ultimately bind a letter (permanently with a metal ring) to your graduation documents. The letter of Authentication will be signed by the US Secretary of State and confirms the authenticity of the documentation it is affixed to.

plz read the info stated above n comment.thanks n regards.

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Originally Posted by passionate

Hi,everyone,while surfing about Online universities,went through the site of Atlantic International University.When i contacted those ppl ,i got the following reply about accreditation.I m not fully aware of US accreditation system so i m not able to understand fully.Any one ving experience or knowledge regarding tht particular university ,plz comment .Also ll it be a wise idea to get a degree from such type of university.here s link for the university. www.aiu.edu

Thts the reply from Atlantic international University

AIU can provide graduates with International recognition of their Diplomas by the way of securing an Authentication from the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C; which facilitates its authenticity and International Recognition. The authentication from the US Department of State is a process that we notarize, certify and ultimately bind a letter (permanently with a metal ring) to your graduation documents. The letter of Authentication will be signed by the US Secretary of State and confirms the authenticity of the documentation it is affixed to.

plz read the info stated above n comment.thanks n regards.

hahhahah, U.S Department of State. Well, Atlantic International University is unaccredited institution in the United States. Their degree can be classified as Diploma Mill. They operate their business in Florida and Hawaii. Under the Oregon State 's it is illegal for using the degree from Atlantic International University. URL: http://www.osac.state.or.us/oda/unaccredited.aspx

	American InterContinental University Online American InterContinental University AIU offers Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees in all the following programs: business administration (MBA, marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, etc), criminal justice, computer science, information technology, healthcare administration, medical billing and coding, fine arts, and education. Special learning facilities include a learning resource center, art gallery, and computer labs. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

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Originally Posted by passionate

Hi,everyone,while surfing about Online universities,went through the site of Atlantic International University.When i contacted those ppl ,i got the following reply about accreditation.I m not fully aware of US accreditation system so i m not able to understand fully.Any one ving experience or knowledge regarding tht particular university ,plz comment .Also ll it be a wise idea to get a degree from such type of university.here s link for the university. www.aiu.edu

Thts the reply from Atlantic international University

AIU can provide graduates with International recognition of their Diplomas by the way of securing an Authentication from the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C; which facilitates its authenticity and International Recognition. The authentication from the US Department of State is a process that we notarize, certify and ultimately bind a letter (permanently with a metal ring) to your graduation documents. The letter of Authentication will be signed by the US Secretary of State and confirms the authenticity of the documentation it is affixed to.

plz read the info stated above n comment.thanks n regards.

Hi Passionate,

They are unaccredited as TEKMAN stated.

http://www.aiu.edu/Accreditation.html

Originally Posted by AIU WEBSITE

ATLANTIC INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY IS NOT ACCREDITED BY AN ACCREDITING AGENCY RECOGNIZED BY THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF EDUCATION.

	American InterContinental University Online American InterContinental University AIU offers Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees in all the following programs: business administration (MBA, marketing, finance, accounting, human resources, etc), criminal justice, computer science, information technology, healthcare administration, medical billing and coding, fine arts, and education. Special learning facilities include a learning resource center, art gallery, and computer labs. The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school.

hi,thanks very much both of u ve saved my 6000$ .By the way one more question,whts ur idea abt Andrew Jackson University.I m thinking of taking their MBA prgramme.Any comments ll be highly appreciated n thanks once again.

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Originally Posted by passionate

hi,thanks very much both of u ve saved my 6000$ .By the way one more question,whts ur idea abt Andrew Jackson University.I m thinking of taking their MBA prgramme.Any comments ll be highly appreciated n thanks once again.

Honestly, if I have money I don't go to AJU; however, I do if I want to save money. Now, most people have different situation such as finance, academia goal, and etc. Once again, if I am in your situation....I would choose Andrew Jackson University. Especially their sponsored tuition is really attracted me.

The only reason I don't want to go to AJU because I have MGI Bill (Military Veteran Reserve money for education ); therefore, I have choices which school I attend. In fact, I save it for my PhD degree. :)

I was born in Vietnam, and I know most of the countries in Asia that Money is not easy to earn. Therefore, saving as much as money as you can. Well, that is my two cents.

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AJU is nationally accredited and recognized by the Dept of Education .

the US is the only country that places such a high significance on accreditation.... depending on your personal and professional goals the difference between regional and national accreditation may not be of significance to you.

Based on my experience and goals this is not a big issue to me, AJU is one of my options for my MBA .

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thanks very much guys,yes money n age s the issue for me.If they would not have been i would ve rather gone for places such as Cornell ,Chicago etc.But at the age of 49 n working already as a manager i just need a masters degree to enchance my career growth,otherwise if i had taken this decision 15 yrs before i would never had gone for university like AJU.
Now one more question guys,if anybody could answer it,do degrees gained thru nationally accredited universities in US r recognized n accepted worldwide,n also can a degree from AJU can help me sometime, if i wouldlike to,get a job in Canada or even US.Any responses will be highly appreciated.

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Passionate: "Do degrees gained thru nationally accredited universities in US r recognized n accepted worldwide,n also can a degree from AJU can help me sometime, if i wouldlike to,get a job in Canada or even US."

Dear Passionate

When I surveyed university registrars and admissions officers in 2000, asking them if they accepted various categories of degrees "always" "usually" "sometimes" "rarely" or "never" the nationally accredited degrees were accepted "always" or "usually" by about 40%, and "rarely" or "never" by another 40%.

Some DETC-accredited schools have also had some or all their courses independently validated by the American Council on Education , and those courses have a higher acceptance rate. Andrew Jackson has not done that' I don't know why. (see detc.org)

John Bear, co-author of (among many other things) Bears' Guide to
the Best MBA Programs by Distance Learning

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Originally Posted by John Bear

Passionate: "Do degrees gained thru nationally accredited universities in US r recognized n accepted worldwide,n also can a degree from AJU can help me sometime, if i wouldlike to,get a job in Canada or even US."

Dear Passionate

When I surveyed university registrars and admissions officers in 2000, asking them if they accepted various categories of degrees "always" "usually" "sometimes" "rarely" or "never" the nationally accredited degrees were accepted "always" or "usually" by about 40%, and "rarely" or "never" by another 40%.

Some DETC-accredited schools have also had some or all their courses independently validated by the American Council on Education , and those courses have a higher acceptance rate. Andrew Jackson has not done that' I don't know why. (see detc.org)

John Bear, co-author of (among many other things) Bears' Guide to
the Best MBA Programs by Distance Learning

Dear John Bear,
thanks very much for the valuable info.As u must ve through knowledge abt MBA programmes ,could u plz tell me tht how employers take Exec MBA programme.Will it be a wise idea to take an Exec MBA programme or its better to take MBA only.thanks once again.

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"Executive MBA " vs. other kinds is just one of many factors to take into account, both when choosing an MBA program . . . and when job-seeking with one. Just over a year ago, the Chronicle of Higher Education (Aug. 2, 2007) ran an article headlined,
Companies and Business Students Differ on What Skills M.B.A. Programs Should Teach It began:

"A serious disconnect exists between what corporate recruiters want in their new M.B.A. hires and what business schools are teaching them, and students may be largely to blame, according to a report that will be released this week at a meeting of management scholars in Philadelphia. The report, by two assistant professors of management at DePaul University, concludes that recruiters want business schools to pay more attention to people-oriented skills like leadership and communication. Students, however, frequently complain that those "soft skills" won't get them jobs, and they're pressuring their business schools to focus instead on functional or technical content, the researchers say."

Things are murky.

Here is a list of factors to take into account (both for potential students and for HR people) when looking at an MBA . A lot can be written about each of these . . . and doing so is on my agenda for next year, when I revisit this out-of-print book.

1. Specialized vs. General (Generic MBA ; in health care; insurance, etc.)
2. Theoretical vs. Practical (How much math, Algebra? Calculus? etc.)
3. Cost
4. World View (international course content or US-focused)
5. Reputation
6. Ranking in US News, other rankers
7. Interactiveness with faculty, other students
8. Lockstep or flexible time
9. Exams: many, few, none
10. Exams: proctored, open book; objective, subjective, etc.
11. Writing: many papers, some, none.
12. Thesis or major paper required
13. Degree title (MBA , MA in Econ, MS in marketing , etc.)
14. Time involved (minimum, maximum)
15. Going on for a doctorate? Yes, no maybe
16. 100% on line/distance or less
17. Concession for prison, disabled, blind, A.D.D., other special needs
18. Language of study; language of exams.
19. Case study based (the Harvard model; all, some, none)
20. Accreditation: regional, national, AACSB, state approval, etc.
21. School in US or in other country.
22. School also has on-campus MBA or other programs as well, or not.
23. Executive MBA vs. other kinds
24. Credit for prior academic work: much, some, none.
25. Credit for career experience: much, some, none.
26. Cohort groups working together: yes, no, optional.

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I don't think you're going to find an better outline/breakdown anywhere. While Dr. Bear wrote this specifically in regard to MBA programs it could easily be adapted to the decision making process regarding enrollment in any degree program where multiple options exist.

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Originally Posted by Kizmet

I don't think you're going to find an better outline/breakdown anywhere. While Dr. Bear wrote this specifically in regard to MBA programs it could easily be adapted to the decision making process regarding enrollment in any degree program where multiple options exist.

Yes ,u r absolulety right,These suggeations by him r really very informative n highly valuable for me n I can t have better understanding of tht topic if he had nt explained me .I hope in future also I ll be able to have his professional n honest suggestions.Thanks once again Dr.Bear.