The Doctor of Accounting program objective is to help students develop a conceptual framework and set of skills needed to address issues concerning different accounting alternatives. The program research in accounting considers the creation and use of control, planning, and performance information.
AIU’s Doctorate degree in Accounting goes one step further by allowing students to study and research multiple key areas of computer science to develop a unique foundation of practical knowledge and computer science theory.

The doctoral program in Actuarial Sciences provides students with the research and analysis tools necessary to innovate and generate contributions both in the quantitative area and in the area of business management. Graduates of this program improve their skills in risk management and uncertainty quantification.

The doctoral program in Addiction Counseling offers professionals in the field the opportunity to investigate the biological, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of addiction and recovery. It will also provide the theoretical and practical methodological tools necessary to connect research and contributions in the fields of substance abuse and other addictive behaviors.

The doctoral program in Adult Education provides students with the research tools and technical knowledge necessary to advance in the adult education career field. Also, graduates of this program will gain new tools for adult education coordination, mentoring, faculty development, corporate and professional teacher education, adult education methodologies, and teacher in-service training.

This doctoral program in Advertising is designed to provide students with the methodological tools that will enable them to do research in order to generate contributions to their professional field. It also offers the practical tools necessary to cultivate creativity and improve the processes of conceptualization of ideas.

The doctoral program in Agriculture, Food and Resources is designed to enable the student to lead research aimed at improving the production and preservation of food.
Also, this doctoral program will provide the necessary tools for the research of new products, control systems and quality assurance in the food industry by acquiring chemical, nutritional, toxicological and functional knowledge of raw materials and food.

This doctoral program in agriculture is designed to provide students with the methodological tools that will enable them to do research in order to generate contributions to their professional field. It also offers the practical tools necessary to cultivate creativity and improve the processes of conceptualization of ideas.

The doctoral program in U.S. History has as its primary goal to provide students with a rich and complex understanding of U.S. history, society, and cultures of the past and present.
This doctoral degree approaches research and analysis in literature, the social sciences, and history. The degree prepares students for an academic career in research in a multidisciplinary way, because it ranges from politics and education to journalism and related careers.

The doctoral program in Animal Science provides students with the research and analytical tools necessary to innovate and generate contributions in their field of knowledge.
Graduates of this program will develop their knowledge and skills in a wide range of disciplines: biological sciences and instruction in basic science, research skills and health, welfare, behavior, nutrition, genetics and animal husbandry, including farm animals, pets, performance animals, wildlife and zoo animals.

The doctoral program in Animation is designed for art and design professionals to learn the techniques and tools necessary to create characters and their environments.
Graduates will have the training and skills necessary to be more competitive in the video game and animation industry.

The doctoral program in Anthropology is designed to provide you with analytical and research tools that will enable you to generate contributions to your professional field. In addition, you will develop communication, analytical and problem-solving skills that are essential for working in the teaching of Anthropology.

The doctoral program in Counterterrorism Security provides the research tools necessary to help ensure the safety and resilience of local, state, and federal communities.
Students will learn the management principles used in formulating emergency plans for many government agencies.

The doctoral program in Archaeology offers the theoretical and methodological tools, in its different levels of analysis, necessary for the study of archaeology and the conservation of archaeological heritage.
The graduate of this doctoral program will be able to lead interdisciplinary teams for the dissemination and teaching of topics or theories applied to archaeology and archaeological heritage.

The Doctor of Architecture (PhD) is a research degree suitable for students seeking profession in teaching and scholarship in architecture and related areas, positions in government, or as a consultant requiring specialization and experience in research.
The program of Architecture (PhD) is designed to advance the professional development of experienced architects in their arena, by extending their architectural knowledge and equipping them with broad research and process architectural skills, enabling them to make a key leadership contribution to their chosen fields.

This doctoral program in Art History is designed to provide research tools to analyze the economic, social and political contexts necessary for artistic movements to be generated.
Students will be able to study media and entertainment theory, literature, history, science and anthropology. Through art, students acquire a broader understanding of the world, learn to research and improve their critical thinking abilities.

The doctoral program in Artificial Intelligence aims to offer research tools applied to the different fields of AI, mainly machine learning, computational optimization and fuzzy reasoning.
This program has been designed for you to become a professional with a profile highly demanded by companies and scientific organizations, and prepared to compete in the changing technological field.

The doctoral program in Autonomous Vehicle Technology provides students with the research and analytical tools necessary to understand and improve the engineering, operation, manufacturing and forecasting of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

The doctoral program in Banking and Finance provides students with the research tools necessary for them to find new ways to improve the industry. Students learn to communicate effectively at all levels and acquire leadership skills that drive evolution in this professional field by taking complex and difficult decisions using modern finance, marketing and management analysis methods.

The doctoral program in Behavior Analysis in Special Education aims to provide the necessary research tools so that Special Education trainers can make new contributions to their professional field. Graduates of this program will develop critical capacity from a pedagogical-didactic perspective, to understand the problem of disability from the paradigm of inclusion.

The doctoral program in Bibliotechnology aims to contribute in the context of globalization towards a true information society, in which new knowledge is generated, becoming co-responsible for the construction of the knowledge society.
Graduates will be able to process data into information and this into knowledge, in addition to generating and managing key inputs for development within organizations that, when combined with other tangible resources, will allow them to stand out above their competitors.

The doctoral program in Bioethics provides students with tools for interdisciplinary analysis and research. Graduates of this program will be able to recognize and promote that bioethical decision making should reflect the widest range of perspectives, from medical and legal to philosophical and religious.

The doctoral program in Biohacking and Nutrigenomics provides students with the research and analytical tools necessary to deepen their understanding of Biohacking, the field in which humans can alter their biology in order to feel better.

This doctorate is designed to advance the professional development of experienced biology graduates and professionals in the biology area, by extending their knowledge and equipping them with broad research and process biology skills, enabling them to make a key leadership contribution to their chosen fields.
This program provides both a broad background knowledge base and an in-depth study of a specialized areas of biology like cellular and molecular biology, marine biotechnology, neurobiology, and microbiology. Your AIU Distance Learning Doctorate program in Biology will be a custom-made program, designed just for you by you and your advisor.

The objective of the Doctoral Program in Biosystems Engineering is to promote research in the search for solutions to existing problems related to food production, using new technologies within a framework of sustainable development.
Our program does not require all students to study the same subjects and use the same books and other learning materials as other students.

The Blockchain Technology and Digital Currency program prepares students to understand cryptocurrencies as well as the benefits of blockchain technology. Students are introduced to blockchain technology and how to apply this concept to other fields like healthcare, contracts, supply chains, voting, telecoms, pharmaceuticals, energy and of course banking and finance. Other concepts related to digital currencies also includes the future of digital currencies as a decentralized currency, international and financial currency markets.

The Doctor of Business Administration degree is geared for those who seek to contribute to the improvement of an organization’s overall performance in today’s highly competitive business world. This program is designed to advance the professional development of experienced managers and professionals in the business field, and provides both a broad background knowledge base and an in-depth study of operations managment, economics and business strategy, organizational behavior, research techniques and methos, public policy, corporate strategy and more.

The doctoral program in Business Communication aims to provide students with the research and analysis tools necessary to improve the internal and external communication processes of companies. Additionally, this program places special emphasis on the promotion of business values aligned with environmental preservation and intercultural understanding.

This Doctorate program is designed to help students pursue higher education faculty positions, business leadership, or consulting positions in a broad range of business, nonprofit, military, and government jobs. The Business Management program allows students to do research in such areas as information, technology management, finance, marketing, human resource management, operations, and leadership. Your AIU distance learning Doctorate Program in Business Management will be a custom-made program, designed by you and your advisor. This flexibility to meet your needs is seldom found in other distance learning programs.

The Doctor of Chemical Engineering (D.Sc) helps students become independent researchers with the ability to apply chemical engineering principles as well as advanced analytical and experimental techniques to conduct original research. Chemical engineering principles include transport phenomena, chemical reaction engineering, thermodynamics, and applied mathematics, and transport phenomena. The Chemical Engineering program is designed to advance the professional development of experienced chemical engineering graduates and professionals in the chemical engineering arena by extending their knowledge and equipping them with broad research and process chemical engineering skills, enabling them to make a key leadership contribution to their chosen fields

The doctoral program in Chemistry aims to provide the necessary research and analytical tools to offer students the knowledge and skills needed to innovate and generate new contributions to their professional field. Graduates will have the knowledge to generate research in fields such as: organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, geochemistry, among others.

The Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (D.Sc) helps students tailor a highly individualized program of study aimed at the completion of a dissertation that is expected to make a major contribution to their professional area. Civil Engineering is a broad-based discipline that includes a variety of specialties in the areas of mechanical, structural engineering, construction materials, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, geotechnical and environmental engineering, and transportation engineering. Every AIU distance learning doctoral program will be designed according to students needs in consultation with his AIU academic advisor.

The doctoral program in Cloud Computing provides the analytical and research tools needed to innovate and be part of a market that has surpassed $330 billion by 2020 and continues growing.
This program helps students understand and prepare to manage, design, monitor, control, secure and maintain cloud computing systems on data storage, servers, databases, networks and software.

The Communication (D.Sc) program is a research degree designed to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for the graduate to make significant contributions to the understanding of mass communication. The program's research represents theories and research methods used by a variety of academic disciplines such as political science, law, communication arts and sciences, history, psychology, education, anthropology, health and human development, and sociology. The doctoral program in Communication is designed to help communication graduates broaden their knowledge and provide them with extensive research and process communication skills, enabling them to make key contributions to their professional field.

The doctoral program in Computer Engineering primary goal is to graduate research engineers with the ability to generate new engineering knowledge. The program of Computer Engineering is designed to advance the professional development of experienced computer engineers and professionals in the computer arena by extending their computer knowledge and equipping them with broad research and process computer skills, enabling them to make a key leadership contribution to their chosen fields.

AIU's PhD in Computer Science goes a step further by allowing students to study and research multiple key areas of computer science to develop a unique foundation of practical knowledge and theory of computer science. Graduates can enhance their research skills in areas such as: data mining techniques and their application, algorithm design, advanced computer architecture, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related topics. Every AIU distance learning doctoral program will be designed according to students needs in consultation with his AIU academic advisor.

The doctoral program in Criminal Justice has the objective to help students already working in the field as managers and administrators to develop their critical thinking skills and provide them with an interdisciplinary perspective on crime and the criminal justice system by focusing on law enforcement, the judiciary, correctional systems, juvenile justice, and the formulation of laws and codes.

The doctoral program in Culinary Arts provides students with the research and analytical tools necessary to expand their culinary knowledge. This program analyzes a wide range of topics relevant to advanced positions in the industry, such as facilities and event management, financial management and cost control, marketing, research and writing, small business development, and organizational psychology.

The doctoral program in Cultural Theological Communication provides students with the tools necessary for research and analysis of evangelistic processes and world missions. Students will gain a methodological framework for the practice of ministry in an urban or missionary context.

The doctoral program in Cybersecurity and Hacking provides the necessary tools to investigate and analyze the best practices in cybersecurity. Auditors and technical staff of organizations will be able to ensure the security of their data in the mechanisms used to identify security incidents in ICT systems, as well as provide measures to mitigate or reduce the risk of hacking.

The doctoral program in Data Communication and Networking provides students with the tools necessary to understand and develop mobile technologies. Students will have the knowledge necessary to conduct research that will empower them to innovate and contribute to the development of their field.

The doctoral program in Early Childhood Education offers the necessary research tools to improve educational methodologies focused on early childhood. The graduate of this program will be able to pursue and promote the full realization of the child in early childhood through the development of intelligence, creativity, scientific and technological interest, physical-emotional development and the practice of productive work in the classroom.

The Doctor of Economics degree unites economic analysis with the practical aspects of business. The program is intended to prepare students for careers in research and teaching in business administration and similar fields of economics. The program research represent theories and research methods used by a variety of academic disciplines such as technology and operations management, corporate governance and control, labor, relations, capital markets and financial institutions, corporate finance, organizations and markets, international business, business strategy and industrial organization marketing.

The Ecotechnology doctoral program offers the necessary research tools to analyze the ecological interactions that generate and maintain the fragile equilibrium that allows the sustainability of the different systems, including the human one, and from which it is expected to reach a full understanding of the same, allowing to reach the mechanisms that lead to sustainable development.

The doctoral program in Ecotourism offers students the necessary research tools to propose sustainable development practices in their community, country or anywhere in the world. The graduate will be able to improve tourism practices and planning, with special emphasis on the preservation of the environment and the culture of each region.

The Doctor of education degree unites economic analysis with the practical aspects of business. The program is intended to prepare students for careers in research and teaching in business administration and similar fields of education. The program research represent theories and research methods used by a variety of academic disciplines such as technology and operations management, corporate governance and control, labor, relations, capital markets and financial institutions, corporate finance, organizations and markets, international business, business strategy and industrial organization marketing.

The students will be specialize in the areas of administration and policy analysis in higher education, student development and student affairs, international and comparative higher education, historical and philosophical foundations of higher education, finance and economics of higher education, and organizational culture and change. AIU’s Doctorate degree in Educational Administration provides educational administration skills, enabling them to make a key leadership contribution to their professional field.
Every AIU distance learning doctoral program will be designed according to students needs in consultation with his AIU academic advisor.

The doctoral program in Educational Technology offers the necessary research tools to analyze the theoretical, methodological and practical conceptual aspects for the creation, elaboration, transmission and use of educational content related to technology.

The primary goal of the Doctor of Electrical Engineering is to grow research engineers with the ability to generate new engineering knowledge. The program of Electrical Engineering is designed to advance the professional development of experienced electrical engineers and it provides them necesary skills to make a contribution in their research field. Your AIU distance learning doctorate program in Electrical Engineering will be a custom-made program, designed just for you by you and your advisor.

This doctoral program prepares students to research and develop the creation of these vehicles. Concentrating on hybrid, battery and fuel electric vehicles, students will be prepared to actively participate in and enhance the pursuit of the future of electric vehicles. Some of the topics covered include combustion engines, electric machines, batteries, and how electric vehicle design and performance influences.

The doctoral program in Electrochemical Engineering has as its main objective to provide students with the research and analytical tools to be able to innovate in the design of electrochemical solutions. The research program is designed to advance the professional development of experienced electrical engineers and professionals in this industry by broadening their research and equipping them with extensive research and process skills that will enable them to make a key leadership contribution to their chosen fields.

The doctoral program in Electronic Engineering has as its main objective to enable students to be able to research and innovate in the design of linear and nonlinear, digital or analog systems and all types of electronic solutions. The research program is designed to advance the professional development of experienced electronic engineers and professionals in this field by broadening their electronic research and equipping them with extensive research and process skills that will enable them to make a key leadership contribution to their chosen fields.

The doctoral program in Energy Storage and Battery Technology studies how to improve energy systems using batteries for storage. The program focuses on the challenges we face today in improving batteries for storage and finding alternative forms of energy such as solar and wind, in order to power cities, homes, cars and portable devices such as cell phones, laptops, tablets, cameras and any lithium-ion device. By analyzing batteries, their types, their history, their future, the student will understand how they work, how they have transformed our lives, how they fail and how to improve them.

The English Literature doctoral program aims to provide students with the research and analytical tools necessary to master the English language and its varieties, as well as its history, literature, film, culture and linguistic theories; didactic methods of teaching and learning English and translation of literary and professional writing.

The Doctorate of Environmental Science (BS) program helps students develop practical skills and knowledge required to critically evaluate environmental problems and issues, and provide applied solutions. The major is decidedly interdisciplinary in nature, focusing on the underlying natural processes relating to the environment and understanding and employing the scientific method. Our distance learning doctorate does not require all students to take the same subjects/courses, use the same books, or learning materials. Instead, the online Doctorate of Environmental Science (BS) curriculum is designed individually by the student and academic advisor.

The doctoral program in eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) Engineering is a program in which students will be able to understand the different types of transportation that are possible with eVTOL Engineering. The eVTOL innovations are electric aircraft that take off, glide and land vertically, which have large omnidirectional fans to help pilot the aircraft and move in any direction it needs to go.

The doctoral program in Fashion Design helps students develop technical and theoretical knowledge about fashion and other design industries.
Students gain experience through the development of skills in research, concept development, fashion illustration, materials knowledge, pattern making and garment construction in order to deliver innovative design solutions that have a positive impact on the broader national and international fashion design communities.

The Doctor of Finance (Ph.D.) objective is to produce high-quality scholars by preparing them for successful academic professions and to help them develop an understanding of the methods used in theoretical modeling and empirical testing. The Finance program core finance areas of study include asset pricing, investments, corporate finance, and financial intermediation. Every AIU distance learning doctoral program will be designed according to students needs in consultation with his AIU academic advisor.

The doctoral program in Fine Arts provides students with the tools necessary to develop and hone their skills in craftsmanship through aesthetic expression to expose their talents to a broader scope, to inspire them to a greater height of expression, artistic excellence and exemplary skills, and to work towards national and international recognition in the promotion and development of Fine Arts.

The doctoral program in Foreign Trade offers students the research and analysis tools necessary for professionals in this field to contribute to the design and operation of trade policies that strengthen foreign trade by facilitating the traffic of goods and services within and outside the national territory.

The doctoral program in Genetic Engineering is designed for professionals who are interested in areas of modern genetics. Students will get an innovative look into molecular evolution, gene therapy, computational and experimental approaches to genome biology, statistical genetics, identification and analysis of human disease genes, and more. This program includes interactive coursework, laboratory rotations, and dissertation research. Genetic engineering is becoming more and more crucial to the advancement of clinical practices, and at our university, we prepare our students to be able to contribute to this growth.

The doctoral program in Geophysical Sciences offers professionals in this area the research and analysis tools necessary to deepen their knowledge of the fundamental aspects not only of the physics of the solid earth, but also of the atmosphere and the ocean, thus being able to achieve a more complete vision of the Earth as a system. This training includes research and service in geophysics with emphasis on the problems of the region.

The doctoral program in Graphic Design provides students with the theoretical and practical tools to innovate in the visual arts and their disciplinary fields.
Students will be able to analyze aesthetic categories applied to visual arts and plastic experimentation, studies, interpretation and analysis of the image. As well as the museographic discourse and its application (theory and practice), the elaboration and development of personal and third party theoretical creative discourse.

The Doctorate in Health Care Administration (PhD) objective is to help students improve their knowledge and practical skills to advance career in the fast-growing field of health care administration. The Health Care Administration program areas of study include: Health Care Executive, Health Care Consultant, Researcher, and Educator. The Health Care Administration program is designed to advance the professional development of experienced health care administration graduates and professionals in the health care administration arena by extending their knowledge and equipping them with broad research and process health care administration skills, enabling them to make a key leadership contribution to their chosen fields.

This doctorate is designed to provides our students necesary kowledge in some related research areas like health care services, international health, mental health, and public health, decision sciences, economics, ethics, evaluative science and statistics, management, medical sociology, and political analysis.Our program does not require every student to learn the same subjects and use the same books and other learning materials as every other student. Instead our online Doctoral programs are designed just for you.

This doctorate in Human Resources explores the interpersonal relationships at the workplace. The students are imparted with the knowledge of policies and processes followed in an organization, to ensure maximum productivity from the employees.The program trains candidates with the skills related to hiring, staffing, understanding the needs of the employees and training of staff.
AIU’s Doctorate degree in Management of humans as resources is considered to be one of the most complex fields of study. Through this program, students gain the perspective of dwelling into the maze and imbibing the nuances needed to become proficient human resource managers and recruiters in the future.

The Doctor of Human Resource Management (PhD) objective is to help students lead, consult, or teach in the field of human resources within a complex and global business environment. The Human Resource Management program prepares graduate to pursue careers in colleges and universities, research institutes, and public agencies or industrial and business organizations. Your AIU Distance Learning Doctorate program in Human Resource Management will be a custom-made program, designed just for you by you and your advisor. This flexibility to meet your needs is seldom found in other distance learning programs.

The doctoral program in Humanities provides students with the analytical tools necessary to apply the theory, knowledge, and intellectual research techniques developed in the program to seek informed, well-reasoned, and responsible solutions to important human problems and contemporary historical issues.

The doctoral program in Hydrology provides students with the research and analytical tools needed to manage water resources worldwide. Students gain an increased awareness of climate change, land degradation, and population growth, which create stress on our limited water resources.
Our program does not require every student to study the same subjects and use the same books and other learning materials as every other student. If you are a purpose-driven individual who wants to elevate their life and make a solid contribution to the world, then this doctoral program is for you.

The Doctorate in Industrial Engineering (D.Sc) helps the student to develop research skills such as the rigor of the scientific method, critical capacity and interpretation of results, capacity for analysis and synthesis, etc.
If you are a purpose-driven individual who wants to elevate their life and make a solid contribution to the world, then this doctoral program is for you.

The Doctor of Information Systems (D.Sc) objective is to prepare students for research or teaching positions in the academic community so that they can conduct or contribute to research in their chosen areas of study. The Information Systems program is designed to advance the professional development of experienced information systems graduates and professionals in the information systems arena by extending their knowledge and equipping them with broad research and process information systems skills, enabling them to make 
a key leadership contribution to their chosen fields.

The Doctor of Information Technology (D.Sc) goal is to help students acquire the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to work as an expert in their field. The program will prepare Information Technology graduates to pursue academia, counseling, or leadership positions in their chosen areas of study. The Information Technology doctorate is designed to advance the professional development of experienced information technology graduates and professionals in the information technology arena by extending their knowledge and equipping them with broad research and process information technology skills, enabling them to make a contribution to their fields.

The doctoral program in Integrated Water Management aims to have an interdisciplinary and integrative approach to the variables involved in the environmental phenomenon. This perspective will allow graduates to intervene in the regulation of the different aspects of the evaluation and exploitation of resources, industrial production, competitiveness and positioning of industries in the market, development of new products, energy companies and analysis of investment projects.

The doctoral program in Interior Design goal is to help students apply artistic techniques and principles to the professional designing, equipping, planning, and furnishing of residential and commercial spaces. This program prepares graduates for leadership positions in design; government and education consultation practices; and academic and administrative positions in higher education and research.

The Doctorate in International Business (D.Sc) prepares students to pursue careers as intelligence specialist, diplomats, foreign service officer, foreign affairs analyst, foreign affairs specialist, foreign service officer, immigration specialist, market research analyst or an archivist demographer, among others. Our goal is to provide students with a strong foundation in theory and practice of international business necessary to conduct ground breaking research.

This doctoral program provides the research and analytical tools necessary for students to contribute to the development of their professional field. The graduate will be able to make comprehensive assessments of the global outlook, focusing on the main emerging economies and the evolution of international financial markets.
If you are a purpose-driven individual who wants to elevate their life and make a solid contribution to the world, then this doctoral program is for you.

The doctoral program in International Marketing aims to provide future professionals with specialized training in the area of Marketing (oriented to international marketing) with modern theoretical and methodological foundations, which respond to the current needs of business units.

The Doctor of International Relations (D.Sc) goal is to provide students with a strong foundation in theory and practice of international relations necessary to conduct ground breaking research. The program prepares students to pursue careers as intelligence specialist, diplomats, foreign service officer, foreign affairs analyst, foreign affairs specialist, foreign service officer, immigration specialist, market research analyst or an archivist demographer, among others.
Your AIU Distance Learning Doctorate program in International Relations will be a custom-made program, designed just for you by you and your advisor.

The doctoral program in Islamic Studies provides students with the research and analytical tools necessary to make a contribution in one of three lines of study: Qur'anic studies, studies on sexuality, gender and feminism in Islam, and environmental studies in Islam.

The doctoral program in Journalism aims to train professionals in methodological and theoretical aspects for the preparation of research in the field of journalism and communication sciences.
Graduates will be professionals in high-level research through the application of methodological and theoretical aspects of the field of communication sciences and journalism.

The doctoral program in Kinesiology and Physiotherapy offers the research and analysis tools necessary for physical health professionals to make a contribution to the development of their field.
Considering the constant evolution and scientific development of the different areas of knowledge that address and contribute their results to the problem of Sport, it is necessary today to abandon practices and interventions that privilege individual modalities, and encourage the formation of work teams that promote multidisciplinary production spaces to develop strategies that favor the insertion of individuals who develop different physical activities.

The Doctor of Legal Studies (PhD) goal is to help students understand existing legal rules and doctrines, with their underlying policy arguments, so that they can think about these arguments, prepare to present an argument and let their own voices be heard. The program helps students initiate, contribute to, and pursue a program of research in their chosen areas of inquiry. Our doctoral program does not require every student to study the same subjects or use the same books and other learning materials as every other student. Instead are designed just for your time requierments, in order to fullfil your needs and help you to reach your professional and personal goals.

Ph.D. in Linguistics course has been designed to specialize the students in the field of gathering in-depth knowledge of theoretical issues in the field of Applied Linguistics. It is an interdisciplinary field combining computing and rule-based modeling of natural language, computational linguistics and translation for industry jargons. This Doctorate provides the students the hability of differentiate speech sounds, learn how we code ideas into a language (semantics), how language works socially (pragmatics), how we can simulate language on a computer (Natural Language Processing), big data analysis of speech and language (computational linguistics), etc.

The doctoral program in Logistics helps students understand the principles, management, economics, finance and other issues related to the world's global air, maritime and logistics transportation systems, providing them with the tools necessary to understand the cutting-edge processes, businesses and regulations related to transportation and logistics management.

The Doctor of Management (D.Sc) goal is to prepare students to develop a leadership role within their field by solving real-world problems through the use of theory and practice. The program focuses on organizational change, leadership, and other strategic areas of management.
Your AIU Distance Learning Doctorate program in Management will be a custom-made program, designed just for you by you and your advisor. This flexibility to meet your needs is seldom found in other distance learning programs. Our program does not require every student to study the same subjects and use the same books and other learning materials as every other student. Instead our online Doctoral programs are designed just for you.

The Doctorate of Marketing objective is to help students prepare for a career in marketing by providing the right tools and knowledge in areas like: sales management, web expertise, brand equity, customer equity, retail site selection, consumer relationship management, building virtual communities, services guarantees and more. Also by having a PhD the students can choose to do academic research or teach in their chosen field.
Your AIU Distance Learning Doctorate program in Management will be a custom-made program, designed just for you by you and your advisor. This flexibility to meet your needs is seldom found in other distance learning programs.

The doctoral program in Mass Media and Communication provides students with the research and analytical tools necessary to generate contributions to the field of human communication, preparing the student for a career in politics, law, management, business, industrial communication, or education.

The Doctorate of Mathematics program helps students to understand and use mathematics in other fields of knowledge with basic mathematical skills for everyday living, and to be employed and to act in a consulting capacity on matters concerning mathematics. Career opportunities in mathematics include actuarial services, education, and in industries such as telecommunications, aerospace, and computer. After evaluating both academic record and life experience, AIU advisors will assist students in setting up a custom-made program, designed on an individual basis.

The Doctor of Mechanical Engineering program objective is to help students develop a broad foundation in fundamental engineering principles and liberal arts together with the depth of disciplinary knowledge needed to succeed in a career in mechanical engineering or related field including a wide variety of advanced technological and management careers. Our online doctoral programs are individually designed to meet your needs and help you achieve your professional and personal goals while keeping the right life balance.

The doctoral program in Metallurgy aims to develop skills so that engineers can innovate and contribute to their field of knowledge. Graduates will have the organizational, strategic thinking, and teamwork skills that will contribute to the development of the industry and enable the student to assume positions of high responsibility.

The doctoral program in Micro and Multimode Grid Design is designed to provide students with the tools necessary to effectively design and understand complex energy storage systems.
Renewable energy resources are in high demand, and the market for these multi-mode energy storage systems is experiencing an increase. During our master's program you will learn the configurations of multimode systems, the design and uses of large-scale multimode systems, how to analyze equipment specifications, and much more.

The doctoral program in Mining Engineering helps students become a professional capable of designing and managing a modern coal or mineral mining operation, or continuing in research, banking, law or consulting.
Mining engineers plan mining operations and design subway and surface mines. They also learn to design mining equipment and develop the tools necessary to supervise the technicians and workers who use them. Graduates of this bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering will be able to work in the coal and metal industries.

The doctoral program in Modern Power and Energy Systems provides students with the tools necessary to adapt to the rapidly changing and transforming energy sector to make it more sustainable by transforming natural resources into energy and power systems.
At Atlantic International University, you will become the expert in utilizing renewable energy sources and integrating them into working and sustainable power grid systems.

The doctoral program in Multimedia Design and Digital Art seeks to train researchers whose object of study is the development of activities related to audiovisual and interactive design based on the theory of digital design from an interdisciplinary approach between art, history, science and technology, and between theoretical research and practical experimentation.
The research will be mainly based on the creative project itself, but also on original research on visual, audiovisual or media arts and intermedia, as well as research on design.

The Doctor of Music program offers students the tools necessary to develop research that contributes to their field of knowledge, while boosting their skills as a professional musician by providing a solid foundation in the fundamentals of music, including harmony, sight-reading and repertoire.
Our program does not require each student to study the same subjects and use the same books and other learning materials as other students. If you are a purpose-driven individual who wants to elevate your life and make a solid contribution to the world, then this program is for you.

The doctoral program in Nutrition Science helps students to develop the skill set necessary to fill positions in food production schemes and work in quality assurance, product development, microbiology and chemical analysis, as well as in roles within consulting laboratories, government organizations and regulatory agencies. Each AIU distance learning program is designed according to the professional and personal needs of the student, with the guidance of a university tutor.

This doctoral Program in Oil, Gas and Energy Engineering seeks to train professionals capable of undertaking activities in public or private companies that carry out research, drilling, extraction, reserve identification, storage and transportation of both oil and natural gas; also, in design projects, construction supervision, assembly, start-up and operation of refineries, facilities related to the industrialization of oil and natural gas, as well as in companies that develop and execute projects for the generation and efficient use of other alternative energy sources.

The doctoral program in Optoelectronic Systems taught at our school allows students to complete research in the area and, at the same time, assist in the development of technology-based industries. The PhD program covers optics, photonics and lasers, preparing students with the necessary skills required in the relevant scientific areas.

The main objective of the Doctoral Program in Organizational Development is to enable students to develop research in the field of behavioral sciences. Graduates of this doctoral program will be able to innovate in the development of structures and processes that allow them to achieve the strategic goals of an organization by enhancing the skills of its members.

The main objective of the Doctoral Program in Organizational Development is to enable students to develop research in the field of behavioral sciences. Graduates of this doctoral program will be able to innovate in the development of structures and processes that allow them to achieve the strategic goals of an organization by enhancing the skills of its members.

The doctoral program in Pedagogical Training is designed to train education professionals, considering and valuing their specific disciplinary knowledge, that are committed to improve the quality of education, possessing the necessary competencies for teaching, acquiring tools to create innovative designs in the classroom and promoting the valuation of excellence and academic rigor both in their studies and in their projection as teachers.

The doctoral program in Philosophy helps students develop critical thinking skills, linguistic ability, and the ability to defend a reasoned point of view. In addition, students learn to critique worldviews and arrive at their own ideas about what is true and how to live.
The Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Philosophy is intended for people who wish to acquire a good philosophical culture and understand concepts and structures of thought that will help them in their career, whatever their field of specialization.

The doctoral program in Physical Anthropology provides students with the necessary research tools to study human diversity taking as a main component the analysis of the corporeality of the human being, that is, the link between the human body as a biological entity and the social and cultural spheres.
Physical Anthropology studies emphasize the interaction between biological and social processes that shape the human being. If you are a purpose-driven individual who wants to elevate their life and make a solid contribution to the world, then this doctoral program is for you.

The doctoral program in Physical Culture and Sports objective is to prepare PhDs in the area of physical culture and sports with a broad knowledge of the epistemological, axiological, conceptual and methodological principles oriented to the search of solutions to theoretical and practical problems, using correctly the scientific techniques and methods of the different lines related to physical activity and sports, in the conditions of the global society of knowledge from a sustained vision of lifelong learning.

The Doctoral Program in Physical Education is offered online via distance learning. After evaluating both academic record and life experience, AIU staff working in conjunction with Faculty and Academic Advisors will assist students in setting up a custom-made program, designed on an individual basis.

The Doctorate of Political Science program provides students with valuable, comprehensive knowledge of government and global politics, preparing them to analyze complex political problems and recognize potential solutions in both the public and private sectors. Our online doctoral programs are individually designed to meet your needs and help you achieve your professional and personal goals while keeping the right life balance.

The objective of the Doctorate in Project Management (Ph.D.) is to provide students with the knowledge necessary to assume strategic leadership roles in project management, graduates will develop skills in strategic areas such as: knowledge management, leadership in process execution and ethical procurement. The Project Management program is designed to equip students with broad research and process project management skills, enabling them to make a key leadership contribution in their professional area. Our online doctoral programs are individually designed to meet your needs and help you achieve your professional and personal goals while keeping the right life balance

The Doctor of Psychology (Ph.D., DPsy) goal is to prepare students for the general practice of professional clinical psychology including education and training regarding the broader social and systemic factors that contribute to human dysfunction such as poverty, oppression, and marginalization. The program will help students develop evaluation techniques and assessment, psychological foundations, remediation and intervention procedures, and program evaluation and research. Every AIU distance learning doctoral program will be designed according to students needs in consultation with his AIU academic advisor.

The Doctorate of Public Administration (MA) program prepares students to work in city management, policy analysis, program direction, direction of development, budget consulting and analysis, human resource management, occupational safety coordination, lobbying, information specialization, and granting writing. The Doctorate of Public Administration (MA) program is offered online via distance learning. After evaluating both academic record and life experience, AIU staff working in conjunction with Faculty and Academic Advisors will assist students in setting up a custom-made program, designed on an individual basis.

The primary goal of the Doctor of Public Health (PhD, DSc) is to grow research engineers with the ability to generate new engineering knowledge. Within the program some of the key focus areas are environmental health, health care services, international health, mental health, and public health, decision sciences, economics, ethics, evaluative science and statistics, management, medical sociology, and political analysis. The Public Health program is designed to advance the professional development of experienced professionals in the Health arena by extending their knowledge base and equipping them with broad research and analytical skills, enabling them to make a key leadership contribution to their fields.

The doctoral program in Quantum Computing provides students with the research skills they need to become professional leaders in this fast-growing industry.
During our PhD program, students will conduct in-depth research on the applications of Quantum Computing, which addresses the laws of quantum mechanics to process a large number of computations simultaneously.

The doctoral program in Radio and Television Production aims to provide the necessary tools for the creation, production and realization of projects.
The constant practice of television genres, teamwork and the constant incorporation of new media to the daily work, will turn the student into a highly qualified professional for the requirements demanded by the work in the television or film media. The emphasis in Radio and Television Production integrates theoretical and practical knowledge for the Production and Direction of Radio and Television formats.

The Doctor of Renewable Energy program helps students develop practical skills and knowledge required to critically evaluate alternative energy sources, and provide applied solutions to the energy demand. The major is decidedly interdisciplinary in nature, focusing on the underlying natural processes relating to renewable energy and employing the scientific method. Our online doctoral programs are individually designed to meet your needs and help you achieve your professional and personal goals while keeping the right life balance.

The doctoral program in Scenography seeks to train students capable of identifying, researching, interpreting and creatively solving the demands of clients, optimizing the solution according to aesthetic, functional, technological, economic, ergonomic, psychosocial and cultural needs.
Our program does not require each student to study the same subjects and use the same books and other learning materials as everyone else. If you are a purpose-driven individual who wants to elevate your life and make a solid contribution to the world, then this program is for you.

The objective of the doctoral program in Social Marketing and Social Networks is to create a body of marketing researchers that, after reading their doctoral thesis, will join the labor market, providing the economic fabric with added value based on knowledge that will allow them to advance towards better marketing practices that will translate into greater efficiency for companies.

The doctoral program in Social Sciences offers students the necessary research tools to objectively analyze and interpret the cultural, social, economic and political reality, in order to generate contributions to their field of knowledge.
The graduate in Social Sciences will be able to apply the methodology to study and analyze with objective rigor the main problems of human society in historical and current situations, in a diachronic and synchronic sense, allowing them to make comparisons at a national and international level.

The objective of the doctoral program in Sociocultural Anthropology is to provide students with the necessary research tools to create a theoretical framework for Social Anthropology, and to understand its epistemological status within the social sciences and its possibilities of operationalization in local, regional, national, and international contexts.

The Doctor of Sociology (Ph.D., D.Sc) focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. The program will help students develop core strategic areas of required expertise such as social stratification and hierarchies, family structures, social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, dynamics of social change, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems. Our online doctoral programs are individually designed to meet your needs and help you achieve your professional and personal goals while keeping the right life balance.

The Doctoral Program in Software Engineering provides students with the methodological tools necessary for research and analysis of key components in common technologies and skills used in software engineering.
Graduates will be able to generate contributions in fields such as software development, software programming, application development, software engineering, and other highly demanded professional areas.

The Doctorate of Sport Science (DS) program provides students with the knowledge necessary to apply the management principles, concepts, and practices associated with the operations and maintenance of sports and recreation facilities. Students learn to interpret the legal and regulatory issues associated with recreational, officially sanctioned, and professional sports. Our online program does not require all students to take the same subjects/courses, use the same books, or learning materials. Instead, the online Doctorate of Sport Science (DS) curriculum is designed individually by the student and academic advisor.

The Doctorate of Sport Management program provides students with the knowledge necessary to apply the management principles, concepts, and practices associated with the operations and maintenance of sports and recreation facilities. Students learn to interpret the legal and regulatory issues associated with recreational, officially sanctioned, and professional sports.

The doctoral program in Sports Marketing aims to prepare the researcher to be up to date in increasingly competitive markets. Sports marketing has become an area of high impact for business success and, consequently, the training of professionals in the sector is increasingly demanded by companies, foundations, associations, federations and sports organizations.

The objective of the Doctoral Program in Sport Psychology is organized in two fields of application and research, that have in common the professors of the program and the approach in the lines of research: health psychology, and psychology of physical activity and sport.

The Doctoral Program in Statistics provides students with the research and analytical tools necessary for a fundamental understanding of probability and mathematical statistics, a complementary knowledge of basic methods for data collection and inference, and practical computer skills to conduct statistical analyses of problems in many different areas of application.

The Doctorate of Strategic Management (BA) program prepares students for careers in managing organizational resources in government, profit and non-profit organizations and graduate study. The Doctorate of Strategic Management (BA) program prepares students for careers in managing organizational resources in government, profit and non-profit organizations and graduate study. This doctorate allows you to learn how to coordinate the activities of people and resources to accomplish company’s objectives.
Your AIU Distance Learning Doctorate program in Management will be a custom-made program, designed by you and your advisor. This flexibility to meet your needs is seldom found in other distance learning programs.

The doctoral program in Sustainable Design and Construction provides scientific knowledge and tools for the analysis of place, which allows identifying and understanding environmental, social and economic resources and flows in the site and its surroundings, seeking synergic architectural solutions that adapt to them and take advantage of them appropriately. The reading of the place is the basis for creating appropriate and lasting solutions.

The doctoral program in Sustainable Materials Science provides students with the research and analytical tools necessary to develop an interdisciplinary approach to the fundamentals of physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics. It also provides the theoretical and experimental knowledge and skills necessary to identify, analyze and solve problems in sustainable materials science and engineering.

The doctoral program in Sustainable Management of Natural Resources offers students the research and analysis tools necessary to identify the economic, social and ecological needs of a given area or region, allowing them to develop alternatives for the use of natural resources with a sustainable approach, with the participation of society.
The graduate of this program will be able to elaborate and administer Natural Protected Areas Management Programs and apply tools and instruments that facilitate the elaboration of natural resource management programs.

The doctoral program in Sustainable Tourism offers students the research and analytical tools necessary to train high quality human resources, capable of identifying and integrating the social, economic, and environmental factors involved in a topic of study that will allow them to design and execute proposals to substantially contribute to the sustainable development of the topic of study.

The doctoral program in Synthetic Biology offers students the research and analysis tools necessary for them to work as university professors or as researchers in industry or government entities. It also aims to train competent human resources in the field of Synthetic Biology, capable of generating original scientific knowledge and its innovative application in the health-disease process, in an ethical and professional manner.

The Systems Engineering Master program prepares students to work in fundamentals techniques of modelling and control systems. It also gives you lots of options to specialize within the engineering field. Our program does not require every student to study the same subjects and use the same books and other learning materials as every other student.
If you are a purpose-driven individual who wants to elevate their life and make a solid contribution to the world, then this program is for you.

The doctoral program in Technical Writing provides students with the research and analytical tools necessary to perform professionally in the field of computer-based communication.
Graduates of this program will master the fundamentals of visual, verbal, and online communication, as well as the technical skills necessary to design, communicate, and evaluate complex communication systems and manage the interdisciplinary teams needed to develop them.

The Doctorate in Telecommunications program provides students with research-oriented background and professional specialization in their area of study. The program prepares students for careers in several fields such as industry, business, government, health care, education, and the nonprofit sector in positions such as network engineers or analysts, network administrators or managers, consultants, systems engineers, research and development engineers.

The doctoral program in Theater provides students with the research and analytical tools necessary to go into directing or acting, but beyond that they will be able to leverage acting experience to work in hundreds of different positions, ranging from a dialect coach to coaching politicians in public speaking and performance.
Graduates of this program will be able to generate contributions in fields such as design, lighting, dramaturgy, directing, producing, acting, teaching and other professional positions related to the performing arts.

The Doctorate of Theology (BA) program objective is to help students who are planning to invest their lives in church or mission vocations to achieve the desired level of knowledge through biblical and theological studies. This program will provides you understanding of faith, dynamis of world religion, the Bible, the New Testament, the history of Christianity and many more related topics of knowledge.
Our online program does not require all students to take the same subjects/courses, use the same books, or learning materials. Instead, the online Doctorate of Theology (BA) curriculum is designed individually by the student and academic advisor.

The doctoral program in Tourism Planning and Development provides students with the research and analytical tools necessary to gain an understanding of the basic nature and driving forces behind the tourism industry, focusing on tourism planning, marketing or management.
The Doctorate in Tourism Planning and Development program is offered online through distance education.

The doctoral program in Travel and Tourism provides students with the research and analytical tools necessary for the production of regional statistical routes, graphs or databases that are indispensable for promoting a nation's tourism.
This doctoral program is offered online through distance learning. After assessing both academic record and life experience, AIU staff, in collaboration with faculty and academic advisors, will assist students in establishing a custom-made, individually designed program.

The doctoral program in Unmanned Aerial Systems Engineering (UAV and drone technology) provides students with the research and analytical tools necessary to understand unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Graduates of the program will understand important concepts about unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) in relation to engineering, programming, UAS operation, standards and regulations, as well as to develop critical thinking skills.

The Doctoral Program in Urban Planning helps students develop a professional career in researching theories and practices to improve urban planning strategies.
This doctoral program is designed with special emphasis on knowledge of planning philosophy, analytical methods, problem formulation and solving, local law and government, and the aesthetic, cultural, social, economic, ecological, and physical characteristics of human settlements. The Doctoral Program in Urban Planning helps students develop a professional career in researching theories and practices to improve urban planning strategies.

The doctoral program in Virtual Archival Science provides students with the research and analysis tools necessary to understand and improve document management planning, the application of information technologies, the administration of the archival entity and its human resources, and national, provincial and regional archival planning.
Graduates of this program will have the necessary research training to contribute to scientific projects, within an adequate disciplinary methodological framework.

The doctoral program in Visual and Performing Arts provides students with the research and analytical tools necessary to become working artists, creating an environment that fosters creativity and intellectual curiosity, while preparing them to contribute to society as artists, citizens and innovators.
Our program does not require all students to study the same subjects and use the same books and other learning materials as other students. If you are a purpose-driven individual who wants to elevate your life and make a solid contribution to the world, then this program is for you.

The doctoral program in Web Design provides students with the research and analytical tools necessary to generate contributions to their field by combining design theory, web design, imaging, and advanced web technology.
Graduates of this doctoral program will have the ability to conceptualize, layout and code content for the Internet. The intent is that this content will be read and displayed by web browsers after uploading to one or more web servers.