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The '''University of Atlanta''' is a [[distance education]] institution based in [[Atlanta, Georgia]], that offers [[university]]-level programs by online instruction.
The '''University of Atlanta''' is a [[distance education]] institution based in [[Atlanta, Georgia]], that offers [[university]]-level programs by online instruction.


The institution was established in [[Mobile, Alabama]] in 1991 <ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20041229110707/www.barrington.edu/index.cfm Barrington University website], archived December 29, 2004</ref>) and was "comprehensively restructured and relaunched" in 2006.<ref name=DETCwelcomes>[http://www.detc.org/downloads/Fall%202008%20News.pdf DETC Welcomes New Institutions], pages 4-7 in ''DETC News'', Fall 2008, [[Distance Education and Training Council]]</ref> It is authorized by the [[Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission]] <ref>[http://www.gnpec.org/DirOfAuthSchl.asp?Display=Degree Directory Of Authorized Schools], Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission website, accessed February 28, 2009</ref> and has been [[Educational accreditation|accredited]] by the [[Distance Education and Training Council]] (DETC) since 2008.<ref name="DETCaccreditation">[http://www.detc.org/school_details.php?id=285 Listing for University of Atlanta], Distance Education and Training Council website, accessed February 28, 2009</ref>. Nick Mithani is the university's president; his brother Alex Mithani is [[CEO]].<ref name=DETCwelcomes/>
The institution was established in [[Mobile, Alabama]] in 1991.<ref name=DETCwelcomes>[http://www.detc.org/downloads/Fall%202008%20News.pdf DETC Welcomes New Institutions], pages 4-7 in ''DETC News'', Fall 2008, [[Distance Education and Training Council]]</ref> It is authorized by the [[Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission]] <ref>[http://www.gnpec.org/DirOfAuthSchl.asp?Display=Degree Directory Of Authorized Schools], Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission website, accessed February 28, 2009</ref> and has been [[Educational accreditation|accredited]] by the [[Distance Education and Training Council]] (DETC).<ref name="DETCaccreditation">[http://www.detc.org/school_details.php?id=285 Listing for University of Atlanta], Distance Education and Training Council website, accessed February 28, 2009</ref>.


The University of Atlanta awards [[Bachelor of Science]] and [[Master of Science]] degrees in the fields of Business, Social Science, [[Computer Science]], and Education and Healthcare Administration. [[Master of Business Administration]] (MBA) and Executive MBA degree programs are offered with concentrations in Administration, Finance, International Business, [[Marketing]], [[Human Resource Management]], Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Educational Leadership and Criminal Justice.<ref name="DETCaccreditation"/>
The University of Atlanta awards [[Bachelor of Science]] and [[Master of Science]] degrees in the fields of Business, Social Science, [[Computer Science]], and Education and Healthcare Administration. [[Master of Business Administration]] (MBA) and Executive MBA degree programs are offered with concentrations in Administration, Finance, International Business, [[Marketing]], [[Human Resource Management]], Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Educational Leadership and Criminal Justice.<ref name="DETCaccreditation"/>

Revision as of 03:10, 9 March 2009

Not to be confused with the historical Atlanta University (see Clark Atlanta University) or with Atlanta University Center.
University of Atlanta
MottoWhere New Intellectual Journeys Begin
TypeDistance education
Established1991
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
,
USA
WebsiteU of A website

The University of Atlanta is a distance education institution based in Atlanta, Georgia, that offers university-level programs by online instruction.

The institution was established in Mobile, Alabama in 1991.[1] It is authorized by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission [2] and has been accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).[3].

The University of Atlanta awards Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in the fields of Business, Social Science, Computer Science, and Education and Healthcare Administration. Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Executive MBA degree programs are offered with concentrations in Administration, Finance, International Business, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Educational Leadership and Criminal Justice.[3]

The University is a member of the European Association for Distance Learning (EADL).[4] Since 2008 it has been affiliated with the United States military's Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES).[5]

References

  1. ^ DETC Welcomes New Institutions, pages 4-7 in DETC News, Fall 2008, Distance Education and Training Council
  2. ^ Directory Of Authorized Schools, Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission website, accessed February 28, 2009
  3. ^ a b Listing for University of Atlanta, Distance Education and Training Council website, accessed February 28, 2009
  4. ^ Member List: United States of America, European Association for Distance Learning website, accessed February 28, 2009
  5. ^ Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support, Information Bulletin No. 384, December, 2008
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