About California Intercontinental University
Welcome to CIU
California Intercontinental University is an accredited university offering business degrees designed for working professionals worldwide. Whether you pursue an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate, every program is delivered 100% online with the rigor and relevance you expect from a university. Our curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, practical application, and research in emerging business fields, helping you solve real-world challenges from day one.
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Our History
California Intercontinental University was founded with a clear mission: to empower entrepreneurs and professionals through education. By 2005, the university earned state approval to grant undergraduate and graduate degrees. In 2009, CIU achieved institutional accreditation from the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). In October 2023, CIU relocated its headquarters to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, receiving state certification to continue providing postsecondary education. In 2024, CIU was awarded programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) and became a proud institutional participant of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).
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.
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