About IAU
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In the year 2000, a group of professionals established a consulting firm focused on business development. Their specialty lay in training leaders through innovative team-building exercises and activity-based consulting. By pushing individuals beyond their comfort zones, they enabled significant performance improvements. Eventually, they leveraged their extensive business management knowledge to make a successful transition into the education sector.
History
MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA, INC. was incorporated in the State of California in 2005 and MIA sought CA State approval as a formalized institution of higher learning in 2006, focusing on what it knew best – business. In late 2006, MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA, INC. legally changed its name to INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, INC., with its emphasis on international business education. IAU’s offerings include an Associate, a Bachelor, two Masters, and a professional Doctorate degree program. By focusing on business education, IAU can ensure a concentrated faculty body, specialized curriculum, and rich student- faculty interaction.
IAU’s faculty consists of seasoned business professionals who have significantly contributed to transforming organizations from “good to great.” The school’s curriculum was meticulously crafted by harnessing contemporary business practices and structuring them to fit a classroom environment. The real challenge lay in adapting the curriculum to a flexible format, enabling teaching across various times and locations to accommodate adult learners. As a student, you can be confident that the education and training you receive will be directly applicable in the professional world, enriched by the extensive expertise of industry professionals.
Mission &
Values
The mission of International American University (IAU) is to cultivate a positive learning and social environment where students, faculty, staff, and alumni collaborate to build a cohesive campus community. IAU aims to prepare students for professional success while promoting ethical business practices rooted in Christian principles.
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Institutional Objectives
To achieve its stated Mission Statement, IAU:
IAU provides a challenging and academically rigorous curriculum designed to help students achieve their educational and professional objectives.
IAU employs a dedicated leadership team, highly qualified faculty, and a supportive administrative staff to provide essential student services, ensuring every student’s success.
IAU offers comprehensive career development through a range of services, including professional development workshops, internships, and on-campus employment opportunities.
IAU continually evaluates and enhances its programs to ensure the university’s overall effectiveness and uphold high standards of education.
IAU fosters a student-centered Christian community where every individual is valued, and diversity is wholeheartedly embraced.