School Details
California Intercontinental University is an entirely online school focused on providing distance learning opportunities for working professionals. Programs equip you with the confidence, qualifications, and competence you need to succeed in the global marketplace.
CIU online degree offerings include associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees in business. Each combines theory with practical approaches to solving real-world problems in the workplace.
Why choose CIU for your degree?
- Personal support to achieve educational and career goals
- Writing Center, Math Lab, virtual workshops, and online library resources
- E-books for all courses
- Flexible formats for unique learning styles and schedules
Accreditation & Licensing
California Intercontinental University is accredited by:
Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
The online AA in General Studies degree program from California Intercontinental University is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to achieve professional goals, increase marketability, and enter a bachelor's degree program. The well rounded curriculum includes courses in subjects such as:
- English
- Social Sciences
- History
- Mathematics
- Government
- Business
- Computing
- Economics
Business
California InterContinental University offers the online Associate of Arts in Business Administration. This program provides the foundation and skills necessary for entry into the various fields of business. This degree will enable students to demonstrate a sound understanding of business concepts, design effective and sustainable business, and strategic plans with an understanding of social, ethical, and legal issues in business management.
California InterContinental University offers the online Bachelor of Business Administration. The program online is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills to apply business principles and management practices. The program covers current business practices in modern business organizations with knowledge of current practice. Students can concentrate in one of the following:
- Healthcare Administration
- Internet Marketing and Entrepreneurship
California InterContinental University offers the online Bachelor of Business Administration. The program online is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills to apply business principles and management practices. The program covers current business practices in modern business organizations with knowledge of current practice.
This Internet Marketing & Entrepreneurship concentration covers current business practices in modern business organizations with knowledge of current practice.
The Bachelor of Engineering Information Technology in Project Management program is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills to apply business principles and management practices with specialization in project management. Students pursuing this specialization will learn about information technology, knowledge management, information security, and project management.
California InterContinental University offers the online Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems. This program is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills to apply business principles and management practices with specialization in management information systems. Students will demonstrate management skills necessary for technological organizations.
The following topics will be explored:
- designs and enterprise development and applications
- management skills for technological organizations
- management decision making
The Doctorate of Business Administration program online prepares graduates for advancement in their current employment or new business career opportunities. While learning the most advanced decision-making skills and techniques, doctorate candidates also develop and hone research and writing skills required for high- level responsibility in academic and business environments. The program encourages executives, college or university professors, and consultants to use their professional backgrounds to explore, design, and manage large systems in the complex organizations of increasingly multifaceted and multi-sectored economy.
The Doctorate of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship and Business Management program is designed to help students perform applied research and transforms mature learners into leaders. While focusing on advanced decision-making skills and techniques, doctorate candidates also hone the research and writing skills that are required for the high-level of responsibility in academic and business environments. It enables students to improve their analytical ability, strategic thinking, process implementation, beyond industry applications.
The program prepares students for careers in the fields of business management, venture analysis, business relations management, business development consulting, business broker/owner, and business banker. Students pursuing this specialization will focus on new venture creation, international entrepreneurship, strategic and business entrepreneurship and economic principles of entrepreneurship. Individuals with inclination and aspiration for leadership and new business ventures and are ready for a business management and consulting career will receive more credibility and recognition from the market place.
The Doctorate of Business Administration in Global Business and Leadership program is designed to help students perform applied research and transform mature learners into leaders. While focusing on advanced decision-making skills and techniques, doctorate candidates also hone the research and writing skills that are required for the high-level of responsibility in academic and business environments. It enables students to improve their analytical ability, strategic thinking, process implementation, beyond industry applications.
The program prepares students for careers in the fields of business management, venture analysis, business relations management, business development consulting, business broker/owner, and business banker. Students pursuing this specialization will focus on new venture creation, international entrepreneurship, strategic and business entrepreneurship and economic principles of entrepreneurship. Individuals with inclination and aspiration for leadership and new business ventures and are ready for a business management and consulting career will receive more credibility and recognition from the market place.
If you want a high-level degree that shows employers you have what it takes to lead their organization to success, consider the online Doctorate of Business Administration in Healthcare Management and Leadership. This program is specifically designed for adult professionals who want to advance their careers to the next level.
The program incorporates applied research, writing, and decision-making skills. Students are encouraged to utilize strategic thinking and analytical abilities to consider solutions to industry issues. Classes cover topics in healthcare leadership strategies, marketing for healthcare professionals, health and the economy, and healthcare management systems.
Graduates can pursue positions such as:
- Hospital CEO
- Pharmaceutical product manager
- Medical practice manager
- Healthcare data analyst
- Healthcare consultant
The Doctorate of Business Administration in Information Systems and Enterprise Resource Management program is designed to help students perform applied research and transforms mature learners into leaders. While focusing on advanced decision-making skills and techniques, doctorate candidates hone the research and writing skills that are required for the high-level of responsibility in academic and business environments. The program enables students to improve their analytical ability, strategic thinking, process implementation, beyond industry applications.
The program prepares students for careers in high level management and consulting in Information Systems planning, development and support. Students pursuing this specialization will focus on information technology, knowledge management, information security, and information systems impact at all levels of an organization. This specialization prepares students to be decision makers, planners, and evaluators of information systems options, platforms, and performance. Individuals with experience in computers and information systems and who are looking for a career in business management and consulting will receive more credibility and recognition from the market place.
Realizing that business today is technologically driven, California Intercontinental University offers their online MBA for those who seek an executive position in any face of business and technology. In this graduate degree, you will apply leadership theory to practice. Core coursework includes:
- Entrepreneurial finance
- Strategic management
- Competitive globalization
If you are a number-cruncher who happens to be a people-person, consider this online MBA from California Intercontinental University. The Banking and Finance specialization combines management and human relations for professionals who want to enhance their career and earning potential in areas such as:
- Commercial banking
- Financial district and banking management
- Financial consulting
- Money management
CIU’s online MBA in Banking and Finance also covers global perspectives with a look at international financial management and globalization.
Business today is driven by technology. So why not consider honing your management and leadership skills with an online MBA in Information Systems and Knowledge Management? You will better-informed to make strategic business decisions when you can rely upon data and systems information to support your rationale. CIU’s MBA is ideal if you are considering a career in:
- Systems analysis
- Server administration
- Configuration management
- Control systems management
To sell a product successfully within the US, you have to be familiar with federal regulations. But how do you successfully plan to introduce a product to the global market? An online MBA in International Management and Marketing from California Intercontinental University can provide you with the insight to successfully run a global marketing campaign. Coursework in this graduate degree includes:
- Global business management
- Competitive globalization
- International financial management
- Global marketing policy
- Supply chain management
A company is only as strong as its human capital. Garner your corporate strength and success with an online MBA in Organizational Development and Human Resource Management. California Intercontinental University offers this advanced degree to professionals who are ready for management positions in personnel training, business development, and human resources, among others. Courses include:
- Training and human capital development
- Leadership development in organizations
- International organizational behavior
In addition, you will read and analyze case histories to apply to current trends in human resources.
Companies value management that can lead a team to complete a company project on-time and within its original framework. If you would like to advance your career as a valuable project manager within your organization by earning your online MBA, consider the Project and Quality Management specialization offered by California Intercontinental University. This program covers aspects of project management from conception to completion, with a focus on:
- IT project management
- Human factors
- Team management dynamics
- Quality management
- Design for Six Sigma
Computer Science & IT
The online Associate of Arts in Information Technology provides the foundation needed for entry into the information technology field. Students will focus on on organizational principles, quality assurance and leadership in information technology positions.
Engineering
Advance your knowledge and career with this online computer engineering degree. Learn to apply business principles and management practices with a specialization in networking and security systems. This online information security degree teaches students about data and network systems, business concepts, computer systems architecture, and network infrastructure and services. Prepare to function effectively as a member of a technical team.
Courses cover such topics as:
- Information technology
- Knowledge management
- Information security
- Information systems
With this online computer engineering degree students enjoy a great deal of flexibility. Study wherever it is convenient and continue your career as you earn your degree.
Healthcare
California InterContinental University offers the online Bachelor of Business Administration. The program online is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills to apply business principles and management practices. The program covers current business practices in modern business organizations with knowledge of current practice.
This Healthcare Administration concentration offers the most up-to-date information and techniques for understanding the fundamentals of healthcare systems and medical institutions. Students will learn the principles of statistical analysis in health policy and administration, how to interpret study results. Coursework will also explore the basics of medical assisting, record-keeping and billing in a clinical setting, along with IT as it relates to the healthcare profession.
The online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership provides advanced competencies to professionals looking to further their education and their career opportunities. Graduates of this program will be prepared to take on leadership roles in a variety of healthcare settings and organizations.
Students will learn how to develop effective and practical solutions to various organizational challenges. Courses examine ways in which data can be used to improve healthcare outcomes and employee retention. Studies take into account the role of global competition and cultural perspectives in healthcare.
The curriculum of this online healthcare administration program includes:
- Leadership in Healthcare
- Healthcare Human Resources Management
- Healthcare Economics
- Ethics of Healthcare
An online MBA in Healthcare Management and Leadership is the perfect tool to advance your career if you are currently working in healthcare. Whether you work in managed healthcare, regulatory agencies, patient care, or patient services, you will benefit from this graduate degree offered by California Intercontinental University. Your coursework may include:
- Healthcare economics
- Healthcare information systems
- Leadership in healthcare
- Healthcare human resource management