California InterContinental University
California Intercontinental University (CIU) is a private for-profit online university based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It was established in 1996 and offers 21 degree programs in a wide range of disciplines, enrolling over 850 undergraduate and graduate students.
Academics
CIU offers students Associate, Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral online programs in Business Administration, Engineering Information Technology, Science, and Arts. The university offers degree programs that enable learners to complete a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 18 to 36 months and a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) in 30 to 60 months. Bachelor's students are able to complete their degree in 4 to 5 years. However, there is an option to accelerate each program by taking more than one course per term.
Accreditation and approval
CIU was first approved to operate as a degree-granting university in 2003 in California by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). It became accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education Accrediting Commission in January 2009.[1] Additionally, CIU was granted programmatic accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) in 2024.[2]
See also
- List of colleges and universities in California
- List of for-profit universities and colleges
- List of American online colleges
References
- ^ "Report from the Accrediting Commission" (PDF). Distance Education and Training Council. February 13, 2014. p. 4. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ^ "California Intercontinental University". Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. June 13, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
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External links
- Official website
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