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California Institute of Advanced Management
The California Institute of Advanced Management (CIAM) is a nonprofit, WASC-accredited graduate school in Alhambra, California, built around a practical, project-based MBA in Executive Management with concentrations in Business Analytics and Project Management. Small classes and applied coursework let students take classroom work straight into real business problems.
Day 1 CPT institutionAlhambra, California
Scholarship terms publish once the partnership is signed
- Small cohorts with an executive-management focus
- Two onsite visits per four-month term, the rest online
- Per-credit tuition of $751 with no CPT fee in the first two semesters
Application fee
Pending verification
No figure published without a calculation basis.
Avg. annual tuition
$13,518
Basis: cost_per_credit ($751) x 18 credits per academic year
Program duration
12 to 32 months
Basis: Published program length range for the MBA in Executive Management
Avg. processing time
Pending verification
No figure published without a calculation basis.
CPT from overseas
CPT on change of status
Employment mandatory
01Overview
The California Institute of Advanced Management (CIAM) is a nonprofit, WASC-accredited graduate school in Alhambra, California, built around a practical, project-based MBA in Executive Management with concentrations in Business Analytics and Project Management. Small classes and applied coursework let students take classroom work straight into real business problems.
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02Programs
| Program | Level | STEM | Credits | Per credit | Total cost | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration in Executive Management | Master's | - | 36 | $751 | $27,036 | None stated |
| MBA in Executive Management, Concentration in Business Analytics | Master's | - | 36 | $751 | $27,036 | None stated |
| MBA in Executive Management, Concentration in Project Management | Master's | - | 36 | $751 | $27,036 | None stated |
Per-credit and total cost are computed from credits and total cost, never entered by hand. Programs that are not currently enrolling are removed from this table rather than listed as unavailable. Tuition conditions (for example, second-master's pricing) appear in the row they apply to.
03Terms and deadlines
| Term | Start date | F-1 transfer deadline | New F-1 deadline | Late transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall I 2026 | 2026-08-29 | 2026-08-07 | 2026-06-29 | Late SEVIS transfers are accepted subject to case-by-case review. |
| Fall II 2026 | 2026-10-17 | 2026-09-25 | 2026-08-17 | Late SEVIS transfers are accepted subject to case-by-case review. |
04Tuition, fees and scholarships
Additional fees
- Additional INT599 internship course beyond the required sequence (Per term)$500
Scholarships
Scholarship amounts, fee waivers and processing times describe a commercial relationship. They publish only once the agreement with the institution is signed.
05Format and attendance
Annual travel burden: about 6 round trips a year, roughly $1,500 - $3,000 per year. Travel is often larger than the tuition gap between two schools, so we compute it rather than leaving you to.
06CPT policy
Current F-1 and OPT students may be authorized for CPT from day one. Overseas applicants and change-of-status applicants are not eligible from day one. Practical training runs through the INT501 and INT599 internship courses, and CPT approval must be in place before registering for either.
Integral CPT is only lawful when the employment is a required, credit-bearing part of your program of study, authorized on your I-20 by the DSO, and matched by continuous full-time enrollment. Twelve or more months of full-time CPT at one degree level removes OPT eligibility at that level.
07Admissions
- Highest transcript
- Resume
- Passport
- Financial proof
Where Beyond H1B can advocate for an exception (for example an English-test waiver), we describe it as advocacy. The decision belongs to the institution.
08Institution FAQs
- What CPT-integrated programs does CIAM offer?
- The MBA in Executive Management, plus concentrations in Business Analytics and Project Management. Internship courses INT501 and INT599 carry the practical training component.
- How often are onsite classes required?
- Twice per term. Terms run about four months, so the first onsite is a full weekend and the second is a single Saturday near the end of the term. Everything else is online.
- Is CPT mandatory for international students?
- CPT itself is not required of every student, but graduation requires completing INT501 in the first year and INT599 in the second. The role must relate directly to the MBA, may be paid or unpaid, part-time or full-time, and each INT course requires at least 45 work hours.
- Which positions qualify for the internship courses?
- Roles in project or people management, marketing, advertising, social media, accounting, finance, budgeting, innovation and entrepreneurship, data analysis, or other business administrative duties.
- Are scholarships available for international students?
- Yes. CIAM offers institutional scholarships in the $1,000 to $3,000 range and above. Payment plans are not available.
- When should CPT applications be submitted?
- Before registering for any INT course. Authorization is renewed each semester, and the first INT501 and first INT599 are included in tuition.
09Comparable institutions
- Westcliff UniversityCalifornia, Florida and Texas
- Sofia UniversityPalo Alto and Costa Mesa, California
- Virscend UniversityFremont, California
Last verified: 2026-08-15 · Owner: Beyond H1B editorial · Review cadence: Every academic term
Partnership status: none. Fee waivers, processing times and scholarship amounts stay empty until an agreement is signed.
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