Sep 2012

The California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education (CSAAVE) has approved IAU to train eligible veterans and dependents under the GI Bill and Dependents Education Assistance programs.

Dec 2011

IAU has been granted various approvals by the State of California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).

First, the Los Angeles main campus received FULL approval for five years. The approval is valid for five years from December 15, 2011 - December 14, 2016. Five years is the maximum approval the BPPE grants.

Second, IAU is officially approved to operate the Orange County branch campus. IAU’s branch campus is located in Tustin, Orange County, CA, which is approximately 48 miles south of the Los Angeles main campus.

Thirdly, IAU received approval to offer new certificate and degree programs in accountancy. These programs are offered under the CAS Academy.

Jul 2011

IAU's "Change of Location" petition to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), School Certification Branch was approved. This application process was initiated in Fall of 2010 upon moving to Los Angeles.

Jun 2011

IAU's School of Business and Technology "teaches out" its information technology degree programs and changes its name to be the School of Management and Administration. By focusing on its business administration programs, IAU prepares to undergo preparation to seek additional approvals and recognitions. The School of Business and Technology is renamed the School of Management & Administration.

Aug 2010

IAU relocates its facilities back to Los Angeles. Students coming from different parts of the world would be able to experience the diversity that Los Angeles has to offer. Further, Los Angeles County is home to Korea-town, China-town, Little Tokyo, Little India, Little Persia, and a host of other cultures.

Mar 2009

IAU received its approval by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to accept and enroll foreign, non-immigrant F-1 students for academic degrees and English language training.

Jan 2008

IAU relocates its facilities from Los Angeles to Palmdale, CA. Further, IAU establishes CAS Academy, a department under the School of Business and Technology. By partnering with a successful Los Angeles-based accounting school, IAU attracts students with aspirations of becoming licensed California Certified Public Accountants (CPA).

Jul 2007

IAU entered into a Voluntary Agreement with the Director of the Department of Consumer Affairs. The agreement would apply retroactively to July 1, 2007. The agreement would require IAU to comply with California statutes, rules, and regulations pertaining to private postsecondary educational institutions or pertaining to non-WASC regionally accredited institutions as defined in Section 94740.5 of the Education Code, as it existed on June 30, 2007, in effect as of the close of business on June 30, 2007.

Feb 2007

IAU receives an extension by the BPPVE on its approval to operate. IAU continues to operate legally and ethically, expanding its presence in southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Sep 2006

MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, INC. legally changed its name to the INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, INC., with its emphasis on international business and informatiaon technology education.

Jul 2006

Management Institute of America (MIA) sought CA State approval in 2006. MIA received its initial license to operate by the State of California Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education (BPPVE) to grant degrees under the provisions of the California Education Code, Section 94900.

Aug 2005

MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, INC. is incorporated in the State of California as a private proprietary corporation, duly formed and organized under the laws and regulations of the Secretary of State for the State of California.