Future Students
CiAM's unique personality rests on the bedrock values of academic excellence, integrity, and the fulfillment of duty to our society.
Academics & Faculty
As an innovative and revolutionary non-profit educational institution, CiAM offers only PhD faculty and an advanced hands-on approach to business courses that rival any other university in the US.
Program Offerings
Choose from a selection of MBA concentrations focused on engaging with real businesses in class, putting theory into practice, and delivering you practical business skills you can take anywhere.
International Students
International Students can find detailed Admissions, Application, and F-1 Visa instructions by visiting this page.
Campus Announcements:
Campus Updates:
February 20, 2020
CiAM Successful Writing Process Workshop Series
This writing workshop will be presented by CiAM’s writing advisor Jeff Cravello, covering such topics as brainstorming, outlining, identifying sources, drafting, getting feedback, revising, editing, and proofreading. We hope to see you there!
February 12, 2020
New Scholarship Available: Tech Live Connect Scholarship
The Tech Live Connect Scholarship was created to support students in making the initiative to further their education beyond high school. LEARN MORE.
Blog Posts:
December 17, 2019
Management as a Liberal Art (MLA) is not just for Business Management
If you’ve read my articles on MLA concerning Peter Drucker’s insights and theories, the practical courses at McGill University in Canada developed and taught by Henry Mintzberg, the work promoting and introducing the MLA...READ MORE.
November 15, 2019
MLA’s Procedure and its Future
If you agree with Peter Drucker, Professor Henry Mintzberg, and a growing number of academics and practitioners, management is a liberal art, and managerial decision making should not be made solely, or even primarily by crunching and analyzing numbers to spit out solutions.
October 15, 2019
Peter Drucker’s Fourth Essential of Management Practiced as a Liberal Art
It is little known, but Peter Drucker, “the father of modern management,” wrote in his book The New Realities that management was a liberal art and listed four essentials required for practicing management without using quantitative methods as the single approach.
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MBA Program at a Glance:
For Prospective Students:
Build Your EXPERIENCE by Working with Real Businesses
The CiAM Student Consulting model is a unique part of our school not found in any other university. Every unique consulting project provides unbeatable experiences, helping you create a compelling portfolio that distinguishes you from your peers. To date, CiAM students have done over 100 consulting reports for local and international businesses.
Bridging the Gap Between Education & Application
Traditional graduates often feel disconnected after completing their MBA program. They get stuck because:
Lack of Application
They didn’t get to apply any theory learned in the classroom.
Useless Memorization
They spent all their time simply memorizing facts and not using any of it.
Pointless Tests
They studied endlessly for exams that have no real-world application.
Student Loan Debt
They’re burdened with tens of thousands of dollars in debt with no results…
CiAM is different.
We help students mend the disconnect between the classroom and their careers by providing a simple framework that allows them to work with local businesses, create value and obtain new skills. Experiential learning has helped hundreds of students move from doubting themselves to thriving leaders.
WHO WE ARE
CiAM is a premier experiential learning university specializing in one single, revolutionary MBA program, designed to provide you with "battle ready" business skills for today's ever-changing business world. Whether you want to be an entrepreneur, enhance value to your existing employer, or transition to a new career, the California Institute of Advanced Management's MBA program will help get you where you want to go. OUR MISSION...
How to Get Started
Step One:
Speak to an Admissions Counselor
Step Two:
Learn about Enrollment & Financing
Step Three:
Launch Your Education
CiAM is Now Accredited by
WASC SENIOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY COMMISSION
CiAM has received a 6-year accreditation, the maximum amount allowed, from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). In addition, CiAM is approved by BPPE, and is recognized by CHEA. LEARN MORE.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS HAVE TO SAY
Our story is told through our people—a community of amazing students, passionate faculty, and accomplished alumni who continue to build the CiAM family.
Srini Santhanam
"Other universities are not doing what CIAM is doing: real-world consulting, including experiential learning and thinking on your feet. That is what makes this program unique."
Erika Tan
"CIAM provided me with professional business experience that is absolutely invaluable to me as a working professional now...I am forever grateful to CIAM for the practical knowledge and skills that I walked away with."
Edward Martinez
"The university’s unique teaching structure has contributed to the enhancement of my leadership and communication skills through every consulting engagement and exposure to the 'real-world experience."
Miranda Lam
"CIAM’s rigorous, dynamic courses challenged me to perform in many areas, from public speaking to conducting and producing professional business consulting reports. I am very grateful for the education I have received at CIAM."
Why Choose CiAM?
Our mission is to take people who want to change the world and turn them into leaders equipped with the knowledge and experience to do so.
No GMAT/GRE Requirement
No Tests or Exams
No Extra Cost for Textbooks
Enhanced Online Learning Technology
Scholarships and Fellowships Available
CPT & OPT Programs Available
Only Dedicated, Expert PhD Faculty
Small, Intimate Class Sizes (20:1 faculty ratio)
1-Year & 2-Year Program Options
