Admission to CIAM requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and at least one year of professional experience.
The California Institute of Advanced Management is committed to providing an equitable and accessible experience for all applicants. We value a diverse community, and therefore CIAM requirements for admission are designed to attract students with various backgrounds and experiences. Candidates for admission are evaluated holistically based on their merits and potential to succeed at CIAM. For admissions decisions, we use information from academic performance, work experience, leadership positions, extracurricular interests, and unique talents. We consider the
applicant, not just a GPA or standardized test score.
Student applications are not reviewed until their CIAM application is 100 percent completed.
Admissions Requirements:
- Application – All students who wish to apply to CIAM must complete an admissions application. The application is available on the CIAM website. The application must be complete, or it will not be reviewed for consideration.
- Passport
- Resume
- Official/Unofficial Transcripts - Official transcripts from institutions outside of the United States will only be accepted if they have been evaluated by a member in good standing of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
or another nationally recognized credentialing service
- Proof of Finances/Bank Statement - Bank statements must be dated within six (6) months of the intended start date. Please submit bank statements of an account(s) that does not have restrictions on your ability to withdraw money to pay for tuition and living expenses in the U.S. If the account is in another person's name, the student must provide a relationship document (e.g., birth certificate, household registrar, etc.). We do not consider investment or retirement accounts.
- Evidence of English Language Proficiency – Options to demonstrate English language proficiency are listed in the English Language Proficiency Requirements section
- US Government Issued ID/Passport
