AIB College of Business
2500 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
School Description
Provided by AIB College of BusinessAIB 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
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaAIB College of Business is an independent, nonprofit, coeducational college of business in Des Moines, Iowa in the United States. AIB has an enrollment of almost 1,000 day, evening and online students. The campus features 17 buildings on near downtown Des Moines. Residential, apartment-style housing is available for 520 students. AIB offers 23 Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) degree programs and four Bachelor of Science degrees.
History
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.
Education
AIB offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting,Business Administration, Court Reporting and Steno Reporting. The college also offers Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) degree programs in the fields of Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology, Office Administration, Transcription Services, Travel and Tourism, and Voice Captioning. Business Administration degrees are offered in the areas of Leadership, Financial Services, and Sales and Marketing. All Associate degree majors are also available online.
AIB is one of the few institutions in the United States that offers a college degree in Voice Captioning.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Midwest
- Setting:
- Mid-size City Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Full Time Students:
- 85%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Expenses
- Average Tuition:
- $ 11,964
- Students Receiving Aid:
- 99%
Degree Programs at AIB College of Business
Associate's Level Programs
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.See more schools with programs in Accounting
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Accounting
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science programs are two year programs for individuals seeking a career as administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. These programs include instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation.See more schools with programs in Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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Management
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Management
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Business/Commerce
This program provides a general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.See more schools with programs in Business/Commerce
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Business/Commerce
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Accounting & Related Services
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Legal Professions
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Court Reporting
A program that prepares individuals to record and transcribe examinations, testimony, judicial orders and instructions, legal opinions, and other formal proceedings via print or electronic methods. Includes instruction in legal terminology, legal transcription, shorthand, verbatim recording, equipment operation and procedures, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics.See more schools with programs in Court Reporting
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Court Reporting
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Technology
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Software Development
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Software Development
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Computer Programming/Programmer
A program that focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and that generally prepares individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance. Includes instruction in software design, low- and high-level languages and program writing; program customization and linking; prototype testing; troubleshooting; and related aspects of operating systems and networks.See more schools with programs in Computer Programming/Programmer
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Computer Programming/Programmer
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Software Development
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Certificate Programs at AIB College of Business
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.See more schools with programs in Accounting
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Accounting
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Management
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Business/Commerce
This program provides a general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.See more schools with programs in Business/Commerce
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Business/Commerce
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Accounting & Related Services
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Students
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| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
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% |
