AIB College of Business is dedicated to providing quality educational opportunities that prepare students to build careers in business.
AIB College of Business is an independent, nonprofit, coeducational two-year college of business, which was founded in 1921 and offers associate of applied science degrees and bachelor of science degrees.
To fulfill this mission, the administration of the College believes its efforts should be directed toward creating an educational environment by providing a variety of learning experiences, quality educational programs, and business and social activities. The College employs faculty whose educational qualifications and work experiences are appropriate to the mission of the College.
Courses of study are continually reviewed and revised, and appropriate equipment and facilities are provided to prepare students for entrance into today's progressive business economy. The College employs administrative personnel who provide students with educational and career support services in academic advising and counseling, housing, financial aid, and full and part-time employment.
* 17 buildings on 20 acres
* Variety of college-sponsored activities and organizations
* Two miles from downtown Des Moines
* Accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
* Apartment-style housing on-campus
* 24-hour computer network and Internet access in every dorm room
* Scholarship and Grant assistance
* Part-time and full-time employment
AIB College of Business is an independent, nonprofit, coeducational college of business in Des Moines, Iowa in the United States. AIB has an enrollment of more than 900 day, evening and online students. The campus features 17 buildings on 20 acres near downtown Des Moines. Residential, apartment-style housing is available for 520 students. AIB offers 18 Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) degree programs and two Bachelor of Science degrees.
American Institute of Business was founded in 1921 by Everett O. Fenton and Ray Hansen. The institution was first located at the Victoria Hotel on Sixth Avenue in Des Moines. In 1935, AIB moved to Tenth Street and Grand Avenue, the heart of the downtown business district. It educated students at that location for 37 years. In 1941, the college was reorganized as a nonprofit. In 1957, Keith Fenton becomes AIB's second president. In 1986, AIB became accredited with the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. In 1998, Keith Fenton retired as president of AIB after 42 years of service. The Administration Building was renamed the Keith Fenton Administration Building. In 1999, Nancy Williams was elected president of AIB after 16 years with the College. In 2000, the college changed its name from American Institute of Business to AIB College of Business to better reflect its mission and purpose.
AIB offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Business Administration. The college also offers Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) degree programs in the fields of Accounting, Business Administration, Realtime Reporting, including Judicial, Closed and Voice Captioning, Office Administration, Travel and Tourism, and Information Technology. Business Administration degrees are offered in the areas of Leadership, Financial Services, and Sales and Marketing. Several majors are also available through an online degree program.
AIB is the only institution in the United States that offers a college degree in Voice Captioning, though there are a handful or so of "training schools" offering the program.
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Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 11,964 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 11,880 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 9 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,381 | 46% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,886 | 68% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 2,523 | 72% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 5,440 | 83% | |
Any Aid: |
99% |
