Alliant Undergraduate Education

Mission Statement

The goal of the undergraduate program is to provide bachelor’s degrees that stress understanding and appreciation of societal interdependence as well as the development of multicultural and global perspectives. While emphasizing the interdisciplinary nature of learning, the majors maintain the integrity and quality of the individual disciplines. Alliant’s faculty are committed to facilitating the preparation of their students for enlightened engagement in an increasingly interdependent world.

The undergraduate programs at Alliant International University are offered by the individual schools. Alliant degree completion programs draw upon Alliant’s core academic strengths, which include psychology and social sciences; education; business; international studies; liberal studies; and other closely related fields. Alliant offers an exciting approach to undergraduate study, one that blends classroom education with field-based, “real-world” learning opportunities. At Alliant this approach is known as a professional practice training approach since it draws from the well-proven professional school model of Alliant’s graduate programs. In addition, the undergraduate programs are linked with the graduate schools by offering opportunities for students to advance seamlessly into professional degree programs for which they qualify.

Integral to an Alliant undergraduate education is student-centered learning with core competencies articulated for all graduates. While programs have stated learning outcomes specific to each program, overarching competencies must be developed regardless of major. By the time students graduate from an undergraduate program at Alliant, they will be able to do the following:

Think, write and speak critically and creatively through the effective use of both qualitative and quantitative skills.
Solve problems through the use of both independent and cooperative research strategies.
Utilize technology for extended learning.
Apply both breadth and depth of knowledge and skills in their chosen disciplines.
Demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation for the interdisciplinary nature of knowledge.
Integrate theory and practice in their chosen disciplines.
Function effectively as members of multicultural and global societies.
Move into their chosen professions or continue on to graduate level study.

Bachelors Degree Programs

The University currently offers the following undergraduate degrees and majors. The majors are offered by the schools or department indicated.

Bachelor of Arts Programs

(BA) Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC): ASM
(BA) International Relations: ASM
(BA) Liberal Studies (General) and Liberal Studies (for Education): HSOE

Minors

The following minors are available:

Business Administration
Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)
Finance
Information Systems & Technology Management
International Business Administration
International Relations
Latin American Studies (offered at Alliant Mexico only)
Management
Spanish (offered at Alliant Mexico only)
Sustainable Management
Psychology

Bachelor of Science Programs

(BS) Business Administration: ASM
(BS) International Business Administration: ASM
(BS) Psychology: CSPP, Department of Undergraduate Psychology

Concentrations

Finance
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Information Systems & Technology Management
International Relations
Management
Marketing
Sustainable Management
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Social and Professional Media

Minors

A flexible minor program in either of the two majors offered above may be developed in consultation with an academic advisor. Minors are also available in any undergraduate major offered at Alliant.