California Institute of Advanced Management

CIAM Day 1 CPT Quick Guide

University Overview

CIAM, founded in 2011 by Dr. William A. Cohen (President Emeritus) and Ms. Jennie Ta (President), has thrived with the generous support of philanthropist Mr. Minglo Shao, the institution's principal benefactor. Mr. Shao, a significant contributor to educational initiatives, is also the founder of the Peter F. Drucker Academy in China and Hong Kong, a social enterprise committed to preserving Drucker’s management legacy.

The university maintains a student-teacher ratio of 1:12 and, as of January 2020, boasts a graduation rate of 84.6%.

Location

Accreditation

• The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
• The Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
• The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
• The U.S. Department of Education (USDOE)
• The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
• The WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
• The Distance Education Accreditation Commission (DEAC)
• The National Education Related Accreditation (NERA)

Day 1 CPT Policies 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.

For I-20 transfer students, CIAM offers capstone courses for students to potentially work with a real employer. You can utilize your 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 MBA Programs at CIAM

The California Institute of Advanced Management (CIAM) offers innovative Day 1 CPT programs, including MBA, MBA in Business Analytics and MBA in Project Management, which allow international students to gain valuable work experience from the start of their studies. The Day 1 CPT MBA programs equip future leaders with the skills and values needed to tackle complex challenges and build a just society. With CIAM's values-based material and hands-on learning, students receive the support and resources they need to succeed in their careers from day one.

Course Review System: Commitments & Professors

If you are still feeling confused about which programs you should go and what the course loadings are like, dive into our latest Course Review system, where students recount their class experiences at CIAM's Day 1 CPT programs! This free resource empowers you to enroll in classes, select a concentration, or pick a professor with confidence.

Tuition & Scholarships

MBA Tuition

The total cost of the entire MBA program is $26,652, or $13,000 per academic year. Tuition includes textbook fees and CPT fees. (The first two CPT credits are free of charge, and the remaining CPT credits are $500 per credit). The deadline for tuition payment is 5 working days before the start of term. Failure to pay tuition on time will incur a late fee of $50.

Graduate credit hours are billed at $667/credit hour

• Total Semester Estimate: $4,442
• Total Annual Estimate: $13,000 (3 semesters)
• Total Program Estimate: $26,652 (6 semesters)

Other Fees

• Application Fee (Non-Refundable) - $75 (We will waive it if you apply through us)
• 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

Scholarships

• CIAM offers scholarships for international students with the amount of $500 - $3,000. Please contact our experts to learn more.

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 )
• 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 (if the school requests)
• 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