TAKE THE FIRST STEP.
Enrollment Deadline - October 28, 2024
Questions about whether this program is right for you? We’ll help match you with the best program to meet your career goals.
Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration – Schedule
TAKE THE FIRST STEP.
Enrollment Deadline - October 28, 2024
Questions about whether this program is right for you? We’ll help match you with the best program to meet your career goals.
ACADEMIC LEVEL
PROGRAM INTEREST
A Learning Path Designed for Career-Minded Students
Take advantage of the flexibility of participating in immersive live online classes, or watching class recordings on your own time – with small class sizes, industry expert instructors, hands-on training, virtual labs and computer kits, and tutoring sessions to support student success.
Don’t put your career on-hold. Join hundreds of CIAT students thriving in online courses. Take advantage of this unique time to pursue a stable, profitable, and exciting career.
Live classes are scheduled from 6pm to 9:30pm PST
Live Online Classes*
Accelerated 5-week live immersive classes keep you on track towards your goals and focused on learning one topic at a time.
Built-In Flexibility
Live class sessions are recorded so that you can stay on track if you miss the live sessions or re-review concepts where you need extra support.
Small class sizes
At CIAT, you’re more than a number. Class sizes average 15-20 students* to provide personalized support.
Hands-on training through virtual labs
Classes are designed to boost your technical confidence and ensure you graduate career-ready.
Extra tutoring
One-on-one and small group tutoring workshops are available as needed to ensure you are progressing successfully through your course.
Career Services
Career coaching services that focus on your educational, professional and personal development to help prepare you for your career.
*Live class offering is subject to availability. Most classes at CIAT offer live class sessions. When live class sessions are not available, students will be placed in asynchronous class sessions with live tutoring and instructor office hour sessions.
Tips for Success
What does it take to be successful at CIAT? Success doesn’t happen by chance. Making a career change takes hard work, perseverance when times get tough, and consistency in effort.
Plan to spend 20-30 hours per week towards your coursework.
You get out what you put in. Plan ahead to make sure you are making your education a priority in your personal schedule.
Be an active participant in your education.
Ask questions, engage with your classmates, and stay connected to our CIAT Student Services Team.
Attend the live classes.
Whenever possible, build your personal schedule around the schedule of your live classes (or be diligent about watching the live class recordings).
Ask for help.
Speak up when you feel overwhelmed, or have difficulty with a concept.
Embrace failure.
Take advantage of our unique unlimited certification policy. If you're putting in the work, we are here to support you every step of the way. The only way to fail is to give up.
FAQs
Attendance is tracked three times per week through participation in online interactive discussion questions. Discussion posts are due by Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday each week. Discussion posts may be submitted at any time up to 11:59 Pacific Time on the attendance check-in day.
Live class sessions are highly encouraged for your academic success, however the attendance of these sessions are not tied to your attendance tracking.
We support students from coast to coast in our online classes. With our built in flexibility, you will have access to watch the live lectures the following day to keep pace with the class or re-review any concepts that you need to hear again. Some of our East Coast students join live for the first hour and then watch the remainder of the class the following day on their schedule.
Many CIAT students balance part-time or full jobs, family commitments and more. Take advantage of built-in flexibility to watch live class recordings if you are unable to attend the live classes.
If you're looking for a school that will help you achieve a dream job in IT, this is it! Their programs are awesome and the amount of certifications you obtain are unbelievable. Not only has this school help achieve more knowledge in the IT field but has put me in the right path for success in this type of industry. I thank you CIAT
David ZCybersecurity Student Class of 2021
Honestly, CIAT is a really great experience from the time you start all the way to the time you graduate. Great place!!!
Calvin LCybersecurity Student Class of 2021
I am on my way to obtaining my cyber security degree with CIAT. I never thought going to college would be possible for someone my age, especially for an IT degree. CIAT has been an amazing experience that I would recommend to anyone who is looking to be better at what they do in the IT field.
David SCybersecurity Student Class of 2021
I wanted training and certification in the Cybersecurity field. At CIAT, I am receiving that education and so much more. The professors, administration and all staff are extremely dedicated to my education and making sure I am doing my best and succeeding. The classes are intense and fast paced, and very informative. I enjoy immensely each class I take and what I am learning. CIAT is definitely setting me on the right track for a future in Cybersecurity.
Sarah BCybersecurity Student Class of 2021
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If you're looking for a school that will help you achieve a dream job in IT, this is it! Their programs are awesome and the amount of certifications you obtain are unbelievable. Not only has this school help achieve more knowledge in the IT field but has put me in the right path for success in this type of industry. I thank you CIAT
David ZCybersecurity Student Class of 2021
Honestly, CIAT is a really great experience from the time you start all the way to the time you graduate. Great place!!!
Calvin LCybersecurity Student Class of 2021
I am on my way to obtaining my cyber security degree with CIAT. I never thought going to college would be possible for someone my age, especially for an IT degree. CIAT has been an amazing experience that I would recommend to anyone who is looking to be better at what they do in the IT field.
David SCybersecurity Student Class of 2021
I wanted training and certification in the Cybersecurity field. At CIAT, I am receiving that education and so much more. The professors, administration and all staff are extremely dedicated to my education and making sure I am doing my best and succeeding. The classes are intense and fast paced, and very informative. I enjoy immensely each class I take and what I am learning. CIAT is definitely setting me on the right track for a future in Cybersecurity.
Sarah BCybersecurity Student Class of 2021
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2022 BEST CYBERSECURITY PROGRAMS
CIAT has been awarded top ranking status two years running in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”. Evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
EC Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification organization, awarded CIAT the Circle of Excellence Award two years in a row for our Certified Ethical Hacker certification training courses and career-ready curriculum.
MILITARY-FRIENDLY
We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.
FULLY ACCREDITED
We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
2021 BEST CYBERSECURITY PROGRAMS
CIAT has been awarded top ranking status in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”. Evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
EC Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification organization, awarded CIAT the Circle of Excellence Award two years in a row for our Certified Ethical Hacker certification training courses and career-ready curriculum.
MILITARY-FRIENDLY
We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.
FULLY ACCREDITED
We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.