INTERNAL OPERATIONS
University Academic Administration
Programs may be administered through THE A.U.’s academic schools and internal institutional processes, subject to applicable University requirements and oversight.
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Institutes
Specialized academic and professional communities advancing knowledge, practice and purposeful development.
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Specialized institutes contributing to the academic and professional structure of THE A.U.
SPECIALIZED ACADEMIC COMMUNITIES
Institutes at THE A.U.
The institutes of THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION provide focused communities for specialized academic interests, professional development and applied learning.
Each institute contributes to the wider academic identity of THE A.U. while supporting particular areas of professional knowledge, practice and lifelong development.
OUR INSTITUTES
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CIMFA | THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANTS
Professional and academic interests in management and financial accounting.
Explore InstituteThe Institute of Project Management
Learning connected with project management and professional practice.
Explore InstituteThe Institute of Applied Psychology
Applied learning in psychology and human development.
Explore InstituteThe Institute of Occupational Safety, Health and Quality Management | IOSHQ
Professional learning related to occupational safety, health and quality management.
Explore InstituteThe Institute of Management Accountants
Academic and professional development in management accounting.
Explore InstituteInstitute of Quality and Productivity Management
Learning related to quality, productivity and organizational development.
Explore InstituteThe Institute of Applied Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Applied learning connected with communication, behavior and personal development.
Explore InstituteWITHIN THE A.U.
Specialization Within One University
THE A.U. institutes form part of the University’s wider academic structure. They provide focused environments where particular areas of knowledge, professional practice and applied learning can be developed.
Institutes complement the University’s schools and college rather than replacing them, creating additional opportunities for specialized academic and professional development.
ACADEMIC RELATIONSHIPS
Institutes Connected to THE A.U.
FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
CIMFA
CIMFA | The Chartered Institute of Management and Financial Accountants is part of THE A.U.’s School of Finance and Accounting, providing a specialized focus on management and financial accounting.
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IOSHQ
IOSHQ | The Institute of Occupational Safety, Health and Quality Management is part of THE A.U.’s School of Safety and Emergency Services, with a specialized focus on occupational safety, health and quality management.
Visit IOSHQINSTITUTE PHILOSOPHY
Specialized knowledge becomes meaningful when it supports learning, practice and contribution.
THE A.U. supports focused academic communities while maintaining a broader commitment to knowledge, professional development, critical thinking and lifelong learning.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Turn Interest Into a Learning Pathway
Explore the University’s academic programs and discover pathways that connect your interests with structured learning and professional development.
Explore ProgramsSCHOOLS & COLLEGES
Explore the Wider Academic Structure
Discover the schools and college of THE A.U. and see how they connect different fields of academic study and professional development.
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A Specialized Academic Outlook
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION is presented from Washington, D.C., bringing together diverse academic and professional interests within an international higher education environment.
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Washington, D.C., United States
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EXPLORE THE A.U.
Find the Academic Community That Fits Your Goals.
Explore institutes, schools and academic programs as you plan your next step in learning and professional development.
Knowledge
Specialization
Progress
Contribution
THE A.U. • ACADEMIC PROGRAM GOVERNANCE
Academic offerings.
Structured with purpose.
THE A.U. maintains an official internal academic program listing through its University governance process and academic schools, while the public website presents selected programs and offerings for general information.
INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK
ACADEMIC
GOVERNANCE
PROGRAMS • OPERATIONS • OVERSIGHT
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
The website is a window into the University’s academic environment.
Public information and institutional authorization serve different purposes. Understanding that distinction helps prospective students make informed academic decisions.
THE A.U. maintains an official internal academic program listing approved through the University’s governance process and administered by its schools.
The University’s public website presents selected programs and academic offerings for general information. The website is not intended to constitute an exhaustive listing of all programs authorized for operation by the University.
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Current information matters.
Certain programs may be made available through approved University advertising, recruitment, outreach, or admissions channels, subject to applicable institutional requirements and program availability.
THE OPERATING FRAMEWORK
More than one pathway can support an academic offering.
The University may administer applicable academic activities through internal processes or through authorized institutional arrangements.
OPERATING AGREEMENTS
Academies & Universities
Where applicable, THE A.U. may operate programs through formal operating agreements with other academies or universities. Such arrangements are subject to appropriate institutional authorization, oversight, and applicable requirements.
AUTHORIZED TRAINING
ATP Arrangements
The University may also operate through Authorized Training Provider (ATP) arrangements where applicable and approved within the relevant institutional framework.
ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT
Lecturers, Instructors & Trainers
Approved lecturer, instructor, or trainer engagements may support applicable academic or educational activities under established University procedures.
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One framework, different arrangements.
Operating arrangements may differ by academic offering. The existence of an operating agreement, ATP arrangement, or external academic engagement does not mean that every program or offering is operated through that structure.
INSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE
Oversight gives the academic framework its foundation.
The University’s Board of Trustees provides institutional governance and approval of the applicable academic and operational framework.
Academic programs and applicable operating arrangements function within the University’s established governance, approval, oversight, and quality-assurance procedures.
THE A.U. maintains institutional accreditation through ACISC and IABCET, as applicable to the University’s accredited institutional status.
INSTITUTIONAL OVERSIGHT
THE A.U.
Academic
Integrity
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Governance.
Integrity
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Governance.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ACADEMIC FRAMEWORK • OVERSIGHT • QUALITY ASSURANCE
ACADEMIC FRAMEWORK • OVERSIGHT • QUALITY ASSURANCE
CONFIRMATION & AVAILABILITY
When details matter, use the official channel.
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Program Information
Information concerning a particular program, authorization, operating agreement, or academic arrangement may be confirmed through official University channels, subject to applicable confidentiality and disclosure requirements.
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Current Availability
For current availability and enrollment information, prospective students should rely on official University communications and admissions channels.
ACADEMIC TRANSPARENCY
Explore what is presented.
Confirm what applies.
THE A.U. is committed to presenting academic information clearly while recognizing that its public website is one component of a broader institutional, academic, and admissions framework.
Prospective students should review current program information and use official University channels when confirming availability, authorization, or enrollment details for a particular academic offering.
YOUR NEXT ACADEMIC STEP
Explore. Understand.
Move forward.
Discover the academic opportunities presented by THE A.U., then connect with official University channels for current program and enrollment information.
THE A.U. • ACADEMIC GOVERNANCE • AUTHORIZED OPERATIONS • WASHINGTON, D.C.
