Welcome to California Intercontinental University!
California Intercontinental University is an accredited institution of higher learning offering Associates, Bachelor’s, Master’s (MBA), and Doctorate (DBA) degrees. All programs are 100% online distance learning programs that promote critical thinking, quality learning, and relevant research in emerging fields. Our online Associates, Bachelor’s, MBA, and DBA degree programs include the latest curriculum, which provides a practical approach to solving real-world issues to students.
Why Choose California Intercontinental University?
Our History
Built by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, California Intercontinental University (CIU) has evolved from its early years. In 2003, California Intercontinental University was incorporated in the State of California and started its initial operations. In 2005, California Intercontinental University received California State Approval to grant undergraduate and graduate degrees. In 2009, California Intercontinental University was accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The Accrediting Commission of DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency and it is also a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
The CIU Mission Statement
California Intercontinental University offers relevant, in-demand accredited online programs designed to enhance each student’s professional career. CIU is committed to equip the next generation of business professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs with the confidence, qualifications, and competence to succeed in the global business community and economy.
Associates
- Associate of Arts in Business Administration
- Associate of Arts in General Studies
- Associate of Arts in Information Technology
Bachelors
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Engineering Information Technology in Networking and Systems Security
- Bachelor of Engineering Information Technology in Project Management
- Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems
Masters
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration in Banking and Finance
- Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management and Leadership
- Master of Business Administration in Information Systems and Knowledge Management
- Master of Business Administration in International Management and Marketing
- Master of Business Administration in Organizational Development and Human Resource
- Master of Business Administration in Project Quality Management
Doctorate
- Doctorate of Business Administration
- Doctorate of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and Business Management
- Doctorate of Business Administration in Global Business and Leadership
- Doctorate of Business Administration in Healthcare Management and Leadership
- Doctorate of Business Administration in Information Systems and Enterprise Resource Management
California Intercontinental University Accreditation
Distance Education Accrediting Commission
California Intercontinental University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Council for Higher Education Accreditation
California Intercontinental University is a recognized CHEA member institution. A national advocate and institutional voice for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation, CHEA is an association of 3,000 degree-granting colleges and universities and recognizes 60 institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations.
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
California Intercontinental University is a private institution licensed to operate by the California Bureau for Private Post Secondary Education. ‘Licensed to operate’ indicates compliance with state standards as set forth in Chapter 94897 of the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009.
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
The ACBSP accreditation focuses on recognizing teaching excellence, determining student learning outcomes, and a continuous improvement model. ACBSP’s student-centered teaching and learning approach, which is measured and analyzed for quality, ensures that students gain the right skills from their educational investment. Institutions with programs accredited by ACBSP are committed to continuous improvement that ensures their business program will give students the skills employers want.