California Intercontinental University (CIU) is a

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for-profit

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based in

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. It was established in 1996. CIU offers 21 degree programs in a wide range of disciplines, enrolling over 850 undergraduate and graduate students.

Academics

California Intercontinental University offers students Associate,

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and

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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 18–36 months and a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) in 30–60 months. Bachelor's students may complete their degree in 4–5 years. However, there is an option to accelerate each program by taking more than 1 course per term.

Accreditation and approval

California Intercontinental University was first approved to operate as a degree-granting university in 2003 in the state of California by the

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(BPPE). California Intercontinental University became

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by the Accrediting Commission of the

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in January 2009.

References

External links

Official website
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Academics

Accreditation and approval

See also

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