CIAM

Program Details

Founding Year

2011

Location

Alhambra, CA

Degree with Cip Code

* Indicates STEM major/concentration available

MBA in Executive Management

Tuition and Payment Plan

Master Program: $26,652

Scholarships

Yes, scholarship opportunities are provided.

Program Duration

MBA Program:
2-year (6-semester)
Total 36 credits and 1 credit internship, 6 credits per semester (14-week of lecture followed by 3-week of break) which includes two 3 credit courses.

Vacation Policy

* Indicates that CPT is NOT available during the break semester

A mandatory 3-week break after completing each 14-week lecture period

On Campus Requirements

Please note that the time zone is local time

For students enrolling in Term 1:
Two weekends per semester Saturday from 9am to 5pm,
OR Sunday from 9am to 5pm
For students enrolling in Term 2:
One weekend per semester Saturday from 9am to 5pm,
AND Sunday from 9am to 2pm

Program Start Dates

MBA
Fall-1 – August 31, 2024
Fall-2 – October 12, 2024
Spring-1 – January 11, 2025
Spring-2 – March 1, 2025
Summer-1 – May 3, 2025
Summer-2 – June 14, 2025
Fall-1 – August 30, 2025
Fall-2 – October 11, 2025

State Authorizations for Distance Education

* represents that if students in the unauthroized states can NOT apply to the school, they can be advised to change their address to another state, and then change it back after enrollment

All U.S. states are authorized

Application Requirements

GPA Requirement

2.5+

Application Required Documents

* Indicates the requirement can be waived if the student has a degree from an English-speaking country

Highest U.S. degree official and unofficial transcript
Highest U.S. degree Diploma
Current Professional Resume
Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
Bank Statement $30,618 USD
Affidavit of Financial Support
I-20 Application
Current I-20
I-94 Form
English Proficiency*: (TOEFL iBT:79, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 58, Duolingo: 105)
*Waivable if obtained a US degree

Internal Transcript Evaluation

Credit Transfer

Financial Proof

$39,911

CPT Policy

CPT Policy and Start Date

* Indicates that CPT is mandatory for program enrollment as F-1 students

Students who have not completed one academic year:
May be eligible for CPT starting in the 3rd actively enrolled term
Students who have been on an F-1 visa with valid SEVIS status for at least 1 year:
May be eligible to participate in CPT in their first term of study, the CPT start date aligns with the program start date

CPT Course, Fee and Graduation Requirment

Additional course required if CPT is needed
INT 501 (Pass/Incomplete grading system)
INT 599 (Will be a 1-unit course with letter grades)

CPT Cost:
The first lNT 501 and the first INT 599 fees are included in the tuition
Addition INT 599 will be considered as electives for $500 per course

Graduation Requirment:
Students are required to complete INT501 & INT599 to graduate

CPT Application Renewal

Every Semester

Required CPT Documents

Students must register for INT501 or INT599 during course registration (you will be placed on the waitlist for the class) and send the following documents to dso@ciam.edu and registrar@ciam.edu
The Internship Application Form Employment Letter:
The Employment Offer Letter must be on original company letterhead that is signed by the student’s supervisor.
It must include the following:
Name and address of employer Job Title and detailed job description Specific employment start date and end date Full-time or Part-time and the number of hours per week Supervisor’s name, title, and contact information