International American University (IAU) is a private
for-profit institution located on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles. Founded in
2005 as the Management Institute of America, it adopted its current name in
2006. While it aims to provide quality education with a commitment to Christian
beliefs, it embraces students of all faiths and no faiths. International
American University primarily offers business-related programmes, including
various MBAs, certificate, diploma, and doctoral qualifications. It also offers
English as a second language and pathway courses for students needing to
improve their English skills.
The university has satellite campuses in San Diego and
Irvine and delivers courses through blended classroom-hybrid models or entirely
online. It places a strong focus on practical education and offers students the
opportunity to submit portfolios of prior learning for degree credit.