Western International University Profile

Founded in 1978, The Western International University (WIU) is a for-profit university in Phoenix, Arizona. It has five campus locations in Arizona, an international campus in China, and a virtual campus called WIU Interactive Online.

The university has been educating working adults for more than 30 years. It offers the following degree programs:

Associate Degree Program:
- Business (AA)

Bachelor Degree Programs:
- Accounting (BS)
- Business Administration (BS)
- Business (BS)
- Informatics IT (BS)
- Management (BS)
- Behavioral Science (BA)
- Criminal Behavior (BA)
- Human Resource Management (BA)
- Legal Studies (BA)
- Professional Communication (BA)

Master Degree Programs:
- Information Systems Engineering (MS)
- Innovative Leadership (MA)
- Human Dynamics (MA)
- Public Administration (MPA)
- Master of Business Administration
- MBA in Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing

Accreditations and Rankings:

- 35th among top online universities and colleges in the OEDb's Online College Rankings 2009.

- The university is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to offer courses leading to certificates, associate degree, bachelor (arts and sciences and professional curricula) degrees, and master (professional curricula) degrees.

- Received BBB Accreditation and the highest A+ rating.

- Designated as a Military Friendly School by GI Jobs magazine.

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