International Business College is a
for-profit college
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located in
Fort Wayne, Indiana
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. The institution was founded in 1889 and is now located in the Village at Coventry. IBC awards diplomas and
associate degrees
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The f ...
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Student body, admissions, and outcomes
According to
Peterson's
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and recent institutional publications, International Business College has an undergraduate population of 438. Of 747 applicants, 556 were admitted. According to College Navigator,
for the most recent year, the graduation/retention rate was 73%.
Academics
International Business College provides career-focused courses to
high school
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graduates. Some programs are offered in both daytime or evening classes. IBC groups its twelve major areas of study into three main categories: Business, Technology, and
Health Care.
Accreditation
*International Business College is accredited by the
Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) is a non-profit education corporation that was recognized until 2021 by the United States Department of Education as an independent and autonomous national accrediting body.
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to award diplomas, associate degrees, and bachelor's degrees.
*The Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, (or CAAHEP), is an accreditation agency for postsecondary education programs in 30 health science fields.
Programmatic accreditation is granted after an education program is reviewed ...
(CAAHEP)
*The Veterinary Technician program is accredited by the
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA).
References
External links
Official website
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