General Catalog 2013-14 - AIB College of Business

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General Catalog 2013-14 - AIB College of Business
General
Catalog
2013-14
Academic Calendar, General College Information, Degree Programs, Course Descriptions, Academic Information,
Activities/Athletics and Organizations, Admissions Information, Tuition and Fees, Financial Aid, Scholarships, and General Policies
800-444-1921
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
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INFORMATION
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I
ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE AND TUTORING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
ACADEMIC CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
ACADEMIC LOAD, SCHEDULES, AND ELECTIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ACADEMIC WARNING STATUS, SUSPENSION, AND PROBATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
ACCREDITATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
ACTIVITIES CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
AIB ADVANCEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
APPEARANCE POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
APPROVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
ATHLETICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
ATTENDANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
IOWA POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT ACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
IOWA SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION DISCLOSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
K
KAIB-TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
LOANS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
LOCATION AND FACILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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MISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
BLENDED LEARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
BOARD OF TRUSTEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
O
ONLINE CLASSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ORIENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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CAMPUS SECURITY AND CRIME REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
CAREER SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CHANGE OF MAJOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
COLLEGE HOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
COLLEGE JURISDICTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
COMMENCEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
COMPUTER NETWORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
CORPORATE FACILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
CREDIT EQUIVALENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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PERSISTENCE RATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
PRESIDENT'S CABINET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PRESIDENT'S LETTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
PRIVACY ACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
PROSPECTIVE STUDENT VISIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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RETURN OF FUNDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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DANTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
DEAN’S LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
DEGREE PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
DISABILITY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
DUAL CREDIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
SCHOLARSHIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
SEXUAL ABUSE POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
SOCIAL PROBATION AND SUSPENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
STATEMENT OF CIVILITY AND DIVERSITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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FINANCIAL AID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
FINANCIAL AID - OTHER TYPES OF ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
FOOD SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
TAXPAYER BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
TERM SYSTEM AND CREDIT HOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
TEST OUT OPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
TRANSFER OF CREDIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
TUITION AND FEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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GENERAL EDUCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
GENERAL POLICIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
GRADES AND GRADE POINT AVERAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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VALUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
VISION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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HEALTH AND PROPERTY INSURANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
HISTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
HONOR ROLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
HOUSING POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
HOUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASS OR COLLEGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Strategic, career-minded students striving toward a future in business make a
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
smart move in choosing AIB College of Business for their college experience.
FALL TERM 2013
Our practical approach to higher education combines formal learning with direct
Classes Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 9, 2013
applications in class and in the workplace. Students earn an Associate in Applied
Finals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 20-21, 2013
Science degree or a Bachelor of Science degree by attending convenient daytime
Fall Term Ends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 21, 2013
WINTER TERM 2013 - 2014
classes or completing popular online courses, or through blended learning
Classes Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 2, 2013
(evening and online). Flexible scheduling allows students to hold jobs while
Holiday Break. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 20, 2013-January 5, 2014
attending college to earn real paychecks and gain real-world experience.
AIB is located in the heart of Des Moines – Iowa’s capital city. The 20-acre campus
Classes Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 6, 2014
Class Make-up Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 25, 2014
Finals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 26-27, 2014
Winter Term Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 27, 2014
is just two miles from downtown, a business and cultural hub with an invigorating
SPRING TERM 2014
urban atmosphere and on ongoing schedule of entertainment and professional
Classes Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 10, 2014
events. This proximity enables AIB students to secure formal internships and
No Day Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 21, 2014
Finals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 21-22, 2014
part-time work at companies (large and small), nonprofit organizations or
Spring Term Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 22, 2014
governmental agencies.
SUMMER TERM 2014
Commencement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 8, 2014
The AIB faculty is comprised of outstanding professionals with established
Classes Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 9, 2014
workplace experience who are dedicated to exciting students about the learning
July 4th Holiday Break. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 3-6, 2014
process. They also focus on teaching practical and theoretical skills in the areas
Classes Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 7, 2014
Finals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 20-21, 2014
of leadership, critical and creative thinking, teamwork, professionalism, and
Summer Term Ends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 21, 2014
oral and written communications. Volunteering through structured community
FALL TERM 2014
engagement opportunities educates students in the practice of community
Classes Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 8, 2014
Class Make-up Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 18, 2014
service and involvement. The importance of high ethics and values are
Finals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 19-20, 2014
emphasized to students as they are groomed to become future business leaders.
Fall Term Ends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 20, 2014
WINTER TERM 2014 - 2015
We welcome you to visit AIB's beautiful hillside campus and learn more about
degree opportunities, student life, athletics and – most important – how an AIB
education translates into a rewarding career in business.
Classes Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 1, 2014
Holiday Break. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 19, 2014-January 4, 2015
Classes Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 5, 2015
Class Make-up Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 24, 2015
Finals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 25-26, 2015
Sincerely,
Winter Term Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 26, 2015
SPRING TERM 2015
Classes Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 9, 2015
No Day Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 6, 2015
Nancy Williams, President
Finals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 20-21, 2015
AIB Class of 1981
Spring Term Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 21, 2015
SUMMER TERM 2015
Commencement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 7, 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Degree Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Course Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Academic Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Activities/Athletics and Organizations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Admissions Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Tuition and Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Financial Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Scholarships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
General Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Classes Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 8, 2015
July 4th Holiday Break. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 2-5, 2015
Classes Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 6, 2015
Finals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 19-20, 2015
Summer Term Ends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 20, 2015
This catalog supersedes all previous editions as of September 1, 2013.
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
GENERAL INFORMATION
AIB College of Business is an
independent, coeducational, college of business
established under Chapter 504A of the Iowa
Nonprofit Corporation Act. The College is a taxexempt organization as described in Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code.
AIB is a single-campus college located in Des
Moines, Iowa. The College was founded in 1921.
AIB offers Associate in Applied Science degrees
and Bachelor of Science degrees in various
business majors.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Paul Brown
Vice President - Principal Life Insurance Co.
Des Moines, Iowa
Frederick V. Buie
President - Keystone Electrical
Manufacturing Co.
Des Moines, Iowa
Chris Costa
Randy Forburger
Past President & Owner - Midwest
Business Solutions, Inc.
Des Moines, Iowa
Robert L. Link, C.A.M., C.M.
Vice President of Administration EMC Insurance Companies
Des Moines, Iowa
Elizabeth A. Nigut, J.D.
Senior Vice President - Knapp Properties, Inc.
West Des Moines, Iowa
Vice President Human Resources EMC Insurance Companies
Des Moines, Iowa
Rollin M. Dick, CPA
Sheila K. Tipton
Attorney - Belin McCormick, P.C.
Des Moines, Iowa
Michael Disbro, M.D.
M. Jane Weingart, CSR, RPR, RMR, Chair
Keith D. Fenton
President Emeritus - AIB College of Business
Scottsdale, Arizona
Nancy A. Williams, President
Dr. M. Susan Cigelman, Vice President for
Academic Affairs
Courtney Maxwell Greene, Vice President of
Enrollment and Communications
Paul Winget, CPA, Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
Dawn Roberts, Vice President of
Advancement
Al Dorenkamp, Director of Athletics
Consultant - MH Equity Investors
Indianapolis, Indiana
Radiologist - Mercy Medical Center
Des Moines, Iowa
PRESIDENT’S CABINET
Freelance Principal - MJW Court Reporting
Services
Burlington, Iowa
Dr. Lisa Hetzel, Dean of Students
Christy Roland, Chief Academic Officer
Denise Cody, Senior Director of Information
Technology
Dianne Leonard, Faculty Assembly President
Kirk Trow, Director of Human Resources
Nancy A. Williams
President - AIB College of Business
Des Moines, Iowa
Jane Meisner, Public Relations Director
VISION
AIB College of Business will be a vibrant and innovative leader in higher education at the associate and baccalaureate levels, offering
exceptional business curricula in a variety of learning environments.
MISSION
AIB College of Business, as an institution of higher education, is dedicated to the development of our students as ethical, productive, and
engaged citizens who are actively recruited as business professionals for a diverse world.
Information in this catalog does not constitute a contract between AIB College of Business and a student. AIB reserves the right to make
changes in curricula, admission policies and procedures, tuition and financial aid (including scholarships), academic standards and guidelines,
student services, and any other requirements, rules, policies, or procedures set forth in this catalog, without giving prior notice.
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
GENERAL INFORMATION
ACCREDITATION
In 1977, an addition to Fenton Hall was
and in 2003, the College was approved to
AIB College of Business is accredited by
completed. The west wing was dedicated
offer its first online associate degree. A
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a
to Elsie M. Fenton, founder of Alpha Iota
year later, all associate degree majors were
commission of the North Central Association
Sorority. In 1981, a classroom building
approved by the HLC to be offered online.
of Colleges and Schools. Offices for The
was constructed and dedicated to Ralph
In 2006, AIB was approved to offer Bachelor
Higher Learning Commission are located at
B. Wells, accounting instructor at AIB for
of Science degrees through a completion
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500,
36 years. In 1983, the College acquired an
program, and the bachelor's degree majors
Chicago, IL 60604-1413, (800) 621-7440.
apartment complex on the southwest corner
went online in 2008.
Accreditation information is on file in the
of the campus. Merk Hall was dedicated in
office of the Assistant Dean for Institutional
recognition of the Merk Realty Company
hiatus, AIB brought back women’s basketball.
Effectiveness.
for its financial contributions to AIB; Dalton
The team became part of the Iowa
Hall was dedicated in honor of Darrell and
Community College Athletic Association
APPROVAL
Frances Dalton, Fenton Hall houseparents for
(ICCAA) and a member of the National Junior
Courses of study are approved by the State
19 years. Two additional buildings adjacent
College Athletic Association (NJCAA). In 2008,
Approving Unit of the Iowa Department of
to the original campus were purchased
men’s golf and women’s golf were introduced
Public Instruction for veterans’ education.
in 1985; these buildings house the Court
at the College.
AIB is approved by the United States
Reporting and Captioning Center, Academic
Department of Justice for training foreign
Center, library, classrooms and offices.
students.
In 1989, six adjacent buildings were
Also in 2007, after more than a 50-year
In 2010, after three years competing in the
ICCAA, AIB became a member of the National
Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
purchased, enlarging the campus to 16
(NAIA). AIB now features men’s basketball,
HISTORY
buildings on 20 acres. One building has
women’s basketball, women’s volleyball,
American Institute of Business was founded
since been dedicated in honor of Clarence
men’s golf, women’s golf, men’s soccer,
in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1921. Everett O.
Davidson, AIB instructor for 22 years; one to
women’s soccer, baseball, softball, men's
Fenton served as president of the College
Richard Opie, AIB officer for 21 years; one in
bowling, women's bowling, cheerleading,
until his retirement in 1957. In 1925, the
memory of Arnold Johnson ’37 and his wife,
pep band and competitive dance.
school was located in the Victoria Hotel. In
Dorothy, for their financial contributions to
1935, the College moved to facilities at Tenth
the scholarship program; one to J. Edward
Aid Office as “Forsyth Financial Aid” in honor
Street and Grand Avenue, where it remained
Power, member and chairman of the
of alumni Willis “Bill” & Jeanette Forsyth
for 37 years. The College was reorganized
AIB Board of Trustees for 15 years; and Eagles
who created and endowed the “Jeanette
as a nonprofit institution in 1941. For more
Hall was renamed Kay Smith Eagles Hall in
(Hauck) Forsyth Scholarship." Then in 2013,
than 20 years, the women’s basketball
honor of her 39 years of service as a faculty
the College was granted approval to offer
team, which produced 23 All-Americans
member at AIB. In 1998, President Keith
traditional Bachelor of Science degrees
and toured the United States, Canada, and
Fenton retired after 42 years of service. The
without a completion degree stipulation
Mexico, was a powerhouse in national
Administration Building was renamed the
in the following four majors: Accounting,
competition.
Keith Fenton Administration Building in his
Business Administration, Contemporary
honor. In 1999, Nancy Williams became the
Business Communications as well as Sports
third president of the College.
and Event Management.
Under the leadership of Keith Fenton,
president from 1957 to 1998, the College
continued to grow and to develop the
In 2011, the College renamed the Financial
In the Fall of 1999, the Activities Center
campus at Fleur Drive and Bell Avenue. In
was opened, providing the College with a
LOCATION AND FACILITIES
1965, a dormitory for 152 female students
gymnasium and conference center.
AIB College of Business is located two miles
was built on the campus and dedicated to
In 2000, the College changed its name to
north of the Des Moines International Airport
E. O. Fenton. The administration and
AIB College of Business to better reflect its
and overlooks the downtown skyline of the
classroom building was completed in 1972.
mission and purpose.
city, which is the center of business and
In 2001, AIB began offering online classes
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
GENERAL INFORMATION
cultural activities. The campus includes
Fenton Hall includes the offices of Student
The AIB Activities Center and Conference
nine apartment-style residence halls, which
Life and Safety Management as well as
provide housing for approximately 450
offers 24-hour computer access. The Eagle's
students. In addition to the Activities Center,
Landing Bookstore is located in Fenton Hall
COMPUTER NETWORK
recreational facilities on campus include an
East.
All buildings connect on campus to the
outdoor swimming pool, a sand volleyball
Center are also available for corporate use.
AIB Local Area Network (LAN) and wireless
court and a picnic area. Parking is available
AIB ACTIVITIES CENTER
network. Through this local network,
on campus.
The Activities Center, home of the AIB
students, faculty, and staff have access to
athletics program, is located on the
E-mail, the Internet, and a wide variety of
the Keith Fenton Administration Building.
The office of the President is located in
northwest corner of the campus and is
computer software programs. Students are
The offices of Admissions, Marketing,
attached to Fenton Hall West residence
required to sign an Internet Use Agreement
Public Relations, Information Technology
hall. The Activities Center includes a multi-
upon enrolling at AIB. Computer, AIB
Services, Human Resources, Forsyth
court gymnasium, a fitness room with
network, and wireless privileges can be
Financial Aid, Financial Services and the
cardiovascular and strength equipment,
revoked or restricted upon misuse of
City View Diner are also housed in the Keith
an indoor running track, and locker rooms.
computer equipment, the Internet, E-mail, or
Fenton Administration Building. Several
The Athletics and Activities Departments
other computer software that impedes the
computer-networked classrooms, as well
maintain offices in this building.
network.
as several other classrooms, are located in
The Activities Center was designed also to
The College maintains 12 networked
this building. Faculty from the Accounting,
be an educational facility. A theater-style
computer classrooms and labs for student
and Communications and General Studies
Conference Center accommodates groups of
use. Over 350 computers are available.
Departments, maintain offices in this
up to 75 and may be rented by members of
Computers in Fenton Hall are available 24
building.
the community. Workshops are held in the
hours a day. Labs are located in Wells Hall,
Conference Center throughout the year.
the Keith Fenton Administration Building
Wells Hall is a classroom building
located in the center of campus. General
Membership to the Activities Center is
education, communications and business
open to all AIB students, faculty, and staff.
administration classes are taught here. One
Alumni may also purchase memberships.
computer-networked lab is located on the
first floor of Wells Hall.
Many AIB students participate in wellness
and the AIB Library.
All student apartments have wired
and wireless access to the AIB computer
network. Students whose computers meet
programs, and intramural programs such
the required specifications may connect to
as flag football, basketball, volleyball,
the AIB network from their residence hall for
badminton, bowling, and softball.
no charge.
and the Library. The Library carries books,
CORPORATE FACILITIES
AIB ADVANCEMENT
periodicals, videotapes, CDs and also maintains
AIB invites companies and organizations to
The AIB Advancement Office provides
a networked computer lab.
use its facilities for their own meetings and
alumni and fundraising services to the
programs. Facilities include:
College. AIB College of Business is a
Center includes networked computer labs,
• Traditional and computer classrooms
nonprofit organization, which is tax-exempt
classrooms and faculty offices.
(accommodating up to 30 people with
under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
computers and 40 without computers);
Revenue Code. Contributions to the College
Center houses the offices of Advancement
• A large diner (accommodating
are received from alumni, trustees, faculty,
and Alumni as well as the Bill Reichardt
approximately 100 people); and
staff, friends, emeriti, and corporations.
Clothes Closet.
• A boardroom (accommodating
Gifts to the College support the various
approximately 25 people).
scholarship and athletic programs, building
The Academic Center houses the offices of
Community Engagement, Registrar, Academic
Advising, Student Counseling, Career Services
The Court Reporting and Captioning
The Arnold and Dorothy Johnson Alumni
Residence hall facilities include Fenton
Hall, Merk Hall, Dalton Hall, Davidson Hall,
projects, and endowment development.
Opie Hall, Power Hall, Honors Hall and Kay
Smith Eagles Hall.
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Graduates become lifetime members of
Students wishing to end their Housing
CAREER SERVICES
the dues-free AIB Alumni Association. The
Contract before all the terms have been
The Career Services staff provides free
Alumni Association was formed in 1955.
fulfilled should review the Campus Housing
assistance to AIB students and lifetime
Anyone graduating before that date may
Contract and meet with the Student Life
assistance to alumni who are seeking
become a member by contacting the
Department. All guests of residents living
career guidance, job search preparation or
Advancement Office. Alumni are encouraged
on campus must be registered by the
employment leads. Students beginning
to visit the campus to attend reunions and
College and must abide by all policies in
college life at AIB will have the opportunity
activities, and send updates on themselves for
the AIB Student Handbook. Residents are
to integrate academic studies with real-
the alumni database.
responsible for the actions of their guests.
world work experience. Des Moines area
For additional information, see the Housing
employers utilize Career Services to list job
Contract.
openings, thereby providing students with
CAMPUS HOUSING
Campus housing facilities consist of nine
valuable career-related experience.
apartment-style residence halls which
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION
accommodate approximately 450 men
All students are required to have a College
career fair on campus. Students are invited
and women. Fenton Hall is reserved for
identification (ID) card. There is no charge
to attend to learn more about career
students who are in their first and second
for the initial ID card. A $20 charge will be
paths and employment opportunities in
years of attendance at AIB and who will will
assessed for any replacement ID card. The ID
the Des Moines area and other locations.
be under the age of 21 for Fall, Winter and
must be presented when:
Additionally, employers are invited
Spring Terms. No new students who will be
• entering buildings
throughout the year to visit the AIB campus
over the age of 30 during the academic year
• cashing checks
and meet, on an informal basis, with
are allowed to live on campus. Students
• checking out Library materials
students about job openings.
between ages 28 and 30 will be housed in
• using the Activities Center
Dalton Hall.
• obtaining payroll checks
The living units, which are one- or two-
Twice a year, Career Services hosts a
The Career Services staff is committed to
helping AIB students and alumni achieve
their goals through the following:
bedroom apartments, are partially furnished,
KAIB-TV
• Exploration of interests, skills, and values
carpeted and air-conditioned. The housing
The College provides basic cable
as they relate to career options;
fee varies according to living arrangements
television service to each apartment on
• Access to internships, and part-time and
and includes local telephone service, high-
campus. Students may order additional
full-time job postings with large and small
speed internet service, basic cable TV, gas
programming, such as HBO and other
employers via an online database;
heat, electricity and water. Residents provide
premium channels, directly through the
• Assistance in the development and review
their own telephones and a cell phone or
cable company. In addition, KAIB Channel
of resumes and cover letters;
calling card for long distance calls. All
16.9 in the residence halls and at other
• Individualized help in preparing for job
residence halls include laundry facilities.
locations provides important campus
interviews;
information for students.
• Workshops, seminars, and class
COLLEGE HOUSING POLICY
presentations on career-related topics;
The environment in which students
FOOD SERVICE
• Library of employer literature, salary
live is an important part of the total
The City View Diner is located on the first
resource information, employment outlook;
college experience. AIB residence halls
floor of the Keith Fenton Administration
• Coordination of the College Work Study
add a valuable dimension to the overall
Building. Food service is available Monday
Program.
educational development of students.
through Thursday for breakfast and lunch.
All students who are accepted into college
One of the primary goals of a college
Normal hours of operation are Monday-
education is the ultimate establishment of
housing, including those from Des Moines
Thursday 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Fridays 7:30
a satisfying and challenging career. AIB is
and the commuting area, are required to
a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
proud that 98.6% percent of the 2011-2012
fulfill all terms of the Housing Contract.
graduates are employed and/or continuing
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their education.
AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
GENERAL INFORMATION
A I B V A L U E S ...
1. Quality education and experiences that encourage and stimulate intellectual and personal growth.
2. Leadership, teamwork, open communication, and lifelong professional development.
3. A diverse campus community based on respect and integrity.
4. Ethical and transparent decision-making.
5. Stewardship of all College resources.
6. Service to others – locally, nationally, and globally.
7. The health, wellness, and safety of our students, faculty, and staff.
INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES
Regardless of student's chosen majors, the College expects each student will be able to meet the following Institutional Learning Outcomes.
These learning outcomes guide curricular content of the College.
1. Communication: Articulate an idea, plan, or solution using effective oral and written communications skills appropriate to a given
business situation.
2. Critical/Creative Thinking: Identify problems or questions, and efficiently gather and evaluate information and resources, to recommend
effective solutions or answers.
3. Values: Display behaviors indicating a concern for one's role in the betterment of their local and global communities.
4. Technology: Utilize appropriate technologies to effectively and efficiently analyze data and to communicate ideas and solutions.
5. Leadership/Teamwork: Demonstrate effective use of leadership and teamwork.
6. Professional Skills: Develop and apply professional skills appropriate to one's chosen field of study.
S TAT E M E N T O F C I V I L I T Y & D I V E R S I T Y
AIB College of Business respects people from all backgrounds, viewpoints and beliefs, and supports a common bond and respect for people
with rights protected under federal, state, and local laws.
The College is committed to fostering an environment that encourages diverse backgrounds, including people of different ages, disabilities,
ethnic and cultural backgrounds, genders, health conditions, national origins, races, religions, sexual orientation and/or gender identities.
The College believes it should capitalize on the strengths of these differences to provide an environment of inclusion and understanding
across campus.
The College does not tolerate bullying and ridicule on its campus, but instead encourages everyone to work together to ensure that
the College remains supportive and welcoming to all views and beliefs. Part of what makes AIB a special institution is our values, which
encourage civility, mutual understanding, and respect of differences of all kinds.
There is no question a diverse higher educational institution stimulates new perspectives and enhances student learning. Embracing
diversity helps broaden our ways of thinking, and such experiences help prepare our students to become successful future business leaders.
Successful leaders are those who are able to appreciate the individual strengths of others and accept those with different viewpoints than
their own. They demonstrate the ability to foster positive leadership and the creation of team cooperation in the workplace.
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
DEGREE PROGRAMS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREES
TERM SYSTEM AND CREDIT HOURS
Students completing the majors below will earn a Bachelor of
Each academic term is in session for 11 weeks, and new terms begin
Science (B.S.) degree. Majors may be available through day, blended
four times each year. The College calendar lists the exact dates. One
or online courses or a combination of these formats. To check on
quarter hour is equivalent to ten contact hours of classroom instruc-
availability of these majors, contact the AIB Admissions Office or visit
tion each term (one contact hour equals 50 minutes). Most classes
www.aib.edu.
are 4.5 quarter hours.
STANDARD ACADEMIC LOAD, SCHEDULES AND ELECTIVES
• Accounting
• Business Administration Minors are available in:
Financial Services
Most full-time degree students carry an academic load of 18.0
quarter hours each term. Attending full-time, all associate degree
majors can be completed in seven terms, or one year and nine
Leadership
months. Attending full-time, all bachelor degree majors can be
International Business
completed in eleven terms, or two years and nine months. To
• Contemporary Business Communications
enroll in more than 19.5 quarter hours per term, schedules must
• Sports and Event Management
be approved by the Chief Academic Officer. A 3.0 cumulative
GPA is required to overload, and there is an additional tuition
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES
charge. Students should contact their academic advisor to request
Students completing the majors below will earn an Associate in
an overload. Class schedules for each term are issued to current
Applied Science (A.A.S) degree. Majors may be available through
students two weeks before the end of the current term. A student’s
day, blended or online courses or a combination of these formats.
schedule may be withheld for academic reasons or if there are
To check on availability of these majors, contact the AIB Admissions
outstanding financial obligations to the College.
Office or visit www.aib.edu.
CORE GENERAL EDUCATION
Accounting
The General Education curriculum of AIB College of Business builds a
• Accounting foundation of knowledge, developing individuals into lifelong
• Accounting and Financial Services learners. Success is determined by an individual’s ability to
• Accounting and Information Technology Business Administration
communicate, evaluate, think, solve, and make decisions critically and
creatively. These abilities must be developed in the context of
personal, social, and civic values while being mindful of the diversity
• Business Administration • Business Administration and Financial Services • Business Administration and Information Technology of individuals as well as local, national and global communities.
Required associate degree program general education classes include:
CM100
Composition
CM205 Technical Writing
CM220 Speech
HU200Literature
HU220Ethics
IT105
Introduction to Microsoft Office
MA110 Mathematics of Personal Finance
SS105 Introduction to Psychology
SS100 College Foundations
SS200 Career Foundations
SS240Microeconomics
• Business Administration and International Business
• Business Administration and Leadership • Business Administration - Sales and Marketing
• Event, Hospitality and Tourism Management • Sports and Event Management Communication and General Studies • Media Communication • General Studies 9
AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
DEGREE PROGRAMS
For further information about online majors and courses, refer to the
online education section on the website at www.aib.edu and click
on Academics and Online Students.The website contains an online
readiness test as well as a sample online course.
Required bachelor’s degree program general education classes include
those classes required in the associate degree plus:
CM305 Advanced Composition
HIST150 Western Civilization
OR
SS130
Political Science
HU210 Introduction to Film OR
MSC110 Music Appreciation
MA120 College Algebra AND/OR
MA310
Essential Statistics
SCI100 Environmental Science
SS310
Social Psychology
ONLINE COURSES
Structure of online courses:
Online classes are designed to provide students with enough
structure to keep on track, while still allowing for a great deal of
flexibility in learning. This means that students have weekly
assignments, projects, quizzes, etc. but can decide for themselves
when they want to work on their class during the week. Online
students must learn to manage their time well and balance
competing demands.
Interaction in online courses:
Online faculty make a concentrated effort to foster personal
relationships with students, and small class sizes ensure that this
type of relationship is possible. Interaction between the student
and faculty member, and among students themselves, takes place in
several ways including E-mail, discussion boards, and live
chat sessions. System requirements:
Online courses require that the student’s computer meets certain
minimum system requirements, including:
Processor (2.0 GHZ or higher)
DVD-ROM drive
 1 GB of memory or higher
 Operating System - Windows XP/Vista/7
 Internet browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or above) (Firefox version 3.0)
 Internet service capable of running Internet Explorer
 Sound card with speakers or headphones
 Firewall software
 Antivirus software
 Office 2010*
 AIB's VPN software
Webcam


*Office 2010 is available through the Eagle's Landing Bookstore for
current students, faculty, and staff at a price of $20.
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
ACCOUNTING
198 Quarter Hours
The Accounting curriculum for AIB College of Business’ Bachelor of Science in Accounting prepares students to succeed in
an accounting career. The program stresses practical applications of accounting theory. Upon completion of the program,
students will have an understanding of generally accepted accounting concepts, advanced accounting concepts, cost
accounting, and income tax rules and implications. Success is also determined by an individual’s ability to communicate,
evaluate information, think critically, solve problems, and make decisions within the context of the accounting profession.
Core General Education Courses - 72 Quarter Hours
CM100 Composition
CM205
Technical Writing
CM220 Speech
CM305 Advanced Composition
HIST150 Western Civilization
Core Major Courses - 72 Quarter Hours
AC200 Principles of Accounting I
AC202 Principles of Accounting II
AC250 Accounting Spreadsheets
AC300 Federal Taxes I
AC302 Federal Taxes II
AC310 Intermediate Accounting I
AC312 Intermediate Accounting II
AC313 Intermediate Accounting III
AC320 Cost Accounting
AC321 Cost Management
AC355 Principles of Corporate Finance
AC405 Advanced Taxation
AC410 Advanced Accounting
AC415 Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting
AC430 Introduction to Auditing
AC450 Financial Statement Analysis
OR
SS130 Political Science
HU200 Literature
HU210 Introduction to Film
OR
MSC110 Music Appreciation
HU220 Ethics
IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office
MA120 College Algebra
MA310 Essential Statistics
SCI100 Environmental Science
SS100 College Foundations (1.5 hrs.)
SS105 Introduction to Psychology
SS200 Career Foundations (3.0 hrs.)
SS240 Microeconomics
SS310 Social Psychology
Supporting Major Courses - 45 Quarter Hours
BA100 Principles of Management
BA201 Business Law I
BA230 Investments
BA250 Principles of Banking
BA313 Business Law II
BA333 Managerial Communications
IT130 Excel
IT320 Business Information Systems
MA250 Mathematics of Business Finance
SS242 Macroeconomics
2 Electives - 9 Quarter Hours
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BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
198 Quarter Hours
The Business Administration curriculum of AIB College of Business is dedicated to providing high quality learner-centered
business education that prepares students for careers in business and commerce. Students will understand that the
business environment is constantly and rapidly changing, and they will be able to anticipate and react to those changes
with ethical decision-making. Additionally, students will appreciate diversity and be able to work with a diverse workforce.
Core General Education Courses - 72 Quarter Hours
CM100 Composition
CM205 Technical Writing
CM220 Speech
CM305 Advanced Composition
HIST150 Western Civilization
Core Major Courses - 85.5 Quarter Hours
BA100 Principles of Management
BA110 Principles of Marketing
BA130 Contemporary Leadership Theory
BA201 Business Law I
BA205 Human Resources Management
BA210 Principles of Selling
BA215 International Business
BA220 Advertising
BA230 Investments
BA285 Project Management Theory and Application
BA313 Business Law II
BA323 Consumer Behavior
BA327 Sales Management
BA330 Entrepreneurship
BA333 Managerial Communications
BA355 Corporate Finance
BA390 Purchasing Management
BA450 Production and Operations Management
BA490 Strategic Management
OR
SS130 HU200 HU210 Political Science
Literature
Introduction to Film
OR
MSC110 HU220 IT105 MA110 MA310 SCI100 SS100 SS105 SS200 SS240 SS310 Music Appreciation
Ethics
Introduction to Microsoft Office
Mathematics of Personal Finance
Essential Statistics
Environmental Science
College Foundations (1.5 hrs.)
Introduction to Psychology
Career Foundations (3.0 hrs.)
Microeconomics
Social Psychology
Supporting Major Courses - 18 Quarter Hours
AC200 Principles of Accounting I
AC202 Principles of Accounting II
IT135 Excel and Access for Business
SS242 Macroeconomics
5 Electives - 22.5 Quarter Hours
At least two electives need to be 300-level courses or higher.
Business Administration - Minors
Electives for minors in the Business Administration program are automatically selected for students based on the emphasis of study
(listed below).
Financial Services
AC300
BA200
BA250
BA325
MA250
Federal Taxes I
Principles of Insurance
& Risk Management
Principles of Banking
Mortgage Banking
Mathematics of Business Finance
Leadership
BA300 BA303
BA314
BA328
SS120
Organizational Behavior
Leadership in Cultural
& Global Contexts
Leading Teams in Change
Leadership Applications
Sociology
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International Business
BA303
BA306
CM245
MA250
SS120
Leadership in Cultural
& Global Contexts
International Business Practicum
Practical Spanish for
Business Professionals
Mathematics in Business Finance
Sociology
AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
Contemporary Business Communications
198 Quarter Hours
The Contemporary Business Communications major will provide students with a solid foundation in all aspects of
contemporary business communication, from writing and speech to video production and web design. Graduates will be
prepared to serve in corporate communications capacities of any scale in positions from production to management of
communications.
Core General Education Courses - 72 Quarter Hours
CM100 Composition
CM205 Technical Writing
CM220 Speech
HIST150 Western Civilization
OR
SS130 HU200 HU220 IT105 MA110 MA120 MA310 MSC110 SCI100 SS100 SS105 SS200 SS240 SS310 Political Science
Literature
Ethics
Introduction to Microsoft Office
Mathematics of Personal Finance
College Algebra
Essential Statistics
Music Appreciation
Environmental Science
College Foundations (1.5 hrs.)
Introduction to Psychology
Career Foundations (3.0 hrs.)
Microeconomics
Social Psychology
2 Electives - 9 Quarter Hours
Core Major Courses - 67.5 Quarter Hours
CM150 Small-Group Communication
CM160 Electronic Journalism
CM210 Digital Photography with Photoshop
CM250 Graphic Design
CM305 Advanced Composition
CM315 Nonverbal Communications
CM325 Interpersonal Audience Analysis
CM330 Grant Proposal Writing &
Non-Profit Communications
CM340 Social Media and Culture
CM360 Business Video
CM370 Media Law and Ethics
CM375 Communications Internship
CM410 Electronic Media Seminar
CM430 Contemporary Communication Issues
CM450 Multimedia Communication Strategies
Supporting Major Courses - 49.5 Quarter Hours
AC100 Introduction to Accounting
BA100 Principles of Management
BA110 Principles of Marketing
BA220 Advertising
BA245 Public Relations
BA285 Project Management Theory & Application
BA323 Consumer Behavior
BA333 Managerial Communications
EHT216 Intercultural Communications and Customs
HU210 Introduction to Film
IT174 Dreamweaver
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
Sports and Event Management
198 Quarter Hours
The Sports and Event Management curriculum prepares students for a successful career in sports and events. Students
will be able to apply selling and marketing knowledge to a wide variety of positions within the sports and events
industry. Specific industry knowledge, customer service skills and an internship experience while attending AIB will assist
in creating a successful graduate and support them in developing professionally and socially within the ever-changing
environment.
Core General Education Courses - 72 Quarter Hours
CM100 Composition
CM205 Technical Writing
CM220 Speech
CM305 Advanced Composition
HU200 Literature
HIST150 Western Civilization
OR
SS130 HU210 Political Science
Introduction to Film
OR
MSC110 HU220 IT105 MA110 MA310 SCI100 SS100 SS105 SS200 SS240 SS310 Music Appreciation
Ethics
Introduction to Microsoft Office
Mathematics of Personal Finance
Essential Statistics
Environmental Science
College Foundations (1.5 hrs.)
Introduction to Psychology
Career Foundations (3.0 hrs.)
Microeconomics
Social Psychology
6 Electives - 27 Quarter Hours
At least two electives need to be 300-level courses or higher.
Core Major Courses - 81 Quarter Hours
BA205 Human Resources Management
BA210 Principles of Selling
BA333 Managerial Communications
EHT119 Introduction to Meeting Planning
EHT210 Tour Organization and Group Logistics
EHT216 Intercultural Communications and Customs
EHT337 Essentials of Event Management
SE115 Principles of Sports Management
SE117 Principles of Sports and Event Marketing
SE240 Media Relations and Sports Information
OR
BA245 SE255 SE317 SE345 SE350 SE360 SE375 SE460 SE480 Public Relations
Sports and Event Facilities Management
Legal Liability in Recreation, Sports & Tourism
Indoor/Outdoor Recreation &
Park Management
Sports & Event Risk Management and Safety
Sports and Event Finance
Sports and Event Management Internship
Sports and Event Sponsorship
Selected Sports and Event Case Studies
Supporting Major Courses - 18 Quarter Hours
AC200 Principles of Accounting I
AC202 Principles of Accounting II
IT135 Excel and Access for Business
SS242 Macroeconomics
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
B.S. Completion Degrees - AIB A.A.S. Graduate
ACCOUNTING
The Accounting curriculum for AIB College of Business prepares students to succeed in an accounting career. The program
stresses practical applications of accounting theory. Upon completion of the program, students will have an understanding
of generally accepted accounting concepts, advanced accounting concepts, cost accounting, and income tax rules and
implications. Success is also determined by an individual’s ability to communicate, evaluate information, think critically,
solve problems, and make decisions within the context of the accounting profession.
A graduate of AIB College of Business with an AAS in Accounting will complete 18 courses plus any additional coursework
required to fulfill AIB’s graduation requirements of a minimum of 198 quarter hours and 14 upper division (300/400) courses
between the associate and bachelor’s degree programs.
81 Quarter Hours
Core Major Courses - 31.5 Quarter Hours
AC313
Intermediate Accounting III
AC321
Cost Management
AC405 Advanced Taxation
AC410
Advanced Accounting
AC415
Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting
AC430 Introduction to Auditing
AC450 Financial Statement Analysis
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Supporting Major Courses - 22.5 Quarter Hours
AC355
Principles of Corporate Finance
BA313
Business Law II
BA333
Managerial Communications
IT320
Business Information Systems
SS242
Macroeconomics
Core General Education Courses - 27 Quarter Hours
CM305 Advanced Composition
HIST150 Western Civilization OR
SS130
Political Science
HU210
Introduction to Film OR
MSC110 Music Appreciation
MA310 Essential Statistics
SCI100 Environmental Science
SS310
Social Psychology
The Business Administration curriculum of AIB College of Business is dedicated to providing high quality learner-centered
business education that prepares students for careers in business and commerce. Students will understand that the business
environment is constantly and rapidly changing, and they will be able to anticipate and react to those changes with ethical
decision-making. Additionally, students will appreciate diversity and be able to work with a diverse workforce.
A graduate of AIB College of Business with an associate degree will complete 16 courses plus any additional coursework
required to fulfill AIB’s graduation requirements of a minimum of 198 quarter hours and 14 upper division (300/400) courses
between the associate and bachelor’s degree programs.
72 Quarter Hours
Core Major Courses - 36 Quarter Hours
BA313
Business Law II
BA323
Consumer Behavior
BA327
Sales Management
BA333
Managerial Communications
BA355 Corporate Finance
BA390
Purchasing Management
BA450
Production and Operations Management
BA490
Strategic Management
Core General Education Courses - 27 Quarter Hours
CM305
Advanced Composition
HIST150
Western Civilization OR
SS130
Political Science
HU210
Introduction to Film OR
MSC110
Music Appreciation
MA310
Essential Statistics
SCI100
Environmental Science
SS310
Social Psychology
2 Electives - 9 Quarter Hours
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
B.S. Completion Degrees - AIB A.A.S. Graduate
CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
The Contemporary Business Communications curriculum for AIB College of Business will provide students with a solid
foundation in all aspects of contemporary business communication, from writing and speech to video production and
web design. Graduates will be prepared to serve in corporate communications capacities of any scale in positions from
production to management of communications.
A graduate of AIB College of Business with an AAS in Media Communication will complete 16 courses plus any additional
coursework required to fulfill AIB’s graduation requirements of a minimum of 198 quarter hours and 14 upper division
(300/400) courses between the associate and bachelor’s degree programs.
72 Quarter Hours
Core Major Courses - 36 Quarter Hours
CM330
Grant Proposal Writing
& Nonprofit Communications
CM340
Social Media & Culture
CM360
Business Video
CM370
Media Law & Ethics
CM375
Communications Internship
CM410
Electronic Media Seminar
CM430
Contemporary Communications Issues
CM450
Multimedia Communication Strategies
Supporting Major Courses - 9 Quarter Hours
BA323
Consumer Behavior
BA333
Managerial Communications
Core General Education Courses - Quarter Hours
HIST150
Western Civilization OR
SS130
Political Science
MA120
College Algebra
MA310
Essential Statistics
MSC110
Music Appreciation
SCI100
Environmental Science
SS310
Social Psychology
SPORTS AND EVENT MANAGEMENT
The Sports and Event Management curriculum for AIB College of Business prepares students for a successful career in
sports and events. Students will be able to apply selling and marketing knowledge to a wide variety of positions within
the sports and events industry. Specific industry knowledge, customer service skills and an internship experience while
attending AIB will assist in creating a successful graduate and support them in developing professionally and socially
within the ever-changing environment.
A graduate of AIB College of Business with an AAS in Sports and Event Management will complete 16 courses plus any
additional coursework required to fulfill AIB’s graduation requirements of a minimum of 198 quarter hours and 14 upper
division (300/400) courses between the associate and bachelor’s degree programs.
72 Quarter Hours
Core Major Courses - 22.5 Quarter Hours
BA333
Managerial Communications
SE345
Indoor & Outdoor Recreation & Park Mgmt.
SE350
Sports & Event Risk Management & Safety
SE460
Sports and Event Sponsorship
SE480
Selected Sports and Event Case Studies
Electives - 22.5 Quarter Hours
Core General Education Courses - 27 Quarter Hours
CM305
Advanced Composition
HIST150
Western Civilization OR
SS130
Political Science
HU210
Introduction to Film OR
MSC110
Music Appreciation
MA310
Essential Statistics
SCI100
Environmental Science
SS310
Social Psychology
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
B.S. Completion Degree - Transfer Student
ACCOUNTING
The Accounting curriculum for AIB College of Business prepares students to succeed in an accounting career. The program
stresses practical applications of accounting theory. Upon completion of the program, students will have an understanding
of generally accepted accounting concepts, advanced accounting concepts, cost accounting, and income tax rules and
implications. Success is also determined by an individual’s ability to communicate, evaluate information, think critically,
solve problems, and make decisions within the context of the accounting profession.
A student transferring into AIB with an associate degree in accounting will complete 18 courses plus the additional
coursework required to fulfill AIB’s graduation requirements of a minimum of 198 quarter hours (132 semester hours) and
14 upper division (300/400) courses. Additional coursework may be required to fulfill the prerequisites needed for the
completion degree. If a student has completed any of the prerequisite courses, the student may have elective credits to fulfill.
Prerequisite Courses
AC200
Principles of Accounting I
AC202
Principles of Accounting II
AC300
Federal Taxes I
AC302
Federal Taxes II
AC310
Intermediate Accounting I
AC312
Intermediate Accounting II
AC320
Cost Accounting
BA201
Business Law I
MA250
Mathematics of Business Finance
Core General Education Courses - 27 Quarter Hours
CM305
Advanced Composition
HIST150
Western Civilization
OR
SS130
HU210
Political Science
Introduction to Film
OR
MSC110
MA310
SCI100
SS310
Music Appreciation
Essential Statistics
Environmental Science
Social Psychology
Core Major Courses - 31.5 Quarter Hours
AC313
Intermediate Accounting III
AC321
Cost Management
AC405
Advanced Taxation
AC410
Advanced Accounting
AC415
Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting
AC430
Introduction to Auditing
AC450
Financial Statement Analysis
Supporting Major Courses - 22.5 Quarter Hours
AC355
Principles of Corporate Finance
BA313
Business Law II
BA333
Managerial Communications
IT320
Business Information Systems
SS242
Macroeconomics
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
B.S. Completion Degree - Transfer Student
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The Business Administration curriculum of AIB College of Business is dedicated to providing high quality learner-centered
business education that prepares students for careers in business and commerce. Students will understand that the business
environment is constantly and rapidly changing, and they will be able to anticipate and react to those changes with ethical
decision-making. Additionally, students will appreciate diversity and be able to work with a diverse workforce.
A student transferring into AIB with an associate degree will complete 14 courses plus the additional coursework required
to fulfill AIB’s graduation requirements of a minimum of 198 quarter hours (132 semester hours) and 14 upper division
(300/400) courses. The additional coursework may include the prerequisites needed for the completion degree. If a
student has completed any of the prerequisite courses, the student may have elective credits to fulfill.
Core General Education Courses - 27 Quarter Hours
CM305
Advanced Composition
HIST150
Western Civilization
OR
SS130
HU210
Political Science
Introduction to Film
OR
MSC110
MA310
SCI100
SS310
Music Appreciation
Essential Statistics
Environmental Science
Social Psychology
Core Major Courses - 36 Quarter Hours
BA313
Business Law II
BA323
Consumer Behavior
BA327
Sales Management
BA333
Managerial Communications
BA355 Corporate Finance
BA390
Purchasing Management
BA450
Production and Operations Management
BA490
Strategic Management
Prerequisite Courses
AC200
Principles of Accounting I
AC202
Principles of Accounting II
BA100 Principles of Management
OR
EHT116 Quality Hospitality Management
OR
SE115 Principles of Sports Management
BA201
Business Law I
OR
SE317 Legal Liability in Recreation, Sports & Tourism
CM100
Composition
MA110
Mathematics of Personal Finance
Business Administration - Minors
Financial Services
AC300
BA200
BA250
BA325
MA250
Federal Taxes I
Principles of Insurance
& Risk Management
Principles of Banking
Mortgage Banking
Mathematics of Business Finance
Leadership
BA300 BA303
BA314
BA328
SS120
Organizational Behavior
Leadership in Cultural
& Global Contexts
Leading Teams in Change
Leadership Applications
Sociology
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International Business
BA303
BA306
CM245
MA250
SS120
Leadership in Cultural
& Global Contexts
International Business Practicum
Practical Spanish for
Business Professionals
Mathematics of Business Finance
Sociology
AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
B.S. Completion Degree - Transfer Student
CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
The Contemporary Business Communications curriculum for AIB College of Business will provide students with a solid
foundation in all aspects of contemporary business communication, from writing and speech to video production and
web design. Graduates will be prepared to serve in corporate communications capacities of any scale in positions from
production to management of communications.
A student transferring into AIB with an associate degree will complete 16 courses plus the additional coursework required
to fulfill AIB’s graduation requirements of a minimum of 198 quarter hours (132 semester hours) and 14 upper division
(300/400) courses. The additional coursework may include the prerequisites needed for the completion degree. If a
student has completed any of the prerequisite courses, the student may have elective credits to fulfill.
Core General Education Courses - 27 Quarter Hours
HIST150
Western Civilization
Prerequisite Courses
BA100 Principles of Management
CM100
Composition
CM205
Technical Writing
CM220
Speech
CM210
Digital Photography with Photoshop
IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office
IT174
Dreamweaver
OR
SS130
MA120
MA310
MSC110
SCI100
SS310
Political Science
College Algebra
Essential Statistics
Music Appreciation
Environmental Science
Social Psychology
Core Major Courses - 36 Quarter Hours
CM330
Grant Proposal Writing
& Nonprofit Communications
CM340
Social Media & Culture
CM360
Business Video
CM370
Media Law & Ethics
CM375
Communications Internship
CM410
Electronic Media Seminar
CM430
Contemporary Communications Issues
CM450
Multimedia Communication Strategies
Supporting Major Courses - 9 Quarter Hours
BA323
Consumer Behavior
BA333
Managerial Communications
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
B.S. Completion Degree - Transfer Student
SPORTS AND EVENT MANAGEMENT
The Sports and Event Management curriculum for AIB College of Business prepares students for a successful career in
sports and events. Students will be able to apply selling and marketing knowledge to a wide variety of positions within
the sports and events industry. Specific industry knowledge, customer service skills and an internship experience while
attending AIB will assist in creating a successful graduate and support them in developing professionally and socially
within the ever-changing environment.
A student transferring into AIB with an associate degree will complete 15 courses plus the additional coursework required
to fulfill AIB’s graduation requirements of a minimum of 198 quarter hours (132 semester hours) and 14 upper division
(300/400) courses. The additional coursework may include the prerequisites needed for the completion degree. If a
student has completed any of the prerequisite courses, the student may have elective credits to fulfill.
Core General Education Courses - 27 Quarter Hours
CM305
Advanced Composition
HIST150
Western Civilization
OR
SS130
HU210
Political Science
Introduction to Film
OR
MSC110
MA310
SCI100
SS310
Music Appreciation
Essential Statistics
Environmental Science
Social Psychology
Core Major Courses - 40.5 Quarter Hours
BA333
Managerial Communications
EHT337
Essentials of Event Management
SE317
Legal Liability in Recreation, Sports & Tourism
SE345
Indoor & Outdoor Recreation & Park Mgmt.
SE350
Sports & Event Risk Management & Safety
SE360
Sports and Event Finance
SE375
Sports and Event Management Internship
SE460
Sports and Event Sponsorship
SE480
Selected Sports and Event Case Studies
Prerequisite Courses
AC200
Principles of Accounting I
AC202
Principles of Accounting II
BA100 Principles of Management
OR
EHT116 Quality Hospitality Management
OR
SE115 Principles of Sports Management
BA110 Principles of Marketing OR
SE117 Principles of Sports and Event Marketing
BA210 Principles of Selling
BA245 Public Relations
OR
SE240 Media Relations and Sports Information
CM100
Composition
EHT119 Introduction to Meeting Planning
SE255 Sports and Event Facilities Management
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
ACCOUNTING
ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL SERVICES
126 Quarter Hours
126 Quarter Hours
The Accounting curriculum prepares students to succeed in college,
career and life. This program prepares students for positions in the field of
accounting and stresses practical applications of accounting concepts. In
order to be successful, accounting students must be able to record business
transactions, prepare financial statements and tax returns, and do basic
analytical calculations while utilizing appropriate technology and software.
Success is also determined by an individual’s ability to communicate,
evaluate information, think critically, solve problems and make decisions
within the context of the accounting profession.
The Accounting and Financial Services major provides
graduates with the opportunity to complete a degree program
that combines skills that are essential in both fields. Graduates
can pursue employment opportunities with an emphasis in
banking, investments, or insurance.
Core General Education Courses - 45 Quarter Hours
CM100 Composition
CM205
Technical Writing
CM220 Speech
HU200 Literature
HU220 Ethics
IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office
MA120 College Algebra
SS100 College Foundations
SS105
Introduction to Psychology
SS200 Career Foundations
SS240 Microeconomics
Core General Education Courses - 45 Quarter Hours
CM100
Composition
CM205
Technical Writing
CM220
Speech
HU200
Literature
HU220 Ethics
IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office
MA120
College Algebra
SS100 College Foundations
SS105
Introduction to Psychology
SS200 Career Foundations
SS240 Microeconomics
Core Major Courses - 40.5 Quarter Hours
AC200 Principles of Accounting I
AC202 Principles of Accounting II
AC220 Payroll Accounting
AC250
Accounting Spreadsheets
AC300
Federal Taxes I
AC302 Federal Taxes II
AC310
Intermediate Accounting I
AC320 Cost Accounting
AC330 Financial Reporting and Analysis
Core Major Courses - 49.5 Quarter Hours
AC200 Principles of Accounting I
AC202 Principles of Accounting II
AC220 Payroll Accounting
AC250 Accounting Spreadsheets
AC300 Federal Taxes I
AC302 Federal Taxes II
AC310 Intermediate Accounting I
AC312 Intermediate Accounting II
AC320 Cost Accounting
AC330 Financial Reporting & Analysis
AC340 Peachtree Accounting
Supporting Major Courses - 40.5 Quarter Hours
BA100
Principles of Management
BA110
Principles of Marketing
BA200 Principles of Insurance and Risk Mgmt.
BA201 Business Law I BA230 Investments
BA250 Principles of Banking
BA325 Mortgage Banking
IT130 Excel
MA250 Mathematics of Business Finance
Supporting Major Courses - 27 Quarter Hours
BA100
Principles of Management
BA201 Business Law I
BA230 Investments
BA250 Principles of Banking
IT130 Excel
MA250 Mathematics of Business Finance
1 Elective - 4.5 Quarter Hours
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
ACCOUNTING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
126 Quarter Hours
The Accounting and Information Technology major provides
students with an opportunity to develop knowledge in areas that
are in demand by employers. This program teaches analytical,
theoretical, communication and computer application skills
necessary for effective performance and advancement in public,
private, and government careers.
Core General Education Courses - 45 Quarter Hours
CM100 Composition
CM205
Technical Writing
CM220 Speech
HU200 Literature
HU220 Ethics
IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office
MA120 College Algebra
SS100 College Foundations
SS105
Introduction to Psychology
SS200 Career Foundations
SS240 Microeconomics
Core Major Courses - 36 Quarter Hours
AC200 Principles of Accounting I
AC202
Principles of Accounting II
AC220 Payroll Accounting
AC250
Accounting Spreadsheets
AC300 Federal Taxes I
AC302 Federal Taxes II
AC310 Intermediate Accounting I
AC320 Cost Accounting
Supporting Major Courses - 45 Quarter Hours
BA100
Principles of Management
BA201
Business Law I
BA285 Project Mgmt. Theory and Application
IT130 Excel
IT174
Dreamweaver
IT220
Helpdesk and Support Techniques
IT230 Intro to PC Hardware and Technical Support
IT320
Business Information Systems
IT335
Advanced Excel
MA250 Mathematics of Business Finance
22
AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
& FINANCIAL SERVICES
126 Quarter Hours
126 Quarter Hours
The Business Administration major offers study in finance,
management, small business financial planning, computer
information systems, and general business. It prepares
students for entry into various functional areas of business,
industry, and government. Many positions lead to
management and leadership positions.
The Business Administration and Financial Services major
offers the graduate employment opportunities in financial
institutions, as well as similar opportunities in business and
industry. Many positions lead to supervisory and executive
responsibilities—stepping stones to becoming tomorrow’s
business executives.
Core General Education Courses - 45 Quarter Hours
CM100
Composition
CM205
Technical Writing
CM220
Speech
HU200
Literature
HU220 Ethics
IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office
MA110
Mathematics of Personal Finance
SS100 College Foundations
SS105
Introduction to Psychology
SS200 Career Foundations
SS240 Microeconomics
Core General Education Courses - 45 Quarter Hours
CM100
Composition
CM205
Technical Writing
CM220
Speech
HU200
Literature
HU220 Ethics
IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office
MA110
Mathematics of Personal Finance
SS100 College Foundations
SS105
Introduction to Psychology
SS200 Career Foundations
SS240 Microeconomics
Core Major Courses - 54 Quarter Hours
BA100 Principles of Management
BA110 Principles of Marketing
BA130 Contemporary Leadership Theory
BA201 Business Law I
BA205 Human Resources Management
BA210 Principles of Selling
BA215 International Business
BA220 Advertising
BA225 Business Ethics
BA230 Investments
BA285
Project Mgmt. Theory and Application
BA330 Entrepreneurship
Core Major Courses - 54 Quarter Hours
BA100 Principles of Management
BA110 Principles of Marketing
BA200 Principles of Insurance and Risk Mgmt.
BA201 Business Law I
BA205 Human Resources Management
BA210 Principles of Selling
BA215 International Business
BA230 Investments
BA250 Principles of Banking
BA325 Mortgage Banking
BA330 Entrepreneurship
Supporting Major Courses - 27 Quarter Hours
AC200 Principles of Accounting I
AC202
Principles of Accounting II
AC300 Federal Taxes I
IT135 Excel and Access for Business
MA250 Mathematics of Business Finance
SS242 Macroeconomics
Supporting Major Courses - 18 Quarter Hours
AC200 Principles of Accounting I
AC202 Principles of Accounting II
IT135 Excel and Access for Business
SS242 Macroeconomics
2 Electives - 9 Quarter Hours
1 Elective - 4.5 Quarter Hours
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
& INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
& INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
126 Quarter Hours
126 Quarter Hours
The Business Administration and Information Technology major
provides students with an opportunity to develop knowledge in
introductory computer application skills while building a core
general business skill set that will assist in the development or
advancement of their career.
The Business Administration and International Business major
prepares undergraduate business students for entry-level careers
in international business fields through a broad, interdisciplinary
curriculum that combines theoretical and practical international
business study with course work in finance, business law,
accounting, management, operations, marketing and foreign
language. Business majors who study international business learn
how business is conducted within the United States as well as other
countries, and they will travel abroad to enhance their experience.
Students will learn how to serve customers in international markets
and how to take a local business global. Studying international
business provides an understanding of how business activities
are influenced by the political, economic and cultural diversity of
today’s multinational business environment.
General Education Courses - 45 Quarter Hours
CM100 Composition
CM205 Technical Writing
CM220 Speech
HU200 Literature
HU220
Ethics
IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office
MA110 Mathematics of Personal Finance
SS100
College Foundations
SS105 Introduction to Psychology
SS200 Career Foundations
SS240 Microeconomics
General Education Courses - 45 Quarter Hours
CM100 Composition
CM205 Technical Writing
CM220 Speech
HU200 Literature
HU220
Ethics
IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office
MA110 Mathematics of Personal Finance
SS100
College Foundations
SS105 Introduction to Psychology
SS200 Career Foundations
SS240 Microeconomics
Core Major Courses - 40.5 Quarter Hours
BA100 Principles of Management
BA110
Principles of Marketing
BA130 Contemporary Leadership Theory
BA201 Business Law I
BA205 Human Resources Management
BA210 Principles of Selling
BA215 International Business
BA285 Project Mgmt. Theory and Application
BA330 Entrepreneurship
Core Major Courses - 45 Quarter Hours
BA100 Principles of Management
BA110 Principles of Marketing
BA130 Contemporary Leadership Theory
BA201 Business Law I
BA205 Human Resources Management
BA210 Principles of Selling
BA215 International Business
BA303 Leadership in Cultural & Global Contexts
BA306 International Business Practicum
BA330 Entrepreneurship
Supporting Major Courses - 36 Quarter Hours
AC200 Principles of Accounting I
AC202 Principles of Accounting II
IT135
Excel and Access for Business
IT174
Dreamweaver
IT220
Helpdesk and Support Techniques
IT230
Intro to PC Hardware and Tech Support
IT320
Business Information Systems
SS242
Macroeconomics
Supporting Major Courses - 36 Quarter Hours
AC200 Principles of Accounting I
AC202 Principles of Accounting II
CM245 Practical Spanish for Business Professionals
EHT216 Intercultural Communications & Customs
IT135
Excel and Access for Business
MA250 Mathematics of Business Finance
SS120
Sociology
SS242 Macroeconomics
1 Elective - 4.5 Quarter Hours
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & LEADERSHIP
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - SALES & MARKETING
126 Quarter Hours
126 Quarter Hours
The Business Administration and Leadership major offers
courses in a wide range of business functions, including
marketing and entrepreneurship. The degree includes classes
on leadership theories and practical leadership applications.
Graduates may pursue leadership positions in various business
disciplines.
The Sales and Marketing major provides a theoretical and
practical understanding of how sales and marketing relate to
other function areas in business and industry. The program
also develops the students’ awareness and understanding
of decision-making models and the importance of practical
analysis in solving problems. Graduates can pursue
employment in sales management, product sales, advertising,
selling and promotion, leasing, wholesaling, and other related
positions.
Core General Education Courses - 45 Quarter Hours
CM100
Composition
CM205
Technical Writing
CM220
Speech
HU200
Literature
HU220 Ethics
IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office
MA110
Mathematics of Personal Finance
SS100 College Foundations
SS105
Introduction to Psychology
SS200 Career Foundations
SS240 Microeconomics
Core General Education Courses - 45 Quarter Hours
CM100
Composition
CM205
Technical Writing
CM220
Speech
HU200
Literature
HU220 Ethics
IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office
MA110
Mathematics of Personal Finance
SS100 College Foundations
SS105
Introduction to Psychology
SS200 Career Foundations
SS240 Microeconomics
Core Major Courses - 58.5 Quarter Hours
BA100 Principles of Management
BA110
Principles of Marketing
BA130 Contemporary Leadership Theory
BA201 Business Law I
BA205 Human Resources Management
BA215
International Business
BA225 Business Ethics
BA285 Project Mgmt. Theory and Application
BA300
Organizational Behavior
BA303 Leadership in Cultural and Global Contexts
BA314 Leading Teams in Change
BA328 Leadership Applications
BA330 Entrepreneurship
Core Major Courses - 54 Quarter Hours
BA100 Principles of Management
BA110
Principles of Marketing
BA130 Contemporary Leadership Theory
BA201 Business Law I
BA205 Human Resources Management
BA210 Principles of Selling
BA215 International Business
BA220 Advertising
BA225 Business Ethics
BA285
Project Mgmt. Theory and Application
BA310 Marketing Research
BA330 Entrepreneurship
Supporting Major Courses - 18 Quarter Hours
AC200 Principles of Accounting I
AC202 Principles of Accounting II
SS120 Sociology
SS242 Macroeconomics
Supporting Major Courses - 22.5 Quarter Hours
AC200 Principles of Accounting I
AC202 Principles of Accounting II
IT135
Excel and Access for Business
MA250
Mathematics of Business Finance
SS242 Macroeconomics
1 Elective - 4.5 Quarter Hours
1 Elective - 4.5 Quarter Hours
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
SPORTS & EVENT MANAGEMENT
EVENT, HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT
126 Quarter Hours
126 Quarter Hours
Sports and Event Management is a focused business major designed
to provide students with opportunities to pursue careers in the areas
of sports & event management. Topics studied include: operations,
marketing, finance, promotion, advertising and sales. Graduates
from the program will be prepared to seek entry-level positions in the
following areas: sports information, facilities management, community
sports program management, sports marketing, sports administration,
event marketing and management, sports and event promotions,
corporate sales for sports and events, fitness and recreation
club management, resort and tourism management, nonprofit
management and many other sports and event related positions.
The Event, Hospitality and Tourism Management major prepares
students to succeed in the event, hospitality and tourism industry.
Specific industry knowledge, customer service and human relation
skills gained will help create a successful graduate. Students will
be able to apply computer and communication skills along with
selling and marketing knowledge to a wide variety of positions
within the event, hospitality and tourism industry. The knowledge
and skills gained will allow students to develop professionally and
socially within ever-changing and diversified environments.
Core General Education Courses - 45 Quarter Hours
CM100
Composition
CM205
Technical Writing
CM220
Speech
HU200
Literature
HU220
Ethics
IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office
MA110
Mathematics of Personal Finance
SS100 College Foundations
SS105
Introduction to Psychology
SS200 Career Foundations
SS240 Microeconomics
Core General Education Courses - 45 Quarter Hours
CM100
Composition
CM205 Technical Writing
CM220 Speech
HU200 Literature
HU220 Ethics
IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office
MA110
Mathematics of Personal Finance
SS100
College Foundations
SS105
Introduction to Psychology
SS200 Career Foundations
SS240 Microeconomics
Core Major Courses - 58.5 Quarter Hours BA205
Human Resources Management
BA210 Principles of Selling
EHT119
Introduction to Meeting Planning
EHT210 Tour Organization and Group Logistics
EHT216
Intercultural Communications and Customs
EHT337 Essentials of Event Management
SE115
Principles of Sports Management
SE117
Principles of Sports and Event Marketing
SE240
Media Relations and Sports Information
OR
BA245
Public Relations
SE255
Sports and Event Facilities Management
SE317
Legal Liability in Recreation, Sports and Tourism
SE360
Sports and Event Finance
SE375
Sports and Event Management Internship
Core Major Courses - 45 Quarter Hours
EHT113 Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
EHT116 Quality Hospitality Management
EHT119
Introduction to Meeting Planning
EHT120 Airline Computer Reservations
EHT121
Selling Global Destinations
EHT123
Introduction to Catering Management
EHT210 Tour Organization and Group Logistics
EHT216 Intercultural Communications and Customs
EHT337 Essentials of Event Management
EHT377 Event, Hospitality and Tourism Practicum
Supporting Major Courses - 36 Quarter Hours
AC200 Principles of Accounting I
AC202 Principles of Accounting II
BA110 Principles of Marketing
BA201 Business Law I
BA210 Principles of Selling
BA330 Entrepreneurship
IT135 Excel and Access for Business
SS242
Macroeconomics
Supporting Major Courses -18 Quarter Hours
AC200
Principles of Accounting I
AC202
Principles of Accounting II
IT135
Excel and Access for Business
SS242
Macroeconomics
1 Elective - 4.5 Quarter Hours
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
MEDIA COMMUNICATION
GENERAL STUDIES
126 Quarter Hours
126 Quarter Hours
The Media Communication major provides students with
a solid foundation in all aspects of contemporary business
communication, from writing and speech to video production
and web design. Graduates will be prepared to serve in
corporate communications capacities of any scale in positions
from production to management of communications.
The General Studies major is designed to provide graduates
with the skills and knowledge required to successfully continue
to the next level of higher education. The curriculum provides
a solid foundation in business administration, communications,
and information technology. This major provides students
with a variety of business-related experiences to help prepare
them for the ever-changing business environment.
Core General Education Course - 45 Quarter Hours
CM100 Composition
CM205 Technical Writing
CM220 Speech
HU200 Literature
HU220 Ethics
IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office
MA110 Mathematics of Personal Finance
SS100
College Foundations
SS105 Introduction to Psychology
SS200 Career Foundations
SS240 Microeconomics
Core General Education Course - 45 Quarter Hours
CM100 Composition
CM205
Technical Writing
CM220 Speech
HU200 Literature
HU220 Ethics
IT105 Introduction to Microsoft Office
MA110 Mathematics of Personal Finance
SS100 College Foundations
SS105
Introduction to Psychology
SS200 Career Foundations
SS240 Microeconomics
Core Major Courses - 36 Quarter Hours
CM150
Small-Group Communication
CM160
Electronic Journalism
CM210
Digital Photography with Photoshop
CM250
Graphic Design
CM305
Advanced Composition
CM315
Nonverbal Communications
CM325
Interpersonal Audience Analysis
HU210
Introduction to Film
Supporting Major Courses - 13.5 Quarter Hours
AC100
Introduction to Accounting
BA100
Principles of Management
IT135
Excel and Access for Business
Concentration Areas - 18 Quarter Hours
(Choose 1 class from each of the following areas.)
Accounting - 4.5 Quarter Hours
AC200 Principles of Accounting I
AC220
Payroll Accounting
Supporting Major Courses - 36 Quarter Hours
AC100
Introduction to Accounting
BA100
Principles of Management
BA110
Principles of Marketing
BA220
Advertising
BA245
Public Relations
BA285
Project Mgmt. Theory and Application
IT174
Dreamweaver
EHT216
Intercultural Communication and Customs
Business Administration - 4.5 Quarter Hours
BA110 Principles of Marketing
BA130 Contemporary Leadership Theory
BA201
Business Law I
BA205
Human Resources Management
BA210 Principles of Selling
BA215 International Business
BA220 Advertising
BA225
Business Ethics
2 Electives - 9 Quarter Hours
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
GENERAL STUDIES (continued)
BA230 BA300 BA303 Investments
Organizational Behavior
Leadership in Cultural and Global Contexts
Communications - 4.5 Quarter Hours
CM150 Small Group Communication
CM160
Electronic Journalism
CM210 Digital Photography with Photoshop
CM250
Graphic Design
CM325
Interpersonal Audience Analysis
CM360
Business Video
EHT216 Intercultural Communication and Customs
Information Technology - 4.5 Quarter Hours
IT120
Word IT130
Excel
IT174 Dreamweaver
IT220
Helpdesk and Support Techniques
IT230 Introduction to PC Hardware
and Technical Support
IT335
Advanced Excel
11 Electives - 49.5 Quarter Hours
Choose any 11 classes offered at AIB that have not
previously been taken. Some classess may require a
prerequisite.
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The following are standard, approved courses. Availability of any course depends on scheduling
and student needs at the time. Some classes may be taught day, online or in blended format only.
ACCOUNTING
AC100 Introduction to Accounting 4.5hrs
An introduction to the basic accounting
principles and practices as used in a doubleentry system. Emphasis is on analyzing
and recording business transactions and
preparing financial statements.
AC200 Principles of Accounting I
4.5 hrs This course provides an introduction to basic
double-entry accounting theory, principles,
and practices. In addition to analyzing and
recording of business transactions and
preparation of financial statements, the
class will also study deferrals, accruals, cash,
inventories, internal controls and some
accounting systems design.
AC202 Principles of Accounting II 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: AC200
A continuation of basic accounting
principles applied to receivables, long-term
assets, payroll, and current liabilities. An
introduction to accounting for corporations,
partnerships and limited liability
corporations is also presented. Included is
preparation of the statement of cash flows
and financial statement analysis.
AC220 Payroll Accounting
4.5 hrs
Prerequisites: AC100 or AC200, and IT105 A study of personnel and payroll accounting
with focus on the maintenance of a payroll
register, employee earnings records,
and the preparation of federal and state
government reports. Also emphasized
are old-age and survivors’ benefits and
taxes, federal and state unemployment
compensation and taxes, and other income
tax withholdings. Fair Labor Standards
Act requirements are reviewed. Students
complete a payroll project on a computer.
AC250 Accounting Spreadsheets 4.5 hrs
Prerequisites: AC202 and IT130
The course will emphasize accounting
transactions and problems common to most
businesses. The accounting transactions
and problems will be analyzed and then
solutions recorded on an accounting
spreadsheet.
AC300 Federal Taxes I
4.5 hrs
Prerequisite: AC202
A study of federal tax rules and related
accounting principles. Course covers all
pertinent phases of individual federal
income tax. This includes inclusions and
exclusions, deductions for adjusted gross
income, and itemized deductions.
to cost-volume-profit relationships, pricing and
profitability analysis, and capital investment. Also covered are activity-based management,
quality costs, and productivity measurement.
AC302 Federal Taxes II
4.5 hrs
Prerequisite: AC300
The course will include preparation of
Form 1040 and most related schedules and
forms related to individual tax preparation.
Tax rules for depreciation and property
transactions will be covered. Also included is
taxation of corporations.
AC330 Financial Reporting and
4.5 hrs Analysis
Prerequisites: AC310 and AC320
This course will concentrate on the
reading, referencing and review of financial
statements and note disclosures. Case
studies and a company's annual report will
be analyzed to identify financial information
and trends.
AC310 Intermediate Accounting I 4.5 hrs
Prerequisite: AC250
A comprehensive study of the use of
accounting principles and concepts as they
relate to financial statements. Studied in
detail are current assets including cash,
temporary investments, receivables, and
inventories.
AC312 Intermediate Accounting II 4.5 hrs
Prerequisites: AC310 and MA250
Continued study of balance sheet items.
Course includes a study of the procedures
employed in accounting for inventories,
buildings, equipment, intangible assets, and
long-term investments. Additional areas of
concentration include current, contingent,
and long-term liabilities and accounting for
stockholder equity in a corporation.
AC313 Intermediate Accounting III 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: AC312
This course will concentrate on the reading,
preparation, and analysis of common financial
disclosures of a business including leases,
income taxes, pensions, derivatives, and
contingencies. Also included will be other
dimensions of financial reporting such as
earnings per share and accounting changes and
error corrections.
AC320 Cost Accounting
4.5 hrs
Prerequisite: AC250
An introduction to the principles and
procedures of cost accounting. Emphasis is on
the procedures used in accounting for materials,
labor, and factory overhead in a job cost system.
Also covered are process cost systems, standard
costing, and cost allocation.
AC321 Cost Management
4.5 hrs
Prerequisite: AC320
A study of the application of cost procedures
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AC340 Peachtree Accounting
4.5 hrs Prerequisites: AC220 and AC310
The student functions as a computer
accounting specialist for a business
organization by converting a company’s
manual accounting system to a
computerized accounting system. The
student records business events, makes
adjusting journal entries, and prepares
interim and year-ended management
reports using a commercial software
package. The student is responsible for
the design, testing, and accuracy of the
company’s information reporting system.
AC355 Principles of Corporate Finance
4.5 hrs Prerequisites: AC312 and MA250
Students will study and apply financial models
that assist management in making decisions
to maximize the use of limited corporate
resources. The emphasis of this class will be
on investing and financing decisions that a
corporation typically faces. AC405 Advanced Taxation
4.5 hrs Prerequisite: AC302
Course will focus on how management and
business owners determine the impact of income
taxes on business transactions. This course will
review tax planning strategies business owners
use to minimize income tax expense and will also
review current tax law updates. AC410 Advanced Accounting
4.5 hrs
Prerequisite: AC313 This course includes a review of the equity
method of accounting for investments. The
emphasis of this course will be the application
of accounting theory to consolidated financial
statements, including the elimination of
inter-company transactions under the equity
method. Also included is an introduction to
foreign currency transactions.
AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
AC415 Governmental and
4.5 hrs
Nonprofit Accounting
Prerequisite: AC313
This course focuses on the theory and practice
of accounting and financial reporting for
governmental entities and not-for-profit
organizations.
AC420 Forensic Accounting
4.5 hrs
Prerequisites: AC313
Course will present strategies and tactics
essential to investigative accounting. The
course will include an introduction to forensic
accounting, how to analyze and interpret
financial statements to detect fraud and
other misstatements, proper documentation
techniques and an introduction to cybercrimes.
AC430 Introduction to Auditing
4.5 hrs Prerequisite: AC313
This course will focus on the major steps
in the audit process, audit documentation,
sampling techniques, internal controls, financial
statement testing, and audit reports.
AC450 Financial Statement Analysis 4.5 hrs
Prerequisites: AC410
A review of terms, concepts, and principles
used to prepare and analyze financial
statements. Company annual reports are
used to apply ratio and trend analysis to
determine liquidity, debt paying ability, and
profitability.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
BA100 Principles of Management 4.5 hrs The purpose of this survey course is
to introduce the general principles
of management applicable to any
organization with an established set of
goals or objectives. This course analyzes the
major managerial functions of planning,
organizing and staffing, leading (leadership
and motivation), and controlling (monitoring
and evaluating). Also covered are managerial
ethics and corporate social responsibility.
BA110 Principles of Marketing
4.5 hrs A strategic marketing management approach
to the problems of modern-day marketing
including market opportunity analysis, target
market selection, marketing mix development
(i.e., product development and management,
channels of distribution, promotion,
[advertising, personal selling, sales promotion,
public relations and publicity], pricing
policies and tactics), and the management of
marketing activities. The world of e-business
is explored from both a marketing and
consumer point of view. Marketing ethics is
also discussed.
BA130 Contemporary Leadership 4.5 hrs
Theory
The focus of this course is the selfexamination of skills, personality, attitudes,
and behaviors to increase self-awareness
of leadership competencies. Students will
also investigate principles and theories
of leadership. Concepts of leadership are
analyzed by studying leaders in business.
BA200 Principles of Insurance and 4.5 hrs
Risk Management
This course will introduce students to the risk
management process used in the insurance
industry. The course includes an introduction
to the various insurance products and
terminology. Employment opportunities and
career paths in the insurance field are also
explored.
demonstrating the product, negotiation/
overcoming sales resistance, closing the
sale, and service after the sale, to provide
the foundation for a long-term relationship.
Selling is explored in a traditional model as
well as in the dot.com environment.
BA215 International Business
4.5 hrs
This survey course offers a managerial
approach to international business with an
emphasis on preparing students to operate
in the international market place. Topics to
be covered are the world’s marketplaces,
including: managing international business
and managing international business
operations.
BA220 Advertising
4.5 hrs
Prerequisite: BA110 or SE117
A general approach to the advertising
function and the development of a complete
advertising campaign from marketing goals. Studied are marketing research techniques,
target market identification, and the
creative, production and media functions, as
BA201 Business Law I
4.5 hrs well as the coordination of personal selling,
An introduction to business law and the role
sales promotion, and public relations and
of business law in today’s legal environment.
publicity with the advertising campaign.
Topics examined and analyzed will include: the The advertising agency and the advertising
court system, common law, civil law, criminal
department of a firm are also examined.
law, and administrative law, government
regulation of business, contract law, personal
BA225 Business Ethics
4.5 hrs
property, and bailment. This course covers ethical and social issues that
affect contemporary American business, including
BA205 Human Resources
4.5 hrs
examination and analysis of many types of ethical
Management
dilemmas currently facing businesses and business
Management of people in the workplace,
people. Topics include personal honesty, employee
including human resources planning,
screening, employee privacy, sexual harassment,
organizing, leading, and controlling. The
whistle-blowing, workplace safety, advertising
role of the human resource department
content, product safety, and quality.
in an organization is discussed as well as
the human resource functions of EEO, job
BA230 Investments
4.5 hrs
analysis/job design/job description, human
An introduction to the language of financial
resources staffing plan, recruiting, selecting,
securities. The focus is on stocks and bonds and
orientation, training, career development,
the financial market in which they are traded.
appraising performance, compensation,
employee benefits, safety and health, and
BA245 Public Relations
4.5 hrs
employee discipline.
Public relations is a planned process to influence
public opinion. Topics studied include the history
BA210 Principles of Selling
4.5 hrs
of the profession, key conceptual framework areas
Prerequisite: BA110 or SE117
that underpin the field, the field’s most important
Relationship selling utilizing a consultative
constituencies, the primary technical skills that
style to establish and maintain long-term
public relations professionals must possess, and
partnerships is examined as a career. The
challenges and opportunities presented to public
consultative style emphasizes social and
relations in the 21st century.
business contact, information gathering
through needs discovery, counseling
and consulting, recommending a
solution, translating features to benefits,
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BA250 Principles of Banking
4.5 hrs Students investigate various principles,
practices, and theories used in commercial
banking. Credit unions, savings and loans,
finance companies, and other financial
intermediaries are compared to domestic
bank operations. Various financial regulatory
institutions are also to be studied.
BA285 Project Management Theory 4.5 hrs
and Application
An integrated study of the many concepts,
skills, tools, and techniques involved in
project management. Project management
issues and documentation are addressed
in a microcomputer-based environment
using the MicroSoft Project software. Team
concepts to problem definitions and solutions
are emphasized. Students are required to
develop, manage, and present a project.
BA300 Organizational Behavior
4.5 hrs
Prerequisites: BA100, SE115 or EHT116 This course is designed to provide students with
a conceptual and empirical understanding of
the structure and function of human behavior
in organizations. The course will examine
specific topics to which leaders of today’s
organizations must give attention. Topics which
will be explored include: behavioral influences
which affect productivity, organizational
effectiveness and efficiency, perception,
motivation, decision making, communication,
leadership, job and organizational design,
group behavior, organizational power, politics,
and change.
BA303 Leadership in Cultural 4.5 hrs
and Global Contexts
Prerequisite: BA130
This course is a comparative study of
leadership in other cultures and in crosscultural organizations. Additionally, topics
include cultural influences on leadership
and the relationship between leaders and
followers in differing cultures. This course
will help students gain the skills needed
to adapt and lead effectively in unfamiliar
cultures and cross-cultural settings.
BA306 International Business
4.5 hrs
Practicum
A blend of research, theory, hands-on
experience, and critical thinking, the
International Business Practicum offers
students an immersion in international
business, including international research,
operations, marketing, accounting, human
resource management, procurement, legal,
advertising, and sales, as well as exposure
to the skills required to successfully adapt
to a different culture, over a 7 – 10 day
period while living and traveling in a foreign
market. Students will visit host country
businesses and learn how to adapt and
function in a different cultural environment.
Pre-trip academic work is required. There is
an additional cost for this course beyond the
tuition fee.
BA310 Marketing Research
4.5 hrs
Prerequisite: BA110 or SE117
The role of marketing research in a
modern marketing system is viewed as an
information-gathering and decision-making
management tool. The course examines
research from the perspective of both the
manager and researchers and explores
the basic stages of the research process
which includes formulating the problem(s),
determining research design(s), determining
the data-collection method(s), designing
the data collection form(s), sampling and
data collection, data analysis, and preparing
research reports. The role of e-business in
marketing research will also be explored.
BA313 Business Law II
4.5 hrs
Prerequisite: BA201 or SE317
This course examines the legal rights and
responsibilities of people in both the public
and private sectors. It is designed to give
students a basic understanding of the rights
and responsibilities of parties in contractual
and employment relationships. Students
will also review legal issues involving debtor/
creditor and insurance law. To accomplish these
objectives, students will analyize current events,
legal conflicts, and ethical dilemmas, in addition
to reading the text.
BA314 Leading Teams in Change 4.5 hrs
Prerequisite: BA130
Building on concepts and theories learned in
Contemporary Leadership Theory, students
will begin the examination of behaviors,
methods, and contexts of leadership and
change. Students will be able to choose the
appropriate strategies and opportunities to
lead individuals, teams, departments, and/
or organizations in a constantly changing
environment.
BA316 Nonprofit Management
4.5 hrs This course is designed to provide students
with the opportunity to explore and develop
an understanding of the fundamentals in the
management of a nonprofit organization. Topics
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which will be studied include: working with boards
of directors; volunteer management including
the recruitment, retention and recognition of
volunteers; the many faces of fundraising; program
development and delivery; advocacy in the nonprofit organization; types of services provided; nonprofit budgeting; communication; and working
with the media.
BA323 Consumer Behavior
4.5 hrs
This course is an interdisciplinary approach to
the analysis and interpretation of consumer
buying habits and motives and the resultant
purchase of goods and services. The purchaser’s
psychological, economic, and sociocultural
actions and reactions are examined. Students
will study factors affecting buying behavior
in consumer markets and their relationship in
developing marketing strategies.
BA325 Mortgage Banking
4.5 hrs
Prerequisites: BA250 and MA250
The language, terms, history, loan flow,
secondary market, loan types, and servicing
requirements of the mortgage banking
industry are studied. Application to reallife lending scenarios is emphasized.
Background in real estate is provided to
acquaint students with the appropriate real
estate concepts and laws applicable to the
mortgage industry.
BA327 Sales Management
4.5 hrs
Prerequisites: BA100, SE115 or EHT116 Functional aspects of sales force management
are studied including: personal selling methods;
procedures for recruiting, selecting, and training
new salespeople; compensation and expense
control systems; sales force motivation and
supervision; methods of territorial and quota
assignments; sales department budgets;
distribution-dealer relationships; and other
selected topics.
BA328 Leadership Applications
4.5 hrs
Prerequisites: BA130, BA300, BA303 and BA314
Students assess and reflect on their own
leadership experiences and continue
developing leadership skills. Students
demonstrate knowledge about leadership
themes and understanding of the essential
attributes of leadership. Students apply the
skills and learning to business simulations.
BA330 Entrepreneurship
4.5 hrs Prerequisite: AC202
This course is an introduction to small
business management in relation to
the startup, buying, or franchising of a
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small business. Topics include forming
the organization; creating a competitive
advantage; developing a marketing and
management plan; projecting financial
requirements, and creating an exit strategy.
Students use this knowledge to create a
business plan.
BA333 Managerial Communications4.5 hrs
Prerequisites: BA100, SE115 or EHT116
Students will study communication in managerial
situations, including motivating employees,
persuading management, building consensus,
introducing change, explaining financial situations,
providing and receiving feedback, getting a
proposal adopted, making a sale, coordinating
strategy, interacting with media, managing
meetings, and making the best use of the
technology available. Also addressed are personal
and organizational ethics, and multicultural and
electronic communication.
BA335 E-Management
4.5 hrs
Prerequisites: BA100, SE115 or EHT116 The purpose of this course is to introduce
students to the implications of an Internetbased society. Knowledge, skills, and abilities
gained from previous business courses will
be applied to an online environment. An
assessment of advantages and disadvantages
of an online environment, as well as the
possibilities available for businesses, will be
discussed.
BA355 Corporate Finance
4.5 hrs
Prerequisites: MA110, AC200 and AC202
Students will study and apply financial models
that assist management in making decisions
to maximize the use of limited corporate
resources. The emphasis of this class will be
on the time value of money, the relationship of
risk and reward, sources of capital and capital
budgeting which together will provide the basis
for making corporate decisions.
BA390 Purchasing Management 4.5 hrs
Prerequisites: BA100, SE115 or EHT116 This course provides the student with an
understanding of the principles of purchasing
materials and supply management. Emphasis
is placed on the importance of these principles
in the development of quality products
and services and to profitable relations with
suppliers, employees, and customers. Areas of
study include quality, price, supplier selection,
outsourcing, purchasing services, information
flows, legal aspects, purchasing procedures and
strategies, and international purchasing.
BA400 Community Success
4.5 hrs
Prerequisite: BA310 Community Success is a marketing
applications course that is designed for
business administration students interested
in community work, as well as local leaders
involved in community and economic
development. The course is rooted in
real world experience, and affirmed in the
works of Suzanne W. Morse, author of Smart
Communities, Richard Karlgaard, author of
Life.2.0, Philip Kotler, author of Marketing Places,
and Cornelia and Jan Flora, authors of Rural
Communities, Legacy & Change. Highlights of
this course include seven key leverage points,
an exclusive model for community success, a
process to guide implementation, plus tools
and tips that can help students administer the
program in communities of all kinds. of vocabulary is included. Supplementary
classroom materials include speed reading
activities.
BA450 Production and Operations 4.5 hrs
Management Prerequisites: BA100, SE115 or EHT116 This course will study the application of the
principles of management to the planning,
control, design, operation, and updating of
operational systems both in the manufacturing
and service sectors. Students will become
familiar with the various operations
management decisions required in managing
a manufacturing or service business. Analytical
models which support these decisions will be
presented and discussed. Students will become
familiar with application of these principles and
models through analysis of actual firms and
manufacturing and service firm cases.
CM160 Electronic Journalism 4.5 hrs
Prerequisite: CM100
This course examines the evolving journalistic
style of online publications. The unique attributes
of electronic journalism will be explored,
analyzed, and applied.
BA490 Strategic Management
4.5 hrs
Prerequisites: BA100, SE115 or EHT116; and BA390 This course will study strategy formulation,
implementation, evaluation, and control in
today’s organizations, with an emphasis on
strategic planning and decision making. Also
studied is the formulation and implementation
of corporate and business strategies to
achieve the objectives of the organization.
This emphasizes environmental, industry, and
competitor analysis and includes stakeholder
analysis of government, community, consumers,
employees, and the natural environment.
COMMUNICATIONS
CM010 College Reading
4.5 hrs A course in reading development
emphasizing comprehension, retention,
visual skills, and reading rate. A review
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CM100 Composition
4.5 hrs This course is designed to improve a student’s
written communication. Students will work on
writing abilities while learning to incoporate
grammar skills.
CM150 Small Group Communication 4.5 hrs
Students will gain competence in small group
communication through an understanding of
group dynamics and communication theory. This
course will emphasize the unique nature of every
small group, paying special attention to the role
of communication in achieving the group’s goals
and the barriers to effective communication in
one-on-one, e-mail, and meeting settings.
CM205 Technical Writing
4.5 hrs Prerequisite: CM100
This course examines the fundamentals of style,
form, and technique of business communication.
Students will learn how to write clear and
accurate letters, memorandums, and business
reports. There will be lectures and examination of
samples and reviews of the individual’s writing.
Included will be written communications of the
employment process such as resumes, cover
letters, etc.
CM210 Digital Photography 4.5 hrs
with Photoshop
Prerequisite: IT105, a laptop computer, and digital camera
This course will introduce students to the
elements of photographic communication in the
electronic age. Subjects will include the camera,
lighting, picture composition, color, and the use
of Photoshop for basic photo correction and
cropping.
CM220 Speech
4.5 hrs
Prerequisite: CM100 Course centers on development of clear, wellorganized, effective oral communication through
various types of speaking situations. Key topics
include persuasion, demonstration, informative,
panel, and special-occasion speaking. Students will
also participate in a mock interview.
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CM245 Practical Spanish for 4.5 hrs
Business Professionals
A survey of the fundamentals of the Spanish
language. The emphasis of this class will be on
the use of Spanish, in both written and verbal
forms, in the business world.
CM250 Graphic Design 4.5 hrs
Prerequisites: CM160 and CM210
Page layout, typography, art, and the principles
of visual communication will be taught.
Students will refine their abilities through the
application of concepts on projects for class and
for the College. Photoshop and InDesign will be
used to create print publications.
CM305 Advanced Composition
4.5 hrs
Prerequisite: CM100
This course builds upon students’ basic writing
skills with the addition of logic and rhetoric,
as well as advanced research strategies.
Students will write a persuasive research
paper demonstrating their mastery of these
communication skills.
CM315 Nonverbal Communications 4.5 hrs
Prerequisite: EHT216
This course will focus on both intentional and
unintentional messages sent without the use
of words from either the message source or
the environment. The roles of touch, proximity,
paralanguage, volume, gestures, intonation,
setting, and related factors will be analyzed for
their ability to reinforce, substitute and interfere
with a message. Students will create and deliver
effective messages optimizing nonverbal and
verbal choices.
CM325 Interpersonal Audience
4.5 hrs
Analysis
Prerequisites: CM150, CM220 and CM315
This course will focus on strengthening
interpersonal relationship-building, creating
persuasive communications, effective
leadership and enhanced problem-solving.
Students will develop an attitude of confidence
and enthusiasm in their face-to-face dealings
with others.
CM330 Grant Proposal Writing and 4.5 hrs
Non-Profit Communications
Prerequisites: CM205 and CM380
This advanced writing course focuses on writing
argument-based grants, proposals, fellowship
applications, and other documents for nonprofits. Students will craft a number of grant
proposals and will also peer-review classmates'
drafts.
CM340 Social Media and Culture 4.5 hrs
Prerequisites: CM205 and CM325
This course will teach students how to use the
major tools in social media with a focus on
best use. Students will evaluate social media
communications to help them reach personal
and professional goals. Student will examine
and analyze the ways in which social media and
networking interact with culture.
CM360 Business Video
4.5 hrs
Prerequisites: CM220, CM250 and CM380
Synthesizing all they have learned about
photography, graphic design, speech, and
written communication, students will produce
video for the Internet, document presentations,
create instructional programming, craft video
news releases, and coordinate event coverage.
CM370 Media Law and Ethics
4.5 hrs
Prerequisite: HU220
Students will develop an understanding and
appreciation of legal and ethical issues in media.
Case studies involving current legal and ethical
issues will be analyzed and critiqued.
CM375 Communications
4.5 hrs
Internship
Prerequisites: CM160, CM210 and CM360
Students will apply their classroom learning
to the working world. They will work for actual
employers on actual projects, applying what
they have learned in the classroom and gaining
a better understanding of the field they have
chosen to enter. Students must work at least
100 hours, reflect on the experience in an
essay, and obtain an employer evaluation upon
completion of the internship.
CM410 Electronic Media Seminar 4.5 hrs
Prerequisites: CM340 and CM370
This course will investigate the way electronic
media impacts business communications. The
benefits, opportunities, and dangers of utilizing
contemporary media will be explored. Evolving
communication channels will be examined
and appraised in the fundamentals of style,
form and technique for successful business
communication practices.
CM430 Contemporary
4.5 hrs
Communication Issues
Prerequisites: CM360 and CM410
Current selected topics in the field of
communications will be addressed. Possible
topics will include current affairs, ethics,
communication theory, communications
management and trends. Guest speakers,
Web sites, newspapers and magazines will be
analyzed and critiqued.
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CM450 Multimedia Communication 4.5 hrs
Strategies
Prerequisites: CM360 and CM 410
This course entails the evaluation and
development of effective Web content using
words, pictures, and sound. Students will design
multimedia communication using current
guidelines with photographs, lists and tables
to illustrate the key concepts behind writing
nonlinear, interactive stories; creating succinct
and clear copy; and working compelling
images, motion graphics, and sound into digital
communication.
EVENT, HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
MANAGEMENT
EHT113 Introduction to Hospitality 4.5 hrs
and Tourism
This course will introduce the students
to the exciting and growing hospitality,
meeting and tourism industry. Career paths,
organizational structure, the importance
of customer service and the characteristics
of hotels, county clubs, casino, cruise
lines and the meeting industry will be
discussed. Students will learn the role that
management, selling and marketing play
in the successful operation of hospitality,
meeting and tourism related businesses.
EHT116 Quality Hospitality 4.5 hrs
Management
Prerequisite: EHT113
Students will learn how management
concepts relate specifically to the tourism
and hospitality industry. Students will
learn to improve their leadership and
management skills as management issues
such as communications, goal setting,
high performance teams and employee
empowerment, along with coaching and
conflict management are studied.
EHT119 Introduction to Meeting 4.5 hrs
Planning
Students will be introduced to the meeting,
exposition, event and convention (MEEC)
industry. Areas of concentration include
the key players in the industry such as
Destination Management Organizations,
meeting and convention venues and service
contractors. The elements of planning and
producing MEEC events will also be covered
including food and beverage, legal issues,
technology, green meetings and social
responsibility and international aspects of
MEEC planning. Students will be introduced
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to Delphi, the world's leading sales and
catering system used by major hotel chains
to manage their meeting, event and catering
needs.
EHT120 Airline Computer
4.5 hrs
Reservations
Students will be introduced to the Apollo
Airline Reservation System used by United
Airlines and travel agencies around the
country. This course concentrates on
scheduling airline reservations, displaying
fares and rules, building and completing
an airline reservation. In addition to this,
students will learn how to explain all rules,
restrictions, and requirements for all airline,
car, and hotel reservations. Students will
gain a thorough understanding of airline
fare and ticketing requirements, along with
car and hotel policies.
EHT121 Selling Global Destinations 4.5 hrs
Concentration will be on features of global
destinations that are important tourist,
meeting and event destinations. Students
will learn the importance of matching
travelers to appropriate destinations based
on the traveler's interest and motivation.
Key attractions and features of major cities,
itinerary planning, transportation and hotel
options, climate and international travel
documentation will be studied. Students will
be introduced to airport/city codes along
with global map study.
EHT123 Introduction to Catering 4.5 hrs
Management
Students will be introduced to the generally
accepted principles and procedures
of catering, one of the fastest growing
segments of the food and beverage
industry. Students will gain a perspective
of the various types of catering businesses
including the skills and knowledge
necessary to be successful. Areas of
concentration include planning, developing,
implementing and supervising a catering
function. Students will also learn to use the
Delphi Banquet Event Order (BEO) program.
Delphi is the world's leading sales and
catering system used by major hotel chains
to manage their meeting, event and catering
needs.
EHT210 Tour Organization and 4.5 hrs
Group Logistics
This class will introduce the students to
the process of organizing tours and the
logistics of group or team travel. The major
components of a tour and their application
in the tour creation and transportation
process will be discussed. The students
will learn the role that air and ground
transportation, hotel accommodations,
food and beverage and attractions play in
the creation of a tour and in the logistics of
accommodating, hosting and transporting
large groups or teams.
EHT216 Intercultural 4.5 hrs
Communications and Customs
Students will be introduced to the core
concepts of intercultural communications
to develop the knowledge, understanding
and skills to effectively communicate within
a globally diverse workplace.  To increase
cultural understanding, students will study
worldwide cultural customs, religious beliefs
and intercultural communication in the
context of tourism.
and colonialism, the French Revolution and
Napoleon, the development and spread
of the Industrial Revolution, Marxism and
Communism, global rearrangements of
the twentieth century, decline of European
colonialism, and contemporary conditions will
be studied.
HUMANITIES
HU200 Literature 4.5 hrs
Prerequisite: CM100 Introduction to the study and appreciation
of fiction, poetry, and drama. Basic critical
approaches are emphasized, and a broad
range of authors from a variety of cultural
and ethnic groups and a wide span of
historical periods are presented. Students
will respond to literature through discussion
and written analysis. EHT337 Essentials of Event
4.5 hrs    
Management
Prerequisite: EHT119
Students will gain an understanding of
the main elements of event planning
including designing, planning, budgeting,
marketing, site selection, food and beverage,
entertainment and staging. Students will
be introduced to the Cvent event booking
program used by event planners and hotel
sales departments to request and confirm
event space. Students have the opportunity
to become Cvent Certified. Students will also
learn to use the Delphi diagraming program.
Delphi is the world's leading sales and
catering system used by major hotel chains
to manage their meeting, event and catering
needs.
HU210 Introduction to Film
4.5 hrs This course examines the American film from
three perspectives: production technique,
history, and the interplay of Hollywood genres
and societal forces. Students will view, analyze,
and discuss several notable films in relation to
assigned textbook readings.
EHT377 Event, Hospitality and 4.5 hrs
Tourism Practicum
Prerequisite: EHT337
This course is specifically designed for
preparing students to enter a career in
the event, hospitality or tourism industry. 
Students will participate in an internship at
an industry- related business to gain work
experience and apply industry specific skills
learned at AIB.
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HISTORY
HIST150 Western Civilization
4.5 hrs This course is an introduction to the history of
western civilization from 1500 to the present.
The influence of European expansionism
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HU220 Ethics
4.5 hrs This course introduces students to the major
ethical theories of the Western tradition as
advocated by their key historical proponents.
Topics include both normative ethics and metaethics. Students will apply ethical perspectives
to modern cases, participating in class
discussions and writing short essays to support
their positions.
IT105 Introduction to Microsoft 4.5 hrs
Office This course uses project-based applications
to teach the fundamentals of the Microsoft
Office suite – specifically, Word, Excel, Outlook,
and PowerPoint. Students will demonstrate
software proficiency through creation of
professional documents.
IT120 Word 4.5 hrs
Students will learn the most important topics
of Microsoft Word 2007. Students learn how
to create, edit and format documents and
multiple-page reports, desktop publishing,
mail merge, Web page creation and advanced
techniques, such as automating work and
using advanced on-screen forms.
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IT130 Excel 4.5 hrs
Prerequisite: IT105
The emphasis in this course is on problem
solving and developing critical thinking skills
necessary to apply the Excel spreadsheet
tool in the business world. This course
covers the use of Excel in planning, building,
testing, and documenting worksheets;
formatting and printing; using functions,
formulas and absolute cell references; and
simple Visual Basic macros.
IT135
Excel and Access for Business 4.5 hrs Prerequisite: IT105
This course covers the basic concepts in
Excel and Access with a focus on business
needs. The course covers the use of
Excel in planning, building, testing, and
documenting worksheets; formatting and
printing; and using functions, formulas, and
absolute cell references. In Access the course
covers basic database concepts of creating,
modifying, and maintaining databases.
Working with tables, queries, forms, and
reports is included.
IT174 Dreamweaver
4.5 hrs
Prerequisite: IT105
This hands-on course provides coverage of
Dreamweaver, including Web page creation,
site management, HTML, and dynamic
pages. Students will learn how to integrate
tables, forms, audio, images, and video and
become familiar with navigation, formatting,
and cascading style sheets. An overview of
good planning and designing techniques is
also included for creating successful pages.
IT220 Helpdesk and Support 4.5 hrs
Techniques
In this course, students will focus on
technology, business, and communication
skills needed to succeed as a helpdesk
professional. Skills and strategies for
decision making, successful verbal and
written communication with clients, and
determining user needs will be explored.
Operations of a helpdesk, including tracking
and performance tools, will also be reviewed.
IT230 Introduction to PC Hardware 4.5 hrs
and Technical Support
Prerequisite: IT105
A course in providing technical support
for microcomputer users in a business
environment. Includes extensive instruction
in PC hardware and peripheral devices, PC
operating systems, hardware diagnostic
techniques, and software troubleshooting. IT320 Business Information 4.5 hrs
Systems
This course examines the use of information
systems in organizational settings. Topics
include acquisition, management, use and
control of information systems, and their
impact on individuals and organizations.
Emphasis is on the business manager’s role
in developing and managing information
systems.
MUSIC
IT335 Advanced Excel
4.5 hrs
Prerequisite: IT130
This course will utilize advanced macros, charts,
and functions as well as the advanced tools of
PivotTables, Data Tables, Goal Seek, Solver and
Scenarios to help management make financial
decisions.
SCIENCE
MATH
MA110 Mathematics of Personal 4.5 hrs
Finance The application of basic math skills to
practical and personal business-related
problems in the areas of retailing, simple
interest, borrowing money, credit cards,
compound interest, annuities, investment
ideas, payroll, taxes, and insurance.
MA120 College Algebra
4.5 hrs The study of the algebraic concepts involved
in solving, graphing, and analyzing linear,
quadratic, polynominal and exponential
functions, systems of linear and nonlinear
equations and the conic sections.
MA250 Mathematics of Business 4.5 hrs
Finance
An in-depth study of the mathematics used
in business management with emphasis on
the time value of money and including such
topics as simple and compound interest,
present and future values, discounting
procedures, annuities, and amortization of
debts.
MA310 Essential Statistics
4.5 hrs
An introduction to the field of statistics
including types of data, how data is gathered,
descriptive statistics, probability theory, types
of distributions, and statistical inference (e.g.,
building confidence intervals and testing
hypotheses).
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MSC110 Music Appreciation
4.5 hrs This course is designed to increase the student’s
awareness and enjoyment of diverse styles of
music from ancient music to the present. The
objective is to help students become effective
listeners and intelligent consumers of music
and culture.
SCI100 Environmental Science
4.5 hrs
An introduction to the study of the environment
and human impacts on different aspects of the
environment. Areas of focus will be introduction
to ecology, population dynamics, hydrology
and the study of the environmental impact
of resource use, waste generation, energy
generation, and overpopulation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
SS100 College Foundations
1.5 hrs The goal of the course is to help new
students successfully make the transition to
AIB College of Business. The course includes
college orientation activities and instruction
related to life skills, learning styles, study
skills, critical thinking, and diversity. The
course also provides an opportunity for the
students to form relationships with other
students and the faculty within the first few
weeks of their first term.
SS105 Introduction to 4.5 hrs
Psychology
This course introduces the field of
psychology and its basic concepts, theories,
research methods, and contributions to the
understanding of human behavior. Topics
include the nervous system, perception,
learning and memory, motivation,
personality, developmental and clinical
psychology. The past and current theories
and contributions of major psychologists are
explored.
SS120 Sociology
4.5 hrs
A survey of sociological theories and
concepts. Areas of focus will include culture,
agents of socialization, social structure
and control, social mobility, prejudice and
discrimination, gender identity, and the
family.
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SS130 Political Science
4.5 hrs
A factual approach to the study of American
government, democracy and the effect that
politics has on the individual citizen, the
economy, and business decision-making.
Topics include the U.S. Constitution, the
Congress, the Presidency, the Federal
Judiciary, the bureaucracy, and the
international political arena, as well as state
and local governments.
SS200 Career Foundations
3.0 hrs
This course will be the capstone course for
all majors. The goal of the course is to help
graduating students successfully transition
from college life to a professional career. The
course includes instruction related to resumes/
cover letters, networking, interviewing,
professionalism, and life skills. In addition
to class time, students will be required to
complete 20 hours of community engagement
and a five-hour service learning project. The
students are encouraged to complete the
community engagement hours prior to taking
the course, and the service learning project
will be assigned and completed in conjunction
with the actual class.
SS240 Microeconomics
4.5 hrs
This course is an introduction to
Microeconomics. Topics to be covered
include basic economic concepts of
scarcity, economic choices, supply and
demand, consumer theory, producer theory,
competition, and many others.
SS242 Macroeconomics
4.5 hrs
Prerequisite: SS240
This course is an introduction to
Macroeconomics. Economic concepts
including supply and demand, national
income, unemployment, inflation, fiscal
policy, money and banking, monetary policy,
and many others will be studied.
SS310 Social Psychology
4.5 hrs This course is an introduction to the study of
human behavior in social situations. Established
theories, recent research, and analysis of
everyday situations will be used to learn about
perception (of the self and others), attitudes,
conformity, group processes, attraction, altruism,
aggression, and applied social psychology.
SPORT & EVENT MANAGEMENT
SE115 Principles of Sports 4.5 hrs
Management
This course is designed to introduce the
student to the general principles of sports
management. Students will examine the
core elements of management functions and
ethics. Application of management concepts
and theories to sport organization and
the industry will also be addressed. Topics
studied include leadership, ethics, diversity,
and the major managerial functions of
planning, organizing, staffing, leading and
controlling (evaluation).
SE117 Principles of Sports & 4.5 hrs
Event Marketing
This course explores the concepts and
principles of marketing as they apply to
sports and event marketing strategies.
Areas of study include market analysis,
action plans, including prime prospect
identification, marketing mix development
and evaluation tools. Students will develop
a strategic marketing plan for an event in a
related field.
SE240 Media Relations & Sports 4.5 hrs
Information
This course is designed to prepare the
student in working with the media and
internal and external audiences in the
area of maintaining a positive public
image. Topics studied include: role of
communications in management, news
release writing, working with various forms
of the media, preparing for interviews,
pitching stories, ethical issues and crisis
management.
SE255 Sports & Event Facilities 4.5 hrs
Management
This course assists students in developing an
understanding of the knowledge and skills
needed to manage facilities used in sports
and a variety of events. Topics addressed
include: planning techniques, event logistics,
crowd control, liability, funding, contracts,
scheduling of supervision and employees,
facility design, operations and maintenance,
housekeeping, safety and medical services,
and insurance.
SE317 Legal Liability in Recreation, 4.5 hrs
Sports & Tourism
This course is designed to allow students
the opportunity to study the legal liability
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and risk involved in sports and event
management. Topics addressed include: risk
assessment and management in recreation,
sports and tourism, tort law (intentional
torts, negligence and absolute or strict
liability), contract law, and criminal law as
well as constitutional issues in sports and
event management, including outdoor
recreation management.
SE345 Indoor and +Outdoor 4.5 hrs
Recreation and Park Management
Prerequisites: BA100, SE115 or EHT116
This course introduces students to the
basic principles of indoor and outdoor
recreation, park management, resource
protection, visitor management, public
policy, politics and special interests, sources
of funding, fundraising, special events,
resource management, facilities planning,
technology tools and interconnectivity,
legal issues and automated reservation
and safety systems. Development and
administration of recreational facilities in
natural and indoor settings; development
of community, land and water resources to
provide recreational opportunities in which
environmental factors play major roles;
fundamental concepts of recreation and
leisure and their roles in modern American
culture will be explored. Emphasis will be
placed on park management strategies
that are implemented for the protection of
resources, visitor management and visitor
education. Principles and techniques for
effective leadership in the organization and
the operation of recreational activities will
also be studied.
SE350 Sports and Event Risk
4.5 hrs
Management and Safety
Prerequisite: SE317
Organizations often offer and/or sponsor
sports, special events, recreation programs
and other activities on a regular basis. This
course addresses the inherent risk in any
sport, event or recreation program and the
expectations and requirements of our legal
system that sports organizers, administrators
and coaches face as they develop programs
that anticipate and manage foreseeable
risks. Students receive in-depth exposure
to a variety of legal obligations and liability
exposure inherent in sports and events and
the tools used to minimize risk. Students will
study issues and strategies surrounding risk
management in athletics, special events and
recreation programs. Investigation into the
costs of sporting accidents, which can be
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significant financial and emotional burden
for an organization, will also be addressed.
Safety reviews, including risk management
plans, and risk assessment will also be
discussed. The course will employ case
studies and scenarios to develop potential
strategies.
SE360 Sports & Event Finance 4.5 hrs
Prerequisites: AC200 and AC202
Analysis of the relationship between finance
and the sports industry is addressed in this
course. Students will study the financial and
economic aspects of sports organizations
and current financial issues relating to high
school, collegiate and professional sports.
SE375 Sports & Event 4.5 hrs
Management Internship
Students will participate in a supervised
amateur or professional work experience
in the sports and event management
industry. A written analysis of the student’s
experience and possible oral presentation
will be required.
SE480 Selected Sports and 4.5 hrs
Event Case Studies
Prerequisite: SE375
Students will exam current issues in the
field of sports and event management,
including contemporary issues challenging
administrators in park and recreation
leadership positions, by utilizing several
methods of study including case studies of
local and national organization. Students
will exam and evaluate how organizations
address a variety of issues relating to
sport, event and recreational activities,
including the planning, organizing,
implementation and the results of plan
and will make recommendations for future
improvement. Students will also analyze
the outcome’s impact on the organization.
Crisis management planning will also be
addressed.
SE460 Sports and Event 4.5 hrs
Sponsorship
Prerequisites: BA110 or SE117; and BA 210
Students will examine the role of corporate
sponsorship and its importance to sports,
events, organizers, participants, athletes,
entertainers, communities and the media.
Overview of effective methods to plan,
price, organize, acquire, implement, measure
and evaluate sponsorships, including the
development of a corporate sponsorship
plan and post program analysis, utilizing
various types of marketing research, will
be studied. This course will also explore
ways organizations can capitalize on fund
raising activities to improve market share
and visibility and various strategies and
techniques needed for successful revenue
generation in the sport and event industry.
Students will study techniques and
strategies for enhancing and expanding
sport sales and sponsorships and the impact
on the sponsoring organizations. Students
will examine the sports sale process, and
the key elements of sports and event
sponsorship sales, implementation and
evaluation.
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
takes place via e-mail or live chat. Discussion boards and virtual
The Community Engagement program at AIB helps students learn
classrooms are also utilized. For more information, or to register for
and develop through organized community engagement experiences
an online class, contact the AIB Admissions Office at admissions@aib.
that meet real community needs. By participating in community
edu or by calling 515-244-4221.
engagement, students will be able to engage in active learning, grow
and develop personally, help meet community needs, and learn the
BLENDED LEARNING
importance of civic responsibility.
Blended learning, also known as integrated education, combines
Associate and bachelor degree students will be introduced to the
traditional classroom time with online components. Classes on
Community Engagement program either in College Foundations or in
campus are shorter than those for traditional evening programs, and
an Orientation session. Students will be required to complete 20 hours
the remainder of the instruction time is completed online through a
of community engagement during their time at AIB and must complete
variety of learning activities. This combination allows students to be
these hours before the end of their enrollment in Career Foundations
home earlier on class nights and to complete assignments at their
if an associate degree student, or before the end of their last term of
own convenience.
enrollment if a bachelor's degree student. Students who were required
to fulfill this requirement during their enrollment in an AIB associate's
COLLEGE HOURS
degree program do not have to again fulfill this requirement during
Day classes are scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 1:35 p.m., Monday
their enrollment in an AIB bachelor's degree program. No associate or
through Thursday, with no classes regularly scheduled on Fridays.
bachelor's degree will be awarded until the community engagement
Some terms, one Friday of classes may be held. Each day class
requirements have been completed.
period is 55 minutes and meets four times per week. Students may
All community engagement experiences must be approved through
have day, blended or online classes included in their schedules.
the Community Engagement Center. Students enrolled in the bachelor's
Blended classes are offered Monday-Wednesday evenings from 5:45
degree completion program, who must fulfill this requirement, may
to to at least 7:45 p.m. Each blended class meets one time per week on
petition the College to show proof they have completed 20 hours of
campus and the remainder of the course is completed online.
community engagement since their graduation from high school. The
The College classroom buildings are open from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.,
paperwork for this petition is available in the Community Engagement
Monday through Wednesday; and from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday
Center. Once submitted, the documentation will be reviewed by the
and Friday.
Director of Community Engagement and the student will be notified of
The Library is open from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday;
the status of their petition.
from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday; and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday.
The Activities Center hours are posted on campus.
PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT
AIB College of Business offers credit for prior learning. A workshop is
LIBRARY
held each term to explain the requirements to those students seeking
The Library, located on the first floor of the Academic Center, is a
credit for prior learning. A maximum of 18.0 quarter hours can be
resource for students, faculty and staff. The circulating collection
earned through the assessment of prior learning towards an associate’s
consists of books, periodicals, videos and dictation audiotapes
degree and 18.0 quarter hours towards a bachelor’s completion degree.
and CDs. Reference books, newspapers and reserve materials are
A maximum of 36 quarter hours can be earned towards a traditional
available for in-library use. Also available in the Library is a scanner,
bachelor's degree. A minimum of 5 years of full-time employment is
photocopy machine, computer lab and wireless Internet access.
required to attend the workshop. To learn more about this program,
Several electronic databases, such as Proquest 5000, EBSCOhost and
contact the Chief Academic Officer.
Britannica Online can be accessed through the Library page on the
Portal or through Virtual Campus in Blackboard. Students also have
ONLINE CLASSES
access to over 80,000 eBook titles through EBSCOHost. The Library’s
AIB College of Business offers online classes. These classes cover the
online catalog can be accessed at http://library.AIB.edu.
same material as the on-campus classes, but in an online format.
Assignments are posted on a weekly basis. Students enrolled in an
online class are given a password to login to the class. Assignments
are submitted electronically. Interaction with the faculty member
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ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE AND TUTORING
A student’s cumulative grade point average is determined by
Members of the faculty take a personal interest in each student and
dividing the total number of quality points earned by the total
are very willing to be of assistance. Students are encouraged to
number of quarter hours completed. A failing grade becomes a
consult their faculty for special help with assignments. The Tutoring
part of the student’s permanent record but is not figured in when
Coordinator will work with a student in need of a tutor and any student
computing the cumulative grade point average once the course has
interested in becoming a tutor. Free tutoring is available for nearly
been repeated with a passing grade.
A 2.0 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation,
all classes. Advanced students who have been recommended by the
and a student’s progress is considered satisfactory when a 2.0 grade
faculty are employed by the College as tutors.
point average is maintained. A student whose record at the close
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS
of any term is not satisfactory will be placed on Academic Warning
In recognition of scholastic achievement, full-time students who
Status. These students should consult with their academic advisor
earn at least a 3.8 grade point average in a given term, and
and faculty to discuss their work and find ways to improve their
part-time students who earn at least a 3.8 grade point average for
academic performance. Tutoring assistance is available at no charge
13.5 consecutive quarter hours, are designated as Presidential Scholars.
to the student for most subjects.
DEAN’S LIST
ACADEMIC WARNING STATUS, SUSPENSION, AND PROBATION
In recognition of scholastic achievement, full-time students who
A student whose cumulative grade point average is below a 2.0 at
earn at least a 3.5 grade point average for a given term, and part-
the close of any term is not progressing satisfactorily and will be
time students who earn at least a 3.5 grade point average for 13.5
placed in academic warning status for the next term. A student in
consecutive quarter hours, are named to the Dean’s List.
academic warning status will be restricted to 13.5 quarter hours
while in this status (unless repeating a failed class) and may be
HONOR ROLL
required to change majors. A student in academic warning status
In recognition of academic success, full-time students who earn a grade
who does not achieve a 2.0 or higher cumulative grade point
point average of 3.0 to 3.49 for a given term are named to the Honor Roll.
average at the end of the first term while in academic warning
status will be suspended from the College for at least one term.
GRADES AND GRADE POINT AVERAGE
Students may appeal such suspension to their academic advisor.
Final grades are issued at the end of each term. Students are
If the student successfully appeals their suspension, they will be
encouraged to consult with faculty members regarding their grades
placed on academic probation and required to comply with an
and academic progress.
academic plan. This academic plan will outline GPA requirements
The letter grading system and grade point values are as follows:
for each subsequent term and may also include stricter attendance
Letter Grade
Quality Points
requirements, tutoring, counseling, etc. Failure to comply with the
A
4.00
stipulations of the academic plan will result in expulsion from the
A-
Excellent
3.67
College.
B+
3.33
A student placed in academic warning status for a violation of
B
3.00
the Academic Integrity Policy will be required to follow a stricter
Good
B-
2.67
C+
2.33
C
2.00
Satisfactory
C-
1.67
D+
1.33
D
1.00
Passing
attendance policy. The student will also forfeit any AIB scholarships
and grants for the term(s) they are placed in academic warning
status. Students may be removed from current AIB employment
and may not be eligible for future student employment. If a student
commits another violation of the Academic Integrity Policy while
D-.67
in academic warning status, the student may be expelled from the
F
Failing.00
College.
W
W/F
I
P/NP
Withdrawal.00
Withdraw/Failing.00
Incomplete.00
Pass/No Pass.00
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PRIVACY ACT
3. Altering student computer directories.
AIB College of Business grants all of its students full rights as
4. Intentionally using written or verbal vulgarity in an academic required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Questions
environment.
regarding the policy should be directed to the Vice President for
5. Falsifying documents or statements.
Academic Affairs or the Registrar.
6. Intentionally lying to an academic staff or faculty member.
7. Submitting the same paper for multiple classes.
Directory Information is information that may be routinely released
to the public without consent of the student. The College identifies
8. Inappropriate sharing of class assignments, information, and/or
directory information as the student’s name, address, telephone
documents through e-mail or other electronic means.
listing, electronic mailing address, photograph, date and place of
9. Other behaviors that may be deemed in violation of the academic
birth, field of study, participation in officially recognized activities,
integrity policy by the Chief Academic Officer.
dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, grade level and
• Acts in violation of the academic integrity policy may be cause for
status, place of employment and most recent previous educational
dismissal from classes, academic warning status or probation, and/or
agency or institution attended by the student. A student has the
forfeiture of scholarships or grants.
right to request that all or any part of this information be withheld by
• There are times in a student’s course of study when collaboration
informing the Registrar in writing within two weeks of the beginning
and sharing of information with other students is appropriate
of the term.
and acceptable. Even when collaboration is appropriate, the work
submitted by students must be their own work. At no time is it
Certain employees at AIB have a legitimate educational interest
in the official records of students and will, therefore, have access to
acceptable for students to copy all or a portion of another person’s
such records without consent of the student. Persons so identified
work and submit it as their own work.
as having legitimate educational interests are the following:
• There are times specified by the faculty member when there is to
administrative staff, authorized government and accrediting
be no collaboration or sharing of information. These include, but are
agencies, clerical personnel, coaches and faculty.
not limited to:
• Assignments
• Projects
The Buckley Amendment provides that a student’s bills or grades
• Written papers
may be given to parents without the student’s consent if the student
• Exams
is dependent for income tax purposes as defined in Section 152 of
• Final projects
the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
• Any student choosing to collaborate or share information when
The right of access to educational records is afforded only to the
student and does not extend to the parents.
specifically instructed that it is inappropriate will face academic
It is recognized that, regardless of the privacy act, parents will
continue to have an interest and concern for their son or daughter
consequences.
and, in many cases, will also be a major financial supporter of the
• The AIB computer network is for educational purposes and is
student. Understandably then, there will be times when an academic
not intended or guaranteed to be private. Student use of an AIB
advisor or a College administrator will explain the provision of the
e-mail account must be in support of education and research and
law under which they are obliged to function. Even though certain
consistent with the educational objectives of AIB College of Business.
specific information may not be given out, a student’s general
• Information Technology Services does have the ability to monitor
progress can be discussed.
e-mail on the AIB computer network. When deemed appropriate,
the College can and will use this ability to determine if students are
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY
sharing information inappropriately.
Academic integrity is defined as upholding the ethical and
• All acts of behavior that violate the academic integrity policy will
professional standards of an institution of higher education.
be reported to the Chief Academic Officer and documentation of
Violations of the academic integrity policy include, but are not
each act will be placed in the student’s file in the Registrar’s Office.
limited to:
This includes any student found to be assisting another student in an
1. Copying work belonging to another student.
act of academic dishonesty (e.g. sharing a paper from a completed
2. Using information, ideas, or phrasing of other writers without
course with a student currently enrolled in the course).
proper acknowledgement (plagiarism).
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• Consequences of violations of the academic integrity policy will
WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASS OR COLLEGE
be the decision of the faculty member, in collaboration with the
Withdrawal from a class before the end of the eighth week of a term
Department Chair and/or Chief Academic Officer. Consequences
will result in a grade of “W” for that subject. Withdrawal after the
could include any of the following:
eighth week will result in an automatic “F” grade.
• Receiving 0 points on the project/assignment involved.
• Withdrawal from the class with a Failing grade.
College should contact their academic advisor to officially withdraw
• Being placed in Academic Warning Status (see section
through the completion of the necessary paperwork. Ceasing to
Students who intend to reduce their academic load or leave the
in Academic Warning Status, Suspension, and Probation)
attend classes does not constitute an official withdrawal.
resulting in:
• Loss of AIB scholarships and grants;
STUDENT ATTENDANCE
• Loss of AIB employment;
Students are expected to attend and participate in class on a daily
• Stricter class attendance requirements.
basis. The AIB Faculty and Administration believe that students must
• Withdrawal from the College.
be present and participating on a regular basis in order to receive
• Students who are employed by AIB (for example, as
a passing grade in a class. Attendance is taken every day in AIB
tutors or checkers) who abuse their employment status
classes.
through the sharing of completed work may have the
Further details of the attendance policy may be found in the AIB
following consequences:
Student Handbook.
• Loss of AIB employment and loss of eligibility
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
for hiring for future AIB employment;
• Loss of AIB scholarships and grants;
To be eligible for graduation, students must complete the number
• Stricter class attendance requirements.
of credit hours required for a degree program with at least a 2.0
cumulative grade point average. Students are required to complete
STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
at least 45.0 quarter hours at AIB for any degree.
Students are encouraged to communicate their recommendations
No student will graduate with a failing grade in any required
for improvement to the faculty or administration of AIB. Students
subject. No degree will be awarded until the community
wishing to voice a grievance or state a complaint regarding policies
engagement requirements have been completed and all financial
and procedures at AIB are encouraged to visit with a faculty member,
obligations to the College are met.
advisor, counselor or any College administrator. Most complaints
COMMENCEMENT
are resolved in an informal manner. If this is not possible, a formal
written complaint with signature may be mailed to (not via e-mail)
AIB Commencement is held annually in June. Students who have
or delivered to the President, Vice President for Academic Affairs or
satisfactorily completed their degree requirements during the
Dean of Students. The written complaint will be addressed by the
previous summer, fall, winter, or spring terms are graduated. A student
President and Vice Presidents of the College within two weeks of
scheduled to complete degree requirements by the end of the summer
receipt of the complaint. A final written decision will be forwarded
term following commencement may petition for early participation.
to the student no later than four weeks following receipt of the
Approximately 2,000 relatives and friends attend AIB Commencement
complaint.
annually to honor graduates.
CHANGE OF MAJOR
Students considering a transfer from one major to another should
contact their academic advisor. A program outline reflecting the
proposed major change will be discussed with the student.
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ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS & ORGANIZATIONS
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (BMA)
Business Management Association (BMA) is dedicated to
the mission of preparing members to pursue careers in
business and to developing members who will be assets
to the community and society. To fulfill this mission,
members perform the management functions of planning,
organizing, leading, and controlling when engaging in
fundraising, charitable, and social projects and events. BMA
offers members unique opportunities to learn, grow, and
to experience success in a variety of areas which prepare
members for today’s highly competitive business environment.
Utilizing a hands-on approach, all activities are designed to
help members understand the challenges faced by business
managers.
ACTIVITIES
Students at AIB have the opportunity to participate in
a variety of College-sponsored activities. The Activities
Department organizes the Intramural Sports Program which
includes co-ed volleyball, softball, basketball, flag football,
plus activities such as aerobics, concerts, Iowa Cubs nights, and
much more.
The Activities Department also sponsors many special events
such as Welcome Week, Fall Formal, and Homecoming Weekend
and also assists the many professional and social organizations
on campus.
Students are encouraged to participate in both professional
and social student organizations and events. Many students also
participate in religious and community activities in the
Des Moines area.
ENACTUS
Enactus is a global nonprofit organization active in more than
40 countries. Enactus is funded by financial contributions
from corporations, entrepreneurs, foundations, government
agencies, and individuals. Working in partnership with
business and higher education, Enactus establishes student
teams on university campuses. These teams are led by faculty
advisors, and they are challenged to develop community
outreach projects that reach Enactus’ five educational topics:
Marketing Economics, Success Skills, Entrepreneurship,
Financial Literacy, and Business Ethics. Enactus team members
leverage their personal educational experiences, the expertise
of their faculty advisors, the support of their local business
advisory boards, and the resources of their institutions to
implement programs that create real economic opportunities
for members of their communities. The effectiveness of their
programs is judged at competition. Each national Enactus
organization conducts a national competition, which is judged
by leaders from its business community. At competition,
Enactus teams present the results of their educational
outreach projects and compete to determine which team was
most successful at creating economic opportunity for others.
Enactus National Champion teams advance to the top level of
competition, the Enactus World Cup.
ATHLETICS
AIB is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate
Athletics (NAIA) and an associate member of the Midwest
Collegiate Conference (MCC). The College currently competes
in the following varsity sports - men's soccer, women's soccer,
volleyball, men's basketball, women’s basketball, men's
bowling, women's bowling, men’s golf, women’s golf, baseball
and softball. The College also sponsors cheerleading, pep
band and competitive dance.
Basketball and volleyball play their home games in the
AIB Activities Center, a $5 million facility built in 1999, and
expanded in 2011, that features a gymnasium, running track,
cardio and weight room, men’s and women’s locker rooms, an
athletic training room, a press box, scoreboards, a concession
area and a store.
Men's and women's soccer play their home games at James
W. Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines. Men's and women's
bowling practice at Air Lanes; the Eagles' golf teams utilize
courses throughout the Des Moines metro.
ALPHA IOTA INTERNATIONAL HONORARY BUSINESS SORORITY (AI)
Alpha Iota International Honorary Business Sorority was
established in 1925 and continuously invites any women
who are interested in joining an organization based on
building friendships, providing community service, as well
as having fun. Alpha Iota is a great way to meet new people
and establish lifelong memories with sisters from all over the
United States and Canada.
HOSPITALITY TRAVEL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (HTMA)
The mission of HTMA is to develop a better understanding of
the travel and hospitality industry through networking, guest
speakers, and having fun.
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organization in the world. At the same time, you will have
entered one or more professional competitive events where
you have finished as the very best in the nation. If you are
interested in developing leadership, communication, and
team skills, or are simply looking for an organization where
you can meet and network with others at the local, state, or
national levels; PBL is the organization for you.
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS (IMA)
The College’s chapter of IMA provides students with a better
understanding of the accounting profession through direct
association with members of the business community.
Membership is open to any student interested in accounting
and in learning more about this profession.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION (ISA)
The International Student Association’s goal is to create a
community of students, International and U.S., for the purpose
of learning, exchanging, and valuing diverse ideas and
cultures, in order to experience personal growth, promote civic
interaction, and provide mentoring and support for students
thus connecting them to the College campus and to the
surrounding business community.
PHI THETA KAPPA - BETA PI PI (PTK)
The purpose of the Beta Pi Pi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at
AIB College of Business is the promotion of scholarship, the
development of leadership and service, and the cultivation
of fellowship among qualified students of the College. AIB
students, enrolled in an associate degree program, who are
interested in becoming a member of Beta Pi Pi are eligible
for acceptance if they have completed 18 quarter hours
of associate degree course work and have a minimum 3.5
cumulative GPA. Associate degree students must maintain
a 3.25 or above cumulative GPA in order to maintain
membership.
NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION (NTSO)
The mission of Nontraditional Student Organization (NTSO)
is to enhance the college experience of nontraditional
students at AIB. Each term NTSO provides opportunities for
adult students and their families to connect with each other
through social outings. Members of NTSO learn planning,
organizational, and leadership skills by conducting fundraising
events, and participating in community projects. Membership
is free to any student who is at least 21 years or older or
married and/or has children.
PRIDE ALLIANCE
Pride Alliance provides a safe, confidential, and supportive
social setting for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered
(LGBT) students and their straight allies. All students interested
in promoting diversity and understanding are welcome.
Additionally, the group plans fun social outings; learns about
LGBT culture, history, issues and organizations; networks with
LGBT business professionals on and off-campus; brings LGBTrelated speakers to campus; and volunteers for worthy causes
in the community and at AIB. Any personal information shared
in the group remains strictly confidential. No assumption is
ever made about any member’s sexual orientation.
OPTIMIST CLUB (OC)
The AIB Optimist Club is a student, faculty and staff-run club
which gives participants the opportunity to develop Optimism
as a philosophy of life utilizing the tenets of the Optimist
Creed; to promote an active interest in good government and
civic affairs; to inspire respect for law; to promote patriotism,
and work for international accord and friendship among all
people; to aid and encourage the development in the belief
that the giving of one’s self in service to others will advance
the well-being of humankind, community life and the world.
Membership is open to anybody wanting to give back to their
community.
RESIDENCE LIFE COUNCIL (RLC)
Residence Life Council is an organization made up of students
who want to make an impact on campus life. All Resident
Assistants are also members of this organization and bring
a variety of ideas and concerns from each of the different
residence halls on campus. This group meets each term to
discuss facility update requests, student activity ideas, resident
needs, etc. This group also oversees the monthly “Battle of the
Halls” events.
PHI BETA LAMBDA (PBL)
Imagine building a portfolio of documented accomplishments
as a complement to your academic experience. During a
job interview, you can demonstrate how you served in a
leadership position for the largest collegiate business student
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SPORT AND EVENT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (SEMA)
The Sport and Event Management Association strives to
develop club members into successful sport and event
management professionals through field experience,
volunteering and networking.
take the test by requesting AIB’s code number, 1267. ACT scores
may also be included on your high school transcript. If you do not
have a minimum 18 ACT composite, have not taken the ACT, have
a cumulative GPA below 2.50, or have 12 or more earned semester
hours (not earned while in high school), you are required to take the
AIB entrance exam. The SAT test may also be taken. The SAT scores
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA)
The AIB Student Government Association’s mission is to serve
and to represent the AIB College Student Body. Its governing
body consists of Senate Officers, at-large Senators, and
representatives from all organizations on campus.
will be converted to the ACT equivalent. AIB's SAT code number is
7302.
Transfer Applicants (Students that have completed high school or its
equivalency and attended another institution.)
1. Submit an application to the AIB Admissions Office.
PROSPECTIVE STUDENT VISIT
2. Submit an official copy of your high school transcript or its
Prospective students are encouraged to visit AIB for a tour of the
equivalent (GED) to AIB.
campus and to discuss educational and career plans. Students may
• If you have completed 12 or more earned semester hours (not
also apply and take the AIB entrance test, if necessary, during the
earned while in high school), a high school transcript is not required.
visit. The College Admissions Office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
3. Submit copies of all college transcripts from all colleges attended.
Monday through Friday. Prospective students are encouraged to
The AIB Registrar's Office will evaluate your transcript(s) for transfer
schedule an appointment by calling (515) 244-4221 or toll-free at
credit.
(800) 444-1921. If a prospective student or an accompanying visitor
4. In some instances of cumulative GPA or length of time since last
has special needs, please identify those needs when calling.
college instruction, the AIB entrance exam may be required.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree Completion Applicants (Students must have
Prospective students interested in applying for admission to AIB will
completed an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree from an
need to submit an application and other required documentation.
accredited institution, or completed a minimum of 45 semester
Students may apply online at www.AIB.edu or request an application
credit hours with an intent to complete an associate’s degree to
from the AIB Admissions Office.
apply for the bachelor’s program. )
To be considered for acceptance to AIB, the following is
1. Submit an application to the AIB Admissions Office.
required:
2. Submit copies of all college transcripts from all colleges attended.
The AIB Registrar's Office will evaluate your transcript for transfer credit.
High School Applicants (students that are attending or have
3. Students with an earned associate's or bachelor's degree from an
completed high school or its equivalency and have not attended
accredited institution must have achieved a minimum 2.0 cumulative
another institution):
GPA to be considered for acceptance into the bachelor's program.
1. Submit an application to the AIB Admissions Office. High school
students may submit an application upon completing their junior
Re-entry Applicants
year in high school. Acceptances will begin September 15 prior to
When a student withdraws from class, he or she should meet with
the next fall term start.
their academic advisor and complete the AIB Withdrawal Form.
2. Submit an official copy of your high school transcript or its
• If withdrawing for only one term, the academic advisor will
equivalent (GED) to AIB. If submitted prior to completion of high
automatically re-enroll the student and ensure the student has all
school coursework, final transcripts must be received upon high
necessary paperwork completed.
school graduation.
• If withdrawing for two or more terms, the student must complete
3. A composite ACT test score of 18 or higher OR completion of
an application for admission which is available at www.aib.edu or
AIB’s entrance exam is required if a student's cumulative GPA is
by contacting the AIB Admissions Office and complete the following
below 2.50. You may have your ACT scores sent to AIB when you
before coursework can be resumed at the College.
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1. The student must submit a completed Housing Contract and the
the AIB International Student Admissions Booklet) and submit along
housing deposit (if not already on account) if living on-campus.
with bank statements.
2. The student must pay any outstanding balance due to the
5. Take the TOEFL (for non-English speaking countries only) and
College.
submit a score of at least 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based)
3. The student should contact Forsyth Financial Aid for information
or 77 (Internet-based).
and financial aid application forms.
4. The student should arrange with Financial Services to pay tuition.
Students who complete requirements 1 through 5 and qualify for
admission will be issued an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility form. Steps
All re-entry students will be reviewed by the Admissions Acceptance
6 through 8 must be completed after acceptance to AIB College of
Committee for appropriate action, which includes acceptance,
Business to complete the admissions process.
acceptance with conditions or non-acceptance. When a re-entry
6. A tuition deposit of $250 is required. AIB will accept the following
student file comes before the Admissions Acceptance Committee, the
payment options: credit card, cash, money order, cashier's check or
following information will be considered:
by a check drawn on a U.S. bank.
• Academic transcript of the student’s work at AIB.
7. Proof of health insurance must be shown.
• Attendance while at AIB.
8. The student must submit a completed Housing Contract and the
• Reason for withdrawal.
housing deposit (if living on-campus).
• Social behavior situations, if any.
• Housing situations, if any.
Students who apply to AIB College of Business as a transfer student
from a college or university within the United States must provide
International Applicants
the same items as new students listed above. In addition, transfer
International students interested in attending AIB College of
student must:
Business must submit an Application for Admission as early as
9. Submit an International Student Transfer Form (located in the AIB
possible. Notification of acceptance, acceptance with conditions
International Student Admissions Booklet) signed by the Designated
or non-acceptance will be given as soon as the requirements are
School Official (DSO) or Alternative Responsible Officer from their
met. AIB College of Business follows all guidelines established by
most recent school of attendance.
the United States government under the Homeland Security Act
by reporting all information to the Department of Immigration and
*For a list of credential evaluation services, please go to
Naturalization Service (INS) through SEVIS (Student and Exchange
www.edupass.org.
Visitor Information System). International students are required to
meet all criteria as set forth by SEVIS prior to enrolling at AIB and
The Admissions Office reviews all completed applications
throughout their course of study.
individually. There are no inflexible standards such as GPA, test
scores or course credit hours. Due to the variety of academic
International students will be considered for acceptance at AIB
credentials and extracurricular activities of each applicant, there is
College of Business upon completing the admissions requirements
no set formula to determine admittance. Applications are either
as follows:
accepted, accepted with conditions or non-accepted.
1. Submit an application to the AIB Admissions Office.
2. Complete the International Student Information Sheet (located in
the AIB International Student Admissions Booklet).
3. Provide a copy of his/her high school and/or college transcript
certified by the high school/college, translated into English and
evaluated by a credential evaluation service* before being sent to
the AIB Admissions Office.
• If a student completed 12 or more earned semester hours (not
earned while in high school), a high school transcript is not required.
4. Complete the Official Certification of Finances Form (located in
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ADMISSION INFORMATION
ORIENTATION
Dual Credit fee for each student enrolled in the course. AIB will provide
A day orientation is offered for students enrolled in day classes and
a college transcript for each student who successfully completes the
a live, online orientation is available for online, blended and transfer
course requirements.
students. Both events help new students finalize preparations for
DANTES
enrollment and aid in ensuring a smooth transition to AIB.
Service members are reminded that enrolling in a distance learning
TRANSFER OF CREDIT
program without PRIOR approval of your Service’s voluntary education
Transfer of credit may be granted to students who have attended
program -- Education Center, Navy College Office, Reserve ESO, or State
other postsecondary educational institutions. Transfer of credit will be
ESO -- may result in denial of tuition assistance or other educational
considered for credit earned at regionally accredited institutions when:
benefits.
1. The nature, content, and level of credit of the classes are comparable.
2. The classes are appropriate and applicable to the student’s course of study.
CREDIT EQUIVALENCIES
3. The classes have been passed with a C- grade or higher.
AIB grants college credit through the College-Level Examination
Provisional transfer of credit will be considered for credit earned at
Program (CLEP) and Advanced Placement Programs. CLEP examination
postsecondary educational institutions other than those defined
credit will be granted in general subject areas for scores of 50 and
above. In such cases, transfer of credit is contingent upon the student
higher. Contact the Registrar’s Office for detailed information. AP
completing 18.0 quarter credit hours at AIB with satisfactory (C-)
credit will be granted to students scoring a 3 or higher on the Advanced
grades; complying with items 1, 2, and 3 above; and fulfilling conditions
Placement exam.
outlined at the time of acceptance.
To have Advanced Placement (AP) and College-Level Examination
Students seeking credit for work completed at other colleges
must submit an official transcript of their credits to the Registrar for
Program (CLEP) examination scores evaluated for College credit,
evaluation no later than the end of their first term at AIB.
request that your official Test Result Report be sent directly to the
Admissions Office from the College Board.
TEST OUT OPTION
Students interested in testing out of a course must meet with the
To have college-level work completed during your high school years
faculty member on the first day of class to determine if the option is
evaluated for AIB credit, submit official transcripts for dual enrollment
available.
courses to the Admissions Office. A minimum grade of "C" is required
for consideration of all dual enrollment courses.
IOWA POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT OPTIONS ACT (PSEO)
Students may earn credit at AIB under the provisions of the Iowa
Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act. Students should contact their
high school guidance counselor and the AIB Admissions Office for
information.
Students wanting to take a class at AIB through PSEO must have a 3.0
cumulative high school GPA. All PSEO classes are on a space-available
basis.
DUAL CREDIT
AIB offers a Dual Credit option for high school juniors and seniors.
Students are able to earn high school credit and college credit at the
same time by taking approved courses in high school. In the Dual
Credit program, every class earns credit toward a high school diploma
and a college education. AIB courses are taught by college certified
high school instructors at the local high school. The high school pays a
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GENERAL
TUITION
INFORMATION
& FEES
TUITION (PER TERM)
Full-time* (12 - 19.5 quarter hours)������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $4,850
Part-time (6.5 - 11.5 quarter hours)��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$2,425
Less than part-time (6 quarter hours or fewer)���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $1,275
Overload (20 - 22.5 quarter hours)������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ $6,125
*AIB locks in tuition if a student remains continuously enrolled full-time.
CAMPUS HOUSING (PER TERM)
Fenton Hall East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 bedroom, 2 students – $1,150
Fenton Hall West. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 bedrooms, 3 or 4 students – $1,125
Merk Hall or Dalton Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 bedroom, 2 students – $1,200
Fleur Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 bedrooms, 2 students – $1,350
Fleur Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 bedrooms, 3 or 4 students – $1,000
BOOKS & FEES (PER TERM)
Books (full-time student) ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $500 (est.)
Activities fee (charged to all students)���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������$10
Student Government fee (charged to all students)������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ $5
Technology fee (charged to all students)���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� $85
Campus Usage fee (charged to all students except those exclusively online) �������������������������������������������������� $25
Graduation fee (charged to all students with final term tuition)���������������������������������������������������������������������� $60
DEPOSITS
Payment for tuition and housing deposits may be made by accessing the “My Tasks” section of the student’s MyAIB
account (www.my.aib.edu) or by one of the methods listed in the Payment section below.
TUITION: A $50 tuition deposit is due following a student’s notification of acceptance. Deposits are applied toward
tuition during the first term of enrollment and are refundable if the College is notified of cancellation by May 1 for
Fall Term start dates or 30 days prior to winter, spring or summer start dates.
HOUSING: A $200 housing reservation deposit is due with housing applications. Housing assignments are made
on a first-come, first-served basis when a student has been both accepted and deposited. The housing deposit is
refundable if the College is notified of cancellation by May 1 for Fall Term start dates or 30 days prior to winter,
spring or summer start dates. A refund is made only if the cancellation notice applies to the initial enrollment date.
PAYMENT
All payments for tuition, fees and housing must be received by the first day of each term. Payments received after
this deadline (including pending financial aid) are considered past due and are subject to a $30 late fee.
Checks should be made payable to: AIB College of Business
ATTN: Financial Services
2500 Fleur Drive
Des Moines, IA 50321
For payment by credit or debit card, please contact 515-246-5345 or 515-246-5418.
Payment plans also are available to students unable to pay the account balance in full by the first day of the term.
Please contact Ann Polito at 515-246-5346 or PolitoA@aib.edu for more information.
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GENERAL
TUITION
INFORMATION
& FEES
HOUSING
The residence housing fee varies according to living arrangements (see front page). The housing fee covers one day
prior to the start of the term through one day after the end of the term. The housing fee includes gas heat, electricity,
water, basic cable TV, local landline phone and high-speed Internet service.
Fenton Hall is reserved for students who are in their first and second years of attendance at AIB and who will be
under age 21 for the Fall, Winter and Spring Terms. Students will have an opportunity to request roommates and
one- or two-bedroom preferences. First- and second-year students may request to live outside of Fenton, but they are
encouraged to remain in Fenton for their first two years.
No new students who will be over age 30 during the academic year are allowed to live on campus. Students
between ages 28 and 30 will be housed in Dalton Hall.
Ages are determined by how old a student will be on June 1 of the year following the upcoming academic year.
(Example: Students entering housing in Fall 2013 will have their ages determined by how old they will be on June 1,
2014.)
CAMPUS USAGE FEE
Parking automobiles or motorcycles on campus requires a campus issued parking tag. All vehicles must have a
properly displayed parking tag to park on campus.
All students (except online-nonresidents) will be charged a $25 campus usage fee at the beginning of each term in
which they are scheduled in classes. This fee is non-refundable after class begins. Parking tags will be issued to new
students at orientation and remain valid as long as the student is enrolled in classes.
Parking is allowed in designated areas only. Unregistered vehicles as well as vehicles parked in reserved stalls are
subject to parking tickets or may be towed away at the owner’s expense. Visitors should register for temporary
parking tags at the Keith Fenton Administration Building.
Students should have appropriate insurance coverage. The College is not responsible for any damage or theft that
occurs while student vehicles are parked on campus.
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES
Books and college supplies purchased at the AIB Eagle’s Landing Bookstore cost approximately $500 per term for
full-time students. However, depending on the number and type of classes in which the student is enrolled, the cost
can vary. Used books may be available, and a book buyback program is offered at the end of each term. Online
students will incur shipping costs. Some courses may require additional materials that are not included in the cost of
tuition. Purchase of these materials is the responsibility of the student.
TRANSCRIPT FEE
Graduates receive one official transcript free of charge, which is delivered with the diploma. No transcript will be
released unless all financial and other obligations to the College have been met. Requests for transcripts must be made
in writing to the Registrar. There is a $10 fee for an official copy, with the following exception:
• Current students may request transcripts for employment or scholarship purposes.
* All costs and fees are subject to change. All tuition, housing,and other fees are due on or before the first day of each term.
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
FINANCIAL AID
FINANCIAL AID
Forsyth Financial Aid at AIB is dedicated to assisting students
and their families in meeting the cost of education. Financial
aid programs are either gifts (grants and scholarships), loans
(money that must be repaid), or college work-study (earnings from
employment). A financial aid package generally will include aid from
more than one financial aid program.
LOANS
• Direct Subsidized Loan - A need-based federally insured fixed
interest rate loan which is an agreement between the student and the
Department of Education. Although there is no application deadline,
students should allow ample time for loan processing. Repayment of
principal and interest begins six months after the student leaves college.
• Direct Unsubsidized Loan – A fixed interest rate loan designed to assist
To qualify for the federal and state financial aid programs available
at AIB, students must demonstrate financial need by filing a Free
students who do not qualify for the maximum subsidized loan and
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applications should be
can also be used as an additional source of borrowing. Interest begins
received by the processor by April 1 to ensure that priority deadlines
to accrue after the first disbursement of funds although payment of
for the various programs are met. Please contact AIB’s Admissions
principal and interest begins six months after the student leaves college.
Office or Forsyth Financial Aid Services for complete program
Although there is no application deadline, students should allow ample
descriptions, deadlines, and additional information concerning steps
time for loan processing.
involved in applying for financial aid.
• Federal Perkins Loan - The Perkins Loan is administered by the College
from funds previously made available by the Federal Government and
Students may complete a paper version or online version of the
FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov. When completing the FAFSA, be sure to
AIB. This low-interest loan is awarded to students with exceptional
use AIB’s name and code #003963.
financial need. Repayment of principal and interest begins nine months
after the student leaves college. The application deadline is April 1.
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
• PLUS Loan for Parent Borrower – A loan program for the parent(s) of
• Federal Pell Grant - A federal grant designed to assist
dependent students. The loan is made by the Department of Education to
financially needy students and is based on the family’s financial
the parent(s) and carries a fixed interest rate. This program is not based
ability to pay.
on financial need. Although there is no application deadline, parent(s)
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
should allow ample time for loan processing.
-Available to students who demonstrate exceptional financial need.
• Private Loans - Private Loans are available to students and families
The application deadline is April 1.
who need additional funding to bridge the cost of education and other
• Iowa Tuition Grant - Based on the family’s financial
available sources of financial aid. As a general rule, students should only
ability to pay and is a state grant for Iowa residents attending Iowa
use private loans if they have taken advantage of the full federal loans
private colleges. The application deadline is July 1.
available to them.
• Iowa Grant Program - A need-based grant for Iowa resident
undergraduates who demonstrate exceptional financial need.
Note: Forsyth Financial Aid reserves the right to limit or deny
• All Iowa Opportunity Scholarship – Provides scholarship assistance
student loan borrowing.
to students at risk of not pursuing postsecondary education because
of social and financial barriers.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
• All Iowa Opportunity Foster Care Grant and the Education and
• College Work Study - A federally funded program that allows a student
Training Voucher (ETV) – Provides scholarship assistance to children
to hold part-time employment either on campus or with a nonprofit
in the Iowa foster care system.
agency that has entered into a contract with the College.
• Institutional Scholarships
• Part-time Employment - Part-time employment is available both on
• Iowa National Guard Education Assistance Grant – This grant
and off campus and can help defray college expenses as well as provide
provides annual awards to Iowa National Guard members who
valuable learning experiences. AIB’s Career Services Center has many part-
attend an Iowa college. Applications are available at the Iowa
time positions available and will assist students in obtaining interviews.
National Guard Headquarters.
• Private Grants and Scholarships - Students are urged to apply
for any grants and scholarships that may be available within their
communities. High school guidance counselors may be able to provide
more information concerning these private grants and scholarships.
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FINANCIAL AID
OTHER TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
RETURN OF FUNDS POLICY
Students may be eligible for educational assistance from a variety of
Federal and state regulations require that institutions have a
agencies and programs. Some possibilities are:
complete and comprehensive return of funds policy for when a
• Vocational Rehabilitation - Contact the State Department of Education.
student withdraws from a class or from the College. This policy
• Veterans Benefits, Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation, or Veterans
defines the type of withdrawal, how each type of aid is refunded
Survivor and Dependent Benefits - Contact the VA regional office.
based on the date of withdrawal and in which order the funds
• Workforce Investment Act (WIA) - Dislocated worker federal job
are refunded to the appropriate party. The Financial Aid Return of
training assistance. Contact the local Workforce Development Office.
Funds Policy is available when visiting campus, in the AIB Student
• National Guard Education Benefits Grant - Contact your base career advisor.
Handbook and on the AIB Web site under Financial Aid at: http://
www.aib.edu/admissions/financial-aid-scholarships/return-of-title-
TAXPAYER BENEFITS
iv-funds.
• American Opportunity Credit - You or your parents may be eligible for
up to $2,500 each year in tax credit for the first four years of college.
• Lifetime Learning Tax Credit - You or your parents may be eligible
for up to $2,000 in tax credit.
• Tuition and Fee Deduction - You or your parents may be able to
deduct up to $4,000 of qualified tuition and related expenses as an
adjustment to income.
• Student Loan Interest Deductibility - Interest on a qualified student
loan may be deductible up to $2,500.
• Qualified Tuition Program (529 Plan) – Allows contribution to 529
account to be used toward a student’s qualified education expense
on a tax free basis.
Contact your tax consultant or the IRS for additional information.
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS
Federal and state regulations require that students receiving
financial aid maintain satisfactory academic progress in their
program of study according to the standards and practices of the
College. If these standards are not maintained, financial aid will be
suspended. The Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
is available when visiting the campus, in the AIB Student Handbook
and on the AIB Web site under Financial Aid at: http://www.aib.
edu/admissions/financial-aid-scholarships/satisfactory-academicprogress.
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
GENERAL
SCHOLARSHIPS
INFORMATION
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS:
Academic scholarships are for tuition only and are awarded in
conjunction with any federal and state assistance. Academic scholarships
are not stackable, and students are only allowed to receive one of the
following. All federal and state aid will be considered before determining
the amount per term. Scholarships are renewable upon maintaining the
required minimum cumulative GPA and proper social standing according
to the student handbook. If the GPA is not attained, the student will be
allowed a one term grace period to achieve the required cumulative
GPA. If the cumulative GPA is not attained after a one term grace period,
the scholarship will be reduced to the next scholarship level and will
remain at the lower level for the duration of the student’s eligibility. The
scholarship will be renewed each term until the minimum number of
credits required to complete the program have been met. Students who
withdraw more than one term has passed will forfeit their scholarship.
AIB SCHOLARSHIP
$750 max per term for full-time students
Qualifications:
2.50 to 2.99 cumulative GPA (For those transferring in
12 or more college credits, the cumulative college GPA will be used.)
The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining proper social standing
according to the student handbook as well as a minimum 2.5 cumulative
GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term.
NON-TRADITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 max per term for full-time students
$500 max per term for part-time students
Qualifications:
Students who are 24 years or older and have 12 or
fewer college credits OR
Students who have earned a GED equivalency and have 12 or fewer
college credits
The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining proper social standing
according to the student handbook as well as a minimum 2.5 cumulative
GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term.
FOUNDER'S SCHOLARSHIP
$4,850 max per term
Qualifications:
3.75 cumulative GPA & Qualifying essay
The merit-based Founder's Scholarship is a full tuition scholarship named
after Everett O. Fenton, founder of AIB College of Business in 1921.
AIB will offer up to twenty new Founder’s Scholarships per year. This
scholarship is available to incoming first-year students that meet the
scholarship requirements and attend the fall term immediately after high
school. Participants must complete an essay as part of the scholarship
competition. The Founder's Scholarship is based on academics, merit,
leadership and service. The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining
proper social standing according to the student handbook as well as a
minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each
term.
CORPORATE PARTNER SCHOLARSHIP
AIB Partners can receive up to 20% off per class
This scholarship is available for students who are employed full-time.
The student must maintain proper social standing according to the
student handbook as well as a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA that will be
reviewed at the end of each term.
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS:
The following scholarship may be awarded in addition to the
aforementioned Academic Scholarships. Unless noted, the following
scholarships will be for tuition only and are awarded in conjunction with
any federal, state or institutional assistance. All federal and state aid will
be considered before determining the amount per term. Scholarships
are renewable upon maintaining the required minimum cumulative GPA
and proper social standing according to the student handbook. If the
GPA is not attained, the student will be allowed a one term grace period
to achieve the required cumulative GPA. If the cumulative GPA is not
attained after a one term grace period, the scholarship will be reduced
to the next scholarship level and will remain at the lower level for the
duration of the student’s eligibility. The scholarship will be renewed each
term until the minimum number of credits required to complete the
program have been met. Students who withdraw more than one term
has passed will forfeit their scholarship.
HONORS SCHOLARSHIP
$1,500 max per term for full-time students
$500 max per term for part-time students
Qualifications:
3.50 cumulative GPA (For those transferring in 12 or
more college credits, the cumulative college GPA will be used.)
The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining proper social standing
according to the student handbook as well as a minimum 3.5 cumulative
GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term.
EAGLES SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 max per term for full-time students
$250 max per term for part-time students
Qualifications:
3.00 to 3.49 cumulative GPA (For those transferring in
12 or more college credits, the cumulative college GPA will be used.)
The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining proper social standing
according to the student handbook as well as a minimum 3.0 cumulative
GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
GENERAL
INFORMATION
with a revised financial aid package. The student will be responsible for
any financial obligations to the College as a result of this change in athletic
scholarship. A student’s athletic scholarship will not be in effect for summer
terms.
Other financial aid policies may apply and a student/family is
advised to contact Forsyth Financial Aid Office for additional questions
regarding a student’s overall financial aid package. A student athlete must
be enrolled full time (12.0 quarter hours or more each term) to receive an
athletic scholarship unless approved by the Athletic Director.
AIB OUT-OF-STATE TUITION SCHOLARSHIP
Up to $4,000 per year
This scholarship is awarded to out-of-state residents; these students
must be enrolled in a degree program, and must reside in AIB campus
housing. Students must apply for admission and financial aid by July 1,
and must meet the financial need requirements of the Iowa Tuition Grant
Program. The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining proper social
standing according to the student handbook as well as a minimum 2.50
cumulative GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term.
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
$250 per term for full-time students
AIB DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP MATCH
Up to $300 for one term
This scholarship is available for students who previously were members
of DECA, FBLA, BPA, FCCLA or any other business association approved by
AIB while in high school. Transfer students may also be eligible by being
a member of an approved collegiate business association approved by
AIB. This scholarship will be distributed at $250 per term for one year.
The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining proper social standing
according to the student handbook as well as a minimum 2.0 cumulative
GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term.
AIB is a matching partner in the Dollars for Scholars high school
scholarship program. The College will award a one-time match of up to
$300 for any Dollars for Scholars Scholarship.
ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Athletic scholarships are available for students participating in
NAIA and AIB sanctioned programs. The amount of the scholarship will
be tailored for each individual participant. Student athletes are required
to complete the financial aid process each year. A recipient of an athletic
scholarship must be academically eligible for the entire sport season for
which the scholarship was awarded. Standards for eligibility are set forth
by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and AIB.
All new recruited athletes sign a formal letter of intent which
contains the terms and conditions of the athletic scholarship made to the
student on behalf of the College by the Athletics Department. Enrolled
students are required to meet all of the terms and conditions of the
athletic scholarship and other NAIA standards of eligibility and those of
the College. The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining proper social
standing according to the student handbook as well as a minimum 2.0
cumulative GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term. Each year,
the Athletics Director will provide The Forsyth Financial Aid Office with a
comprehensive roster of all continuing athletic scholarships no later than
May 1st for the upcoming academic year.
If a student is injured in a practice session or game situation
and this injury prohibits the student from further participation, he/
she will retain the scholarship for the remainder of his/her athletic
eligibility. If a student develops an illness after he/she is actively
involved in athletics at AIB and this illness prohibits him/her from further
participation in athletics, he/she will retain the scholarship for the period
for which it was awarded. The student may be required to provide a note
from his/her doctor at the request of the Athletics Director. If a student
decides that he/she does not wish to continue to participate in the
sport for which the athletic scholarship is designated, or if the student
is dismissed from the athletic team for disciplinary reasons, then the
scholarship will cease to exist from the day the student quits the team
or the date of dismissal by the coach. The coach will confirm the loss of
scholarship with the student via e-mail or written notice. The coach will
also notify the Forsyth Financial Aid Office via e-mail or written notice
within 48 hours. The Forsyth Financial Aid Office will provide the student
CAMPUS ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIPS
A number of the on-campus student organizations offer scholarships each
year to current members of the organization. For more information on
these scholarships, students should visit with their organization sponsor or
president.
E.O. FENTON ALUMNI & FAMILY HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP
$250 per term
This scholarship is available for AIB campus housing and is awarded to a
student who has a family member considered an AIB alumnus or when
two or more members of the same family attend AIB concurrently. A family
member is defined as a sibling, child, parent, spouse, or grandparent. The
award is made at the time of acceptance and requires completion of an
housing application. The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining
proper social standing according to the student handbook, living
on-campus, and maintaining a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA that will be
reviewed at the end of each term.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
$500 per term for full-time international students
An international student (not eligible for any other form of financial
aid) who has been enrolled full-time on campus at AIB for two terms, is
not participating in college athletics, and has attained a minimum 3.0
cumulative GPA, may receive a $500 per term scholarship to be applied to
on-campus housing costs. The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining
proper social standing according to the student handbook, living
on-campus, and maintaining a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA that will be
reviewed at the end of each term.
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
SCHOLARSHIPS
GENERAL
INFORMATION
MILITARY SCHOLARSHIP
10% Off Tuition Cost
SERVICE MEMBERS SCHOLARSHIP
$300 per term for full-time students
This scholarship is available for current military personnel, reserves,
veterans and eligible dependents and spouses. Proper Military ID is
required for scholarship. The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining
proper social standing according to the student handbook as well as a
minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each
term.
This scholarship is available for severely wounded service members,
spouses of severely wounded service members, and children or other
family members (e.g. parents) of severely wounded service members.
Eligible students are invited to complete the Service Members
Scholarship Application. The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining
proper social standing according to the handbook as well as a minimum
2.0 cumulative GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term.
MONROE COLSTON DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
$1,000 max per term for full-time students
TUITION EXCHANGE PROGRAM (Associate & Bachelor)
Up to $4,850 tuition per term
Up to $1,050 campus housing per term
AIB offers up to 30 Monroe Colston Diversity Scholarships per academic
year. Qualified incoming, full-time students from diverse backgrounds
who are U.S. residents are welcome to apply. Students may receive
this scholarship in addition to one of the academic scholarships. The
scholarship is competitive and requires an application.
To be considered for the schoalrship a student must:
- Apply and be accepted for admission.
- Complete the AIB Monroe Colston Leadership Scholarship
Application with an essay and letter of recommendation.
- File the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) &
ITG (Iowa Tuition Grant) if applicable.
AIB College of Business is a member of the Tuition Exchange Program.
Hundreds of private colleges throughout the US belong to this program.
Students with a parent employed by a private college may be eligible
for the Tuition Exchange Benefit Program which includes a full tuition
scholarship and housing benefit. Participants are required to complete
the financial aid application process in a timely manner. The Tuition
Exchange benefit is for tuition and housing only and is awarded in
conjunction with all federal, state, and AIB institutional grant assistance.
The benefit is renewable upon maintaining proper social standing
according to the student handbook as well as a minimum 2.0 cumulative
GPA that will be reviewed at the end of each term.
The competitive factors considered will include examples of community
service efforts demonstrated by volunteer work that affect community
diversity and examples of leadership involvement and/or leadership
potential. The candidate’s diversity characteristics and background
will be considered. The AIB Monroe Colston Diversity Scholarship
Committee will review all applicants and determine the scholarship
recipients. The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining proper social
standing according to the student handbook, a full-time enrollment
status and a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA that will be reviewed at the
end of each term.
For more details, visit with your AIB Admissions Counselor and the
Tuition Exchange Officer at your parent’s college.
AIB reserves the right to change the scholarship program at any time if
necessary.
PHI THETA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP (Junior and Senior year only)
$500 max per term with 3.5 cumulative GPA for full-time students
$250 max per term with 3.5 cumulative GPA for part-time students
Qualifications:
3.50 cumulative GPA & Phi Theta Kappa Member
The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship is open to previously active
members of PTK who have completed an associate degree from
an accredited college/university and attend AIB immediately after
completion of said degree. In order to receive the PTK Scholarship,
students must present a letter from their prior PTK advisor to verify
membership. The scholarship is renewable upon maintaining proper
social standing according to the student handbook as well as a minimum
3.5 cumulative GPA that will be reviewed every term.
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
GENERAL POLICIES
APPEARANCE
expected to present themselves in a manner acceptable to the
Employers visit the campus often to speak to classes and to
business world.
The College reserves the right to modify course offerings, hours,
interview graduates. Employers assume the students will exhibit a
tuition, fees, and housing and College policies.
professional attitude and business appearance. Students are expected
to be neat, clean, and appropriately dressed. Students may be refused
DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE POLICY
admission to class because of inappropriate attire or appearance.
The College is committed to the safety and welfare of all students
HEALTH AND PROPERTY INSURANCE
and the College community. The College is also charged with the
AIB College of Business does not provide health, personal property,
responsibility of maintaining an academic and social environment
or life insurance for students. Students are responsible for insuring
conducive to learning, growth, and development. The use of
their own personal possessions and having their own health
alcoholic beverages, though acceptable for persons 21 years of age
coverage. The College requests that students complete a student
or older, is a matter of concern for the College.
The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of
health/emergency contact information form to keep on file with
their permanent record. All health records are confidential and
1989, Public Law 101-226, requires AIB College of Business to adopt
will only be released with written consent. Students can obtain
and implement a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use
information on renter's and health insurance from most insurance
or distribution of illicit drugs and abuse of alcohol by students and
companies.
employees.
All students, employees, and visitors of the College are prohibited
SOCIAL PROBATION AND SUSPENSION
from the unlawful possession, use or distribution of drugs and
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible
alcohol on the property owned by AIB or as part of any College-
manner and abide by the rules and regulations of the College as
sponsored activities. The complete Drug and Alcohol Policy is
well as state and federal laws. Inappropriate conduct (e.g. rudeness;
available in the AIB Student Handbook.
vulgarity; dishonesty; physical, verbal or sexual harassment) or a
violation of College rules or policies may result in social probation
SEXUAL ABUSE POLICY
and, in some cases, suspension from the College. Social probation
In accordance with state law, the College has established procedures
consists of disciplinary actions that could result in certain restrictions
for dealing with sexual abuse. The College, in conjunction with its
and forfeitures of student privileges that include but are not limited
published policy on sexual harassment, will not condone or ignore
to:
the willful neglect of an individual who instigates sexual contact
• Fines up to $250.
or harassment of another. The complete policy is available in the AIB
• Forfeiture of AIB scholarships for a minimum of one term.
Student Handbook.
• Forfeiture of participation in College-sponsored extracurricular
activities.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
• Removal from current AIB employment and possible ineligibility for
It is the College’s goal to create and maintain a productive work
future student employment.
environment for all employees and students. The College prohibits
• Restrictions on access to campus buildings.
discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national
• Other disciplinary procedures.
origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age,
disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other
A student suspended from the College for social reasons may
apply for readmission to the College after six months. Students may
legally-protected status. This policy applies to employees, students,
appeal social probation/suspension to the AIB Leadership Team.
applicants seeking employment at the College, and guests of the
College.
Any person having inquiries concerning AIB College of Business’
COLLEGE JURISDICTION
The College is interested in students with a desire to succeed
compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, or
and reserves the right to dismiss a student who fails to maintain
Section 504, and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 should
satisfactory grades, whose conduct is detrimental to the College
contact the AIB Leadership Team, AIB College of Business, 2500 Fleur
or other students, or who has excessive absences. Students are
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AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
GENERAL POLICIES
(515) 244-4221. Any person may also contact the Assistant Secretary
practices. It is the responsibility of the qualified student with a
for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, regarding the
disability to meet with the Disability Services Coordinator voluntarily
College’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title
and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and
IX, or Section 504, and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
extent of the disability. The Disability Services Coordinator will assist
the qualified student in identifying potential accommodations
CAMPUS SECURITY AND CRIME REPORT
based upon the qualified student’s needs, preferences, and available
The College, in compliance with the Student -Right-To-Know and
resources. Efforts will be made to provide the qualified student
Campus Security Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-542) and the Jeanne
with the requested accommodations, although the College cannot
Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime
guarantee that a qualified student will automatically receive his or
Statistics Act, prepares and distributes an annual report of campus
her first choice of accommodations. The College will work with the
crime and statistics for students and employees as well as for
qualified student to provide a supportive learning environment.
applicants of enrollment or employment. The report includes crime
statistics for specified crimes reported on campus and on adjacent
public property for the past three years. Campus security policies
concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting
of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters are also included in
the report. This report can be accessed on the College Web site at:
http://www.aib.edu/student-life/campus-safety-security. Contact the
Risk Manager or Chief Facilities Officer with any questions at 515244-4221 or safety@aib.edu.
DISCLOSURE CONCERNING IOWA SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION
The Iowa Sex Offender Registry was enacted on July 1, 1995 and is
found in Chapter 692A Code of Iowa. As part of the 1994 Violent
Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, the United States Congress
passed the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually
Violent Offenders Registration Act. The act sets forth guidelines for
states to establish sex offender registry programs. For information
concerning Iowa Sex Offender Registration, go to
www.iowasexoffenders.com.
PERSISTENCE RATE
Under the Student-Right-To-Know Act of 1990, AIB is required to
inform inquiring students about persistence-to-graduation rates
of enrolled students. The persistence rate for the Fall 2009 cohort
class (latest information available) is 2.6% percent with a graduation
rate of 51.7% for students enrolled in associate degree majors.
Information on the first bachelor's degree cohort is not yet available.
DISABILITY SERVICES
AIB supports the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) by providing reasonable accommodations for qualified
students with disabilities in all educational programs, services, and
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