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AUS Collaboration with Tiffin University
The American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland (AUS), located in La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland, and Tiffin University (TU), located in Tiffin, Ohio, USA, are offering a Dual Degree Program (DDP), allowing AUS students to obtain a degree from both institutions.
Dual Degree Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) program and the Master of Science in International Business Administration (MIBA) program at AUS are exclusively offered as a Dual Degree Program (DDP) in collaboration with Tiffin University (TU) in the United States.
This partnership ensures that all enrolled BSBA students will graduate with both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from AUS and a Bachelor of Business Administration, in their chosen specialty, from TU.
All enrolled MIBA students will graduate with both a Master of Science in International Business Administration from AUS and a Master of Business Administration, in their chosen specialty, from TU.
In order to receive both degrees, students must successfully complete the required AUS and TU courses. The curricula are mixtures of AUS and TU courses designed to provide students with the maximum exposure to the necessary knowledge and skills for the future workplace, emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, research technologies, and multimodal communication methods. The TU programs are offered both in person and online with videos, discussion rooms, readings, and other assignments. For online classes, AUS students will be in the same class as TU students, thus enabling interaction.
Students will take both AUS and TU courses to complete their required coursework. AUS courses will be taught on campus and TU courses both on campus and remotely.
Tiffin University has US Higher Learning Commission accreditation, which is recognized internationally.
This partnership ensures that all enrolled BSBA students will graduate with both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from AUS and a Bachelor of Business Administration, in their chosen specialty, from TU.
All enrolled MIBA students will graduate with both a Master of Science in International Business Administration from AUS and a Master of Business Administration, in their chosen specialty, from TU.
In order to receive both degrees, students must successfully complete the required AUS and TU courses. The curricula are mixtures of AUS and TU courses designed to provide students with the maximum exposure to the necessary knowledge and skills for the future workplace, emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, research technologies, and multimodal communication methods. The TU programs are offered both in person and online with videos, discussion rooms, readings, and other assignments. For online classes, AUS students will be in the same class as TU students, thus enabling interaction.
Students will take both AUS and TU courses to complete their required coursework. AUS courses will be taught on campus and TU courses both on campus and remotely.
Tiffin University has US Higher Learning Commission accreditation, which is recognized internationally.
AUS BSBA Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) program at AUS provides students with opportunities to build the necessary skills for the future with a deep understanding of business and technological trends on a global scale and with hands-on experience via close links to the industry. At this first level of study, AUS students earn a degree that qualifies them for a profession in business management and the opportunity to continue their studies further and earn a Master of Science in International Business Administration degree.
TU BBA Program Description
The Tiffin University Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program will prepare you for the challenge. The approach to higher education is that it shouldn’t only exist in the classroom – it should be:
- applicable to real-world situations
- relevant to career paths, and
- focused on attributes valued by modern employers.
Bachelor - TU Specialization Options
Bachelor - TU Specialization Options
Accounting
The Accounting specialization will provide you a solid understanding of accounting principles and techniques, as well as the key decision-making and problem-solving skills used in a challenging and fulfilling career as a professional accountant.
Tiffin University follows a fairly traditional Accounting curriculum with several distinct advantages. The accounting classes not only stress practical applications, but also include both tax research and problem solving. In addition, management courses are integrated into the curriculum during the entire four years, stressing real-world applications.
TU Courses – 30 Credit Hours / 40 ECTS
Tiffin University follows a fairly traditional Accounting curriculum with several distinct advantages. The accounting classes not only stress practical applications, but also include both tax research and problem solving. In addition, management courses are integrated into the curriculum during the entire four years, stressing real-world applications.
TU Courses – 30 Credit Hours / 40 ECTS
- ACC 313 Cost Accounting I
- ACC 314 Cost Accounting II
- ACC 385 Applied Analytics for Accounting
- ACC 400 Accounting Elective
- ACC 403 Accounting Information Systems
- ACC 404 Auditing
- CST 285 Spreadsheet Appl. and Data Analysis
- DEC 320 Connections
- DEC 400 Impact
- MGT 495 Organizational Strategy
Business Management
The Business Management specialization will equip you with the knowledge and skills to confidently and successfully manage in today’s fast-paced, global business environment. The Business Management specialization takes a generalist approach and focuses on skill development and managerial problem-solving.
The field of management is studied as a science and a craft, with emphasis on ethical conduct. The Business Management is a general business specialization that allows you to learn every facet of a business.
TU Courses – 30 Credit Hours / 40 ECTS
The field of management is studied as a science and a craft, with emphasis on ethical conduct. The Business Management is a general business specialization that allows you to learn every facet of a business.
TU Courses – 30 Credit Hours / 40 ECTS
- DEC 320 Connections
- DEC 400 Impact
- LAW 321 Employment and Labor Law
- MGT 301 Organizational Behavior
- MGT 317 Human Resource Management
- MGT 351 Managing Diversity in the Workplace
- MGT 359 Small Business Management
- MGT 404 Organizational Theory
- MGT 411 International Management
- MGT 495 Organizational Strategy
Healthcare Administration
The Healthcare Administration specialization is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for managing in the 21st century healthcare industry. Healthcare managers must have expertise not only in healthcare, but also a working knowledge in key business areas such as operations, accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, leadership, strategy and more.
The knowledge gained from the Healthcare Management provides you with an excellent foundation of knowledge, skills and abilities for working effectively in a variety of management capacities. You’ll also be prepared to work in various non-clinical, non-management positions within the industry.
TU Courses – 30 Credit Hours / 40 ECTS
The knowledge gained from the Healthcare Management provides you with an excellent foundation of knowledge, skills and abilities for working effectively in a variety of management capacities. You’ll also be prepared to work in various non-clinical, non-management positions within the industry.
TU Courses – 30 Credit Hours / 40 ECTS
- DEC 320 Connections
- DEC 400 Impact
- HCA 312 Healthcare Informatics
- HCA 403 Healthcare Law
- HCA 427 Healthcare Operations
- HCA 474 Social Aspects of Aging
- MGT 301 Organizational Behavior
- MGT 317 Human Resource Management
- MGT 495 Organizational Strategy
- PHI 307 Medical Ethics
Human Resource Management
The Human Resource Management is a career-oriented specialization for those individuals who want to make a real difference in the careers and lives of others in the workforce. You’ll develop the skills needed for the effective acquisition, training, performance appraisal, laws and regulations that determine the rights and obligations of employees and employers, job analysis, job evaluation, establishing pay structures and benefits, risk management and loss prevention, management of safety & workers’ compensation, employee assistance plans, preventative health issues, emergency response & preparedness, rewarding and fair treatment of employees – whether you plan on pursuing a career with a Fortune 500 company or a small business.
TU Courses – 30 Credit Hours / 40 ECTS
TU Courses – 30 Credit Hours / 40 ECTS
- DEC 320 Connections
- DEC 400 Impact
- LAW 321 Employment and Labor Law
- MGT 317 Human Resource Management
- MGT 318 Total Compensation Management
- MGT 320 Human Resource Risk Management
- MGT 351 Managing Diversity in the Workplace
- MGT 402 Training and Development
- MGT 443 Strategic Human Resource Management
- MGT 495 Organizational Strategy
Integrated and Digital Marketing
The Integrated and Digital Marketing provides an integrated approach to the discipline. Emphasis is on the development and implementation of marketing strategies and on the effective use of the marketing mix.
Studying in small, personalized classes, you’ll take courses in your major right away, learning the latest in marketing theory. You’ll then be able to apply your knowledge in a “work-world” setting, as you engage in real-world marketing and consulting projects that can be added as experience to your resume.
Marketing faculty bring to the classroom both academic accomplishments and extensive marketplace experience in a range of marketing disciplines, including financial services, marketing research and both domestic and international marketing consulting. These real-world experiences and perspectives ensure that your marketing studies are kept current and relevant.
TU Courses – 30 Credit Hours / 40 ECTS
Studying in small, personalized classes, you’ll take courses in your major right away, learning the latest in marketing theory. You’ll then be able to apply your knowledge in a “work-world” setting, as you engage in real-world marketing and consulting projects that can be added as experience to your resume.
Marketing faculty bring to the classroom both academic accomplishments and extensive marketplace experience in a range of marketing disciplines, including financial services, marketing research and both domestic and international marketing consulting. These real-world experiences and perspectives ensure that your marketing studies are kept current and relevant.
TU Courses – 30 Credit Hours / 40 ECTS
- DEC 320 Connections
- DEC 400 Impact
- MGT 495 Organizational Strategy
- MKT 332 Omni-Channel Retailing
- MKT 354 Personal Selling
- MKT 370 Digital Marketing
- MKT 402 Marketing Research
- MKT 404 Global Marketing
- MKT 432 Social Media Marketing
- MKT 434 Digital Marketing Analytics
International Business
The global world of business is rapidly growing and ever-changing. International Business specialization will prepare you for the opportunities of doing business in a complex and fascinating global economy. You will acquire a solid foundation of knowledge in international finance, marketing, trade, and management.
In addition to a broad-based business study, you will complete courses on global issues in management such as trade, competition, markets, organizational design, information technology, and human resource management. The impact of globalization on all businesses is explored.
TU Courses – 30 Credit Hours / 40 ECTS
In addition to a broad-based business study, you will complete courses on global issues in management such as trade, competition, markets, organizational design, information technology, and human resource management. The impact of globalization on all businesses is explored.
TU Courses – 30 Credit Hours / 40 ECTS
- CST 285 Spreadsheet Appl. & Data Analysis
- DEC 320 Connections
- DEC 400 Impact
- ECO 424 Global Trade
- FIN 426 International Finance
- MGT 317 Human Resource Management
- MGT 351 Managing Diversity in the Workplace
- MGT 411 International Management
- MGT 495 Organizational Strategy
- MKT 404 Global Marketing
Sports Management-Athletic Administration
Sports Management – Athletic Administration specialization designed to help you build a solid base of knowledge in the core areas of business, while at the same time learning the basic principles and practices of sports administration. With a strong foundation from classes covering all aspects of the field, taught by industry-savvy instructors and enhanced by real-world experiences, you’ll be well prepared with an athletic administration education second to none.
TU Courses – 30 Credit Hours / 40 ECTS
TU Courses – 30 Credit Hours / 40 ECTS
- DEC 320 Connections
- DEC 400 Impact
- MGT 495 Organizational Strategy
- SMG 220 Principles of Athletic Development
- SMG 315 Supervision in Sports
- SMG 325 Facilities Design & Management
- SMG 360 Business of Sports
- SMG 375 Sports Governance & Administration
- SMG 405 Sports Analytics
- SMG 450 Revenue Generation & Sponsorship
Sports Management-Sports Marketing
Sports Management - Sports Marketing specialization is designed to provide you the management and marketing fundamentals you’ll need to launch or enhance a sports business career. You’ll take a variety of courses covering all aspects of sports marketing, taught by faculty who bring years of industry experience. You’ll gain practical insights into the world of sports marketing, as well as professional connections – all part of a hands-on, real-world sports marketing education.
TU Courses – 30 Credit Hours / 40 ECTS
TU Courses – 30 Credit Hours / 40 ECTS
- DEC 320 Connections
- DEC 400 Impact
- MGT 495 Organizational Strategy
- MKT 253 Marketing Communications
- MKT 370 Digital Marketing
- SMG 235 Sports Marketing and Promotions
- SMG 335 Sports Media Technology
- SMG 360 Business of Sports
- SMG 405 Sports Analytics
- SMG 450 Revenue Generation and Sponsorship
AUS MIBA Program Description
The Master of Science in International Business Administration (MIBA) program at AUS ensures that our students are fully prepared to lead and manage in today’s competitive and changing global marketplace. We focus on integrating traditional business knowledge with practical decision-making, problem-solving, creativity, and strategic thinking while engaging in real-world projects. We create a practical learning and research environment that emphasizes collaboration and active engagement with industry leaders.
TU MBA Program Description
The Tiffin University Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program helps students develop advanced competencies in communication, leadership, teamwork, information technology, and problem-solving. A distinguished faculty addresses current issues in management and prepares students for the technology-driven global workplace. Through case studies, research, and analyses of current business topics, you’ll learn to translate theories into practical business applications.
Specialization Options
Aviation Management
The American Institute of Applied Sciences in Switzerland (AUS) is committed to offering a distinctive specialization in Aviation Management as part of its MIBA program to prepare future managers. The Aviation Management Specialization provides pertinent knowledge of the aviation industry and provides students with the necessary skills to fast-track their aviation careers. Grounded in cutting-edge business theory and experiential learning and directly taught by aviation professors, this MIBA program gives the students a well-rounded and hands-on exposure to the industry.
The program is based on the AUS MIBA curriculum combined with several courses in Aviation and Airport Management along with Safety, Security, and Legal issues. The curriculum links cutting-edge business theory to practical research and applications as students are guided to solve real-world challenges in the aviation industry.
AUS Courses – 18 Credit Hours / 24 ECTS
The program is based on the AUS MIBA curriculum combined with several courses in Aviation and Airport Management along with Safety, Security, and Legal issues. The curriculum links cutting-edge business theory to practical research and applications as students are guided to solve real-world challenges in the aviation industry.
AUS Courses – 18 Credit Hours / 24 ECTS
- AVI 500 Airline Business Foundations
- AVI 510 Airline Marketing
- AVI 520 Airport Business Management
- AVI 600 Aviation Safety Management
- AVI 610 Aviation Sustainability Path and Challenges
- AVI 620 Aviation Regulation Compliance
Data Analytics
The MBA with a specialization in Data Analytics will help you not only analyze data but understand it, translate it and incorporate it into strategy at the top levels of your organization. The Data Analytics specialization focuses on the development of adept decision-making related to statistics, accounting, economics, finance, computer information, policy, ethics, law, globalization and marketing.
The program’s highly robust curriculum includes topics such as: data acquisition, management of data, use of statistical software to produce intelligent outcomes, knowledge of concepts that advance the understanding of “what and why to do” and data visualization and presentation. The program is designed with the idea of starting with a research question, gathering secondary data from various public resources, cleansing and preparing the data for analysis, proceeding through the analysis and ending with the communication of the results using various visualization techniques.
TU Courses – 12 Credit Hours / 16 ECTS
The program’s highly robust curriculum includes topics such as: data acquisition, management of data, use of statistical software to produce intelligent outcomes, knowledge of concepts that advance the understanding of “what and why to do” and data visualization and presentation. The program is designed with the idea of starting with a research question, gathering secondary data from various public resources, cleansing and preparing the data for analysis, proceeding through the analysis and ending with the communication of the results using various visualization techniques.
TU Courses – 12 Credit Hours / 16 ECTS
- DAX 511 Database Design and Data Modeling
- DAX 521 Applied Statistics for Data Analytics
- DAX 631 Advanced Data Analysis Techniques
- DAX 641 Data Visualization, Design and Presentation
Finance
The Finance specialization enables you to build upon the core work in the MBA program with a focus on economic and financial business practices. The finance courses will provide an opportunity for you to learn about local, national and international economies in cooperating and competing markets. You’ll explore performance of stocks, bonds, commodities and other types of investments. The degree prepares you to work in the field of financial management either independently or with a corporation, bank, securities firm, nonprofit organization or an investment agency.
You’ll learn from faculty who bring years of professional experience and terminal degrees in finance. You’ll study with students who bring their own diverse professional experiences – the average TU MBA student enters with nearly 10 years of post-graduate work experience. Faculty design courses for the program with the student-working professional in mind. The teaching and learning method is student-centered, personalized and interactive.
TU Courses – 12 Credit Hours / 16 ECTS
You’ll learn from faculty who bring years of professional experience and terminal degrees in finance. You’ll study with students who bring their own diverse professional experiences – the average TU MBA student enters with nearly 10 years of post-graduate work experience. Faculty design courses for the program with the student-working professional in mind. The teaching and learning method is student-centered, personalized and interactive.
TU Courses – 12 Credit Hours / 16 ECTS
- FIN 617 International Financial Management
- FIN 622 Financial Markets and Institutions
- FIN 623 Investment Analysis
- FIN 627 Emerging Markets Finance
Healthcare Administration
With the Healthcare Administration specialization, you can become a leader in the healthcare system to ensure that it stays a healthy, caring structure. With foundational business practices ranging from finance to human resources to marketing management, our program prepares you with the knowledge, decision-making tools and new technologies you’ll need to thrive as an administrator in the healthcare field.
The Healthcare Administration specialization is designed for working professionals employed in the areas of healthcare, education, childcare, social services and business. The curriculum is comprehensive, offering various paths of study, including public health, mental health, long-term care administration and acute care administration. Courses focus on management systems, decision-making tools, new technologies, financial management and referral systems as well as current issues in healthcare law and ethics.
TU Courses – 12 Credit Hours / 16 ECTS
The Healthcare Administration specialization is designed for working professionals employed in the areas of healthcare, education, childcare, social services and business. The curriculum is comprehensive, offering various paths of study, including public health, mental health, long-term care administration and acute care administration. Courses focus on management systems, decision-making tools, new technologies, financial management and referral systems as well as current issues in healthcare law and ethics.
TU Courses – 12 Credit Hours / 16 ECTS
- HCA 541 Managing Healthcare Systems
- HCA 553 Current Issues in Healthcare Administration
- HCA 634 Healthcare Finance & Process Management
- HCA 643 Healthcare Policy, Law, and Ethics
Human Resource Management
The MBA with a Human Resource Management specialization provides the knowledge and skills needed to address the issues and challenges faced by today’s human resource management professional. You’ll learn the latest theories and engage in applications that will enable you to acquire and develop talented employees, organize a workplace, handle company pressure and create innovative solutions to develop a human-centered employee experience.
As a graduate of the program, you’ll have access to greater job opportunities. You’ll be armed with the knowledge and skills necessary to advance your career to positions such as human resources manager, human resources director, recruiting and staffing, compensation and benefits, and training and learning.
TU Courses – 12 Credit Hours / 16 ECTS
As a graduate of the program, you’ll have access to greater job opportunities. You’ll be armed with the knowledge and skills necessary to advance your career to positions such as human resources manager, human resources director, recruiting and staffing, compensation and benefits, and training and learning.
TU Courses – 12 Credit Hours / 16 ECTS
- HRM 610 Negotiations and Conflict Resolution
- HRM 611 Human Resource Planning & Talent Acquisition
- HRM 612 Talent Development & Performance Management
- HRM 613 Strategic Human Resource Management
International Business
The International Business specialization will equip you with the in-depth knowledge and specialized skills you’ll need to thrive in this increasingly globalized business environment.
A global mindset is essential in business today and will only increase in importance as globalization brings the world closer together. The International Business specialization will equip you with the specialized knowledge needed to function effectively as a manager in today’s competitive global economy. With classes that focus on international trade and investments, financial management, and organizational design and operation, you’ll study how multinational organizations work, and thrive, in a variety of cultural environments.
TU Courses – 12 Credit Hours / 16 ECTS
A global mindset is essential in business today and will only increase in importance as globalization brings the world closer together. The International Business specialization will equip you with the specialized knowledge needed to function effectively as a manager in today’s competitive global economy. With classes that focus on international trade and investments, financial management, and organizational design and operation, you’ll study how multinational organizations work, and thrive, in a variety of cultural environments.
TU Courses – 12 Credit Hours / 16 ECTS
- FIN 617 International Financial Management
- FIN 627 Emerging Markets Finance
- HRM 610 Negotiations and Conflict Resolution
- MKT 627 Global Marketing Management
Leadership & Change
The Leadership & Change specialization provides you with a comprehensive organizational perspective, combined with real-world applications. Exposure to individual and group theories and practice will prepare you to become a well-rounded business professional. Competencies covered include: ethical decision making, interdependence, inclusion, global perspective and technology, along with courses focused on individual leadership, behavior and change dynamics, systems thinking, negotiations and conflict resolution.
Most learning in the program is team-based as well as case-based. By being an online program, this allows you to work across various mediums to gain practice in working virtually in teams, an ability that is in high demand in today’s complex working environment.
TU Courses – 12 Credit Hours / 16 ECTS
Most learning in the program is team-based as well as case-based. By being an online program, this allows you to work across various mediums to gain practice in working virtually in teams, an ability that is in high demand in today’s complex working environment.
TU Courses – 12 Credit Hours / 16 ECTS
- LDR 531 Individual Leadership & Influence
- LDR 610 Leadership Behavior and Change Dynamics
- LDR 611 Systems Thinking & Innovative Teamwork
- HRM 610 Negotiations & Conflict Resolution
Sports Management
The Sports Management specialization is designed to maximize convenience while providing the necessary structure to enhance students’ marketability and to improve their business skills. Faculty are prepared to help students make connections with a growing network of alumni working in sports or with the extensive list of sports industry contacts that have professional relationships with our faculty.
Sports management includes a wide range of business-related activities involved in overseeing sports and recreation, including team finances, logistics, acting as a liaison between all stakeholders, and more. Sports management focuses on the whole sport and team from a business perspective.
TU Courses – 12 Credit Hours / 16 ECTS
Sports management includes a wide range of business-related activities involved in overseeing sports and recreation, including team finances, logistics, acting as a liaison between all stakeholders, and more. Sports management focuses on the whole sport and team from a business perspective.
TU Courses – 12 Credit Hours / 16 ECTS
- SMG 532 Communication and Fund Raising in Sports
- SMG 634 Business Strategies in Sports
- SMG 637 Personnel Management in Sport
- SMG 670 Sport Mentorship
Strategic Brand & Digital Marketing
The Strategic Brand & Digital Marketing specialization enables you to build upon the solid foundation from the core coursework for the MBA degree, while advancing your knowledge in marketing products and services. You’ll explore the practices and techniques commonly used to increase exposure and market positions. You’ll acquire knowledge of marketing areas such as information systems, strategic brand management, global marketing management, and marketing field analysis. You’ll also be exposed to marketing in an international arena.
The MBA with a specialization in Strategic Brand & Digital Marketing will provide you the knowledge and skills needed to succeed and advance in your marketing career. You’ll acquire the marketing competencies you need to make a significant impact in your organization.
TU Courses – 12 Credit Hours / 16 ECTS
The MBA with a specialization in Strategic Brand & Digital Marketing will provide you the knowledge and skills needed to succeed and advance in your marketing career. You’ll acquire the marketing competencies you need to make a significant impact in your organization.
TU Courses – 12 Credit Hours / 16 ECTS
- MKT 526 Digital Information Systems for Marketing
- MKT 623 Strategic Brand Management
- MKT 627 Digital Analytical Global Marketing Management
- MKT 634 Digital Marketing Analytics