Application for Admissions

Are you looking for a career with purpose and meaning? An education at California Institute of Advanced Management introduces you to a dynamic community of changemakers and industry pioneers in every sector who are working together towards a common goal: a better future for all.

Apply to CIAM (Online Application)

This application allows you to apply to degree programs offered by CIAM. The fee for this application has been waived for all applicants. 

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CIAM is Proud to Support the U.S. Military

CIAM is an approved institution for veterans to utilize their educational benefits. As a veteran you are entitled to certain benefits under the various Veterans Administration programs.


This application allows current or former members of the US military to apply to degree programs offered by CIAM. The fee for this application has been waived for all applicants.

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CIAM's Application Process

In our admissions process, we give careful, individual attention to each applicant. We seek to identify students who show perseverance and growth and those who will enrich one another, their professors, and the culture at CIAM.  We seek individuals who will inspire those around them during their CIAM years and beyond. 

Selection is based on a holistic review, both academic and personal information, that is presented in the application.  Holistic review refers to the process of evaluating applications where no one piece of information is weighted more heavily over another, but emphasis is placed on academic preparedness, perseverance and potential contribution to the campus and beyond. This is why it is so important to address each section of the application thoughtfully and thoroughly. 

The goal of our selection process is to identify applicants who are most likely to contribute to the intellectual, cultural, and entrepreneurial community, and the world at large. 

The following areas are considered in the review of the personal statement and the application: 

Growth And Potential 

  • Professional and personal accomplishments 
  • Initiative, motivation and inspiration 
  • Goals and interests 
  • Expected goals and contributions for the next 5, 10, or 25 years 
  • Self-development goals 
  • Intentions for a graduate education 

Interests And Activities 

  • Intellectual, professional and personal passions and interests 
  • Learned experiences from successes and failures 
  • Commitment to leadership 


Character And Personality 

  • Choices in life and their reasons 
  • Openness to new ideas and people 
  • Appearance and poise 
  • Communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Grace under pressure 
  • Aspiration to contribute to CIAM community