For I-20 transfer students, CIAM offers CPT internships from the first day of school, ensuring a seamless transition available 365 days a year. The total program tuition is set at an affordable $24,000, including textbooks, and students can take advantage of flexible payment options, paying semester-by-semester at an average of $1,000 per month. International students with a GPA above 3.8 may qualify for an exclusive $3,000 Academic Scholarship.

CIAM has forged partnerships with well-known companies such as Universal Studios and Coca-Cola, allowing students to engage in consulting programs with these esteemed firms. The school emphasizes a less stressful academic environment, with no exams or tests, focusing instead on practical knowledge and real-world experience.

Day 1 CPT at CIAM

CIAM authorizes Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for international students enrolled in an Experiential Internship Course (INT501 or INT599). CPT employment is defined as “alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum that is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school.” To qualify, the work experience must be related to the student’s degree. Students can take a maximum of one INT course per term. These courses are zero-unit courses and do not count toward the Full-Time Student requirement. CPT authorizations are not automatically renewed each term and students must apply or re-apply every term.

Tuition

MBA Tuition

Graduate credit hours are billed at $667/credit hour

• Total Semester Estimate: $4,000

• Total Annual Estimate: $12,000 (3 semesters)

• Total Program Estimate: $24,000 (6 semesters)

Other Fees

• Application Fee (Non-Refundable) - $75

• STRF Fee (Non-Refundable) - $60

• Estimated Total Textbook Cost - No Additional Cost

• Estimated Parking Fee - No Additional Cost

• INT/CPT Registration Fee - $50 for each term

• Total Estimated Program Associated Fees - $235

Academic Calendar 2024 - 2025

Initial F1 Students: 3 months before the first day of the term.

If you missed the deadline, please get in touch with us. We are the official recruitment partner of the California Institute of Management; we can help you accelerate your application.

Application

• Applicants are recommended to have a minimum of one year of work experience

• Bachelor's degree and diploma required

• Official transcripts

• Submit the online application form

• Application fee of $75 (contact us to waive )

• 300–500-word Statement of Purpose

• The personal statement must answer the following questions.

  • How will the program help you to achieve your educational goals?

  • How will the program help you to achieve your career goals?

  • How will the program's curriculum help to achieve these goals?

  • How will the program help you in your goals to contribute to the community?

  • What do you hope to gain from the MBA program?

• Resume

• Passport

• Certificate of deposit (minimum of $30,618 or equivalent in other currency, can be issued by a relative, friend or employer. Note: paystub is not a substitute for a certificate of deposit)

• Interviews

• Language Requirements

  • Minimum TOEFL score of 79 (waived for degrees completed in the United States and other English-speaking countries) with a minimum score of 23 on the reading section, 23 on the writing section, and 23 on the listening section.

  • Minimum IELTS score of 6.5

  • Minimum PTE score of 58

  • Minimum TEP score of 3.8